There are names that are synonymous with folk music; Guthrie
and Lomax come quickly to mind. Seeger is another such name. Its mere
mention conjures a mental laundry list of talented, politically active,
musical personalities who are woven into the fabric of American folk
music. Seeger family members have been studying — and making
— folk music history for more than seven decade....
Dirty Linen
First off, Seeger's a daunting multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar, autoharp, banjo, piano, concertina, and of course singing. However, she doesn't just play, she demonstrates a fluency surprising even for an overachiever on the banjo, and her vocals can be either bird-on-a-wire delicate or gusty, ringing with authority and surprising projection. - Mark S. Tucker