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Patsy Seddon is a Scottish harpist, violinist, and traditional singer in Scots and Gaelic.
Biography
Seddon was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. She was a member of leading folk band The Poozies from 1990 until 2012, [1] and the duo Sìleas with Mary Macmaster. [2] She is a former member of Clan Alba and has collaborated with Dougie MacLean, Dick Gaughan, Gerda Stevenson and Karine Polwart. [3] A Kodály-trained music teacher, she teaches harp and singing in Edinburgh schools. As of 2022, she is one of two Artistic Advisors for the Edinburgh International Harp Festival. [4]
Sìleas were inducted into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame during the 2013 Scots Trad Music Awards. [5] [6]
She has a BA from the University of Edinburgh.
Personal life
Seddon was married to the late Davy Steele of The Battlefield Band. [3]
References
- ^ Phares, Heather. "Biography: Poozies". Allmusic. Retrieved 18 June 2010.
- ^ Harris, Craig. "Biography: Sìleas". Allmusic. Retrieved 18 June 2010.
- ^ a b "Sileas – Patsy Seddon and Mary Macmaster". Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame. Hands Up for Trad. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
- ^ "Festival Team". Edinburgh International Harp Festival. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ "Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame: Performers". Hands Up for Trad. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
- ^ "Patsy Seddon – Edinburgh International Harp Festival". Harpfestival.co.uk. 9 January 2014. Archived from the original on 14 May 2014. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
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Patsy Seddon is a Scottish harpist, violinist, and traditional singer in Scots and Gaelic.
Biography
Seddon was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. She was a member of leading folk band The Poozies from 1990 until 2012, [1] and the duo Sìleas with Mary Macmaster. [2] She is a former member of Clan Alba and has collaborated with Dougie MacLean, Dick Gaughan, Gerda Stevenson and Karine Polwart. [3] A Kodály-trained music teacher, she teaches harp and singing in Edinburgh schools. As of 2022, she is one of two Artistic Advisors for the Edinburgh International Harp Festival. [4]
Sìleas were inducted into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame during the 2013 Scots Trad Music Awards. [5] [6]
She has a BA from the University of Edinburgh.
Personal life
Seddon was married to the late Davy Steele of The Battlefield Band. [3]
References
- ^ Phares, Heather. "Biography: Poozies". Allmusic. Retrieved 18 June 2010.
- ^ Harris, Craig. "Biography: Sìleas". Allmusic. Retrieved 18 June 2010.
- ^ a b "Sileas – Patsy Seddon and Mary Macmaster". Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame. Hands Up for Trad. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
- ^ "Festival Team". Edinburgh International Harp Festival. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ "Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame: Performers". Hands Up for Trad. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
- ^ "Patsy Seddon – Edinburgh International Harp Festival". Harpfestival.co.uk. 9 January 2014. Archived from the original on 14 May 2014. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
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