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Peggy Seeger is totally unique. Sister of Pete Seeger and wife of the late Ewan MacColl, she has carved a special niche for herself in the UK and USA. She is the 'face' of 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face', the song that Ewan MacColl wrote for her in 1957 which went on to be one of the greatest love songs of all time. Trained in both classical and folk music, Peggy has 70 years of performing and songwriting & is a multi-instrumentalist (piano, guitar, 5-string banjo, autoharp, English concertina and Appalachian dulcimer). Best known songs include Gonna Be an Engineer, The Ballad of Springhill, often regarded as a traditional song, and more recently How I Long for Peace & The Invisible Woman.
Approaching 90, she regards herself as "seasoned and in my prime" and is still writing and touring. Her new (and final) album 'Teleology' is out in May 2025, and she is performing her final ever tour in May & June. 'Teleology' is her 25th solo recording and she has participated in well over 100 recordings with other artists, especially Ewan MacColl. Born in Washington DC, she made her home in England with MacColl where they raised their family. She regards England as home.
A biography, ‘Peggy Seeger: A Life of Love, Music and Politics’ by Jean R. Freedman was published in 2017 (University of Illinois Press). Peggy’s own memoir, ‘First Time Ever’ (Faber & Faber) was included on several 'Best of ' lists. More information at http://www.peggyseeger.com.
Approaching 90, she regards herself as "seasoned and in my prime" and is still writing and touring. Her new (and final) album 'Teleology' is out in May 2025, and she is performing her final ever tour in May & June. 'Teleology' is her 25th solo recording and she has participated in well over 100 recordings with other artists, especially Ewan MacColl. Born in Washington DC, she made her home in England with MacColl where they raised their family. She regards England as home.
A biography, ‘Peggy Seeger: A Life of Love, Music and Politics’ by Jean R. Freedman was published in 2017 (University of Illinois Press). Peggy’s own memoir, ‘First Time Ever’ (Faber & Faber) was included on several 'Best of ' lists. More information at http://www.peggyseeger.com.
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