Martin John Milner is a musician and poet. For many years, he has been involved in music, drawing inspiration from the musical traditions of every continent, but sees himself in the great song-writing tradition of the last hundred years, including Bobs Marley and Dylan, Joni Mitchell, sting, Leonard cohen and of course the Beatles. He has been writing music, poems and songs for years, and prefers to let others categorise him. As well as performing as martin john milner he also leads ‘The Need’, and collaborates with many other great musicians. After a long and interesting life he channels all his experience into his music, which speaks to every age of human experience, young and old. The goals of integration and regeneration are important to mjmilner, and he also facilitates music workshops and community music projects.

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