I wasn't prepared for quite how radiant, gracious and gutsy she would appear both in person and as a performer. It was like watching a master class in folk performance to be frank: a truly positive force. - Karine Polwart
Songs of Love and Politics is a wonderful introduction to Peggy Seeger for those of you who are not familiar with her work and a delight to those love her work. - Don Jacobsen, KVMR Radio
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American Folk Songs for Christmas
American Folk Songs for Christmas
Released 01/01/1989 Mike, Peggy and Penny Seeger 2 CD or 2 Cassette set
This set is based on the famous Ruth Crawford Seeger book of the same name (Shoe String Press). Among the 53 (!) songs are "Bright Morning Stars Are Rising," "Look Away to Bethlehem," "Go Tell It on the Mountain," "Sing Hallelu," and "Breaking Up Christmas." Mike Seeger, Penny Seeger, Peggy Seeger, Sonya Cohen, Calum MacColl, Ewan MacColl, Kitty MacColl and Kim Seeger accompany their own vocals on traditional acoustic instruments. Liner notes explain the traditions behind these lesser-known Christmas songs, and the cover is decorated with wonderful woodcuts. 1998 Best Seasonal Recording: NAIRD (National Association of Independent Record Distributors) Indie
This set is based on the famous Ruth Crawford Seeger book of the same name (Shoe String Press). Among the 53 (!) songs are "Bright Morning Stars Are Rising," "Look Away to Bethlehem," "Go Tell It on the Mountain," "Sing Hallelu," and "Breaking Up Christmas." Mike Seeger, Penny Seeger, Peggy Seeger, Sonya Cohen, Calum MacColl, Ewan MacColl, Kitty MacColl and Kim Seeger accompany their own vocals on traditional acoustic instruments. Liner notes explain the traditions behind these lesser-known Christmas songs, and the cover is decorated with wonderful woodcuts. 1998 Best Seasonal Recording: NAIRD (National Association of Independent Record Distributors) Indie 