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Singer-songwriter Peggy Seeger: still in the vanguard of her musical dynasty | reviews, news & interviews Singer-songwriter Peggy Seeger: still in the vanguard of her musical dynasty Singer-songwriter Peggy Seeger: still in the vanguard of her musical dynasty A member of America's great musical clan, Peggy Seeger has been a fixture on the British folk scene for more than 60 years by Liz ThomsonMonday, 12 April 2021 'I can’t afford to be a purist because I’m not the real thing myself'Vicki Sharp Photography If American music has a royal family, it’s surely the Seeger clan. C...

Last modified on Fri 9 Apr 2021 05.15 EDT First Farewell is a wilfully playful title for Seeger’s 24th solo album. It hints towards the song her late husband Ewan MacColl famously wrote for her, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, and the way she laughs on its cover, her eyes to the sky, suggests she’s not done yet at 85. Peggy Seeger: First Farewell album cover. Photograph: Vicki Sharp It’s apparently her last album of originals, written and recorded with her family (musician sons Calum and Neill, and Neill’s partner, composer Kate St John). Her spry, lively vocals and h...

Album: Peggy Seeger - First Farewell | reviews, news & interviews Album: Peggy Seeger - First Farewell Album: Peggy Seeger - First Farewell Carrying the torch - at 85, Peggy Seeger still can't keep from singing by Liz ThomsonWednesday, 07 April 2021 At 85, Peggy Seeger has lived in Britain for most of her life, arriving in 1956 as a Radcliffe dropout at the invitation of folklorist Alan Lomax, who had plans for a British equivalent of the Weavers. That didn’t work out, but the visit brought her together with Ewan MacColl, folk singer, song collector, actor and left-wing firebra...

Also: A soft tale of the Uyghurs, farm wives in love and an inspirational teacher. The Golden Globes are awarded Sunday and let’s root for one film that I review today. It’s first on my list. You might also take note that earlier this week, Disney+ added hundreds of films that are more mature than its usual fare. That comes with the new imprint, called Star, that’s added to the service. It’ll cost you $3 a month more and there are new parental controls you can program in. And even more on the mature side, check out