Peggy Seeger is a venerable figure in the world of folk music, recognized for her poignant songwriting, musical virtuosity, and her influential role in the American and British folk revivals. Born into a musically illustrious family in 1935, she is the half-sister of folk legend Pete Seeger and the daughter of musicologist Charles Seeger and modernist composer Ruth Crawford Seeger. Peggy's music career spans over six decades, during which she has distinguished herself as a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, adept at playing the guitar, banjo, autoharp, and Appalachian dulcimer, among others.

Her contributions to the folk genre are marked by both her powerful solo performances and her collaborations with others, most notably with her late husband, the British folk singer Ewan MacColl. MacColl wrote "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," famously covered by Roberta Flack, specifically for her — a testament to their creative and personal partnership. Peggy's body of work is as vast as it is influential, encompassing everything from traditional ballads to activist anthems. She has also penned several books, further cementing her intellectual and cultural legacy. Even in recent years, Seeger has continued to produce compelling work, as evidenced by her 2021 album "First Farewell" and a reimagined 2023 version of the iconic song that bears a special connection to her past. Peggy Seeger's unyielding commitment to her craft and her astute social commentary through music ensure her a place among the legends of the folk tradition.

Genres

American Folk Revival

Traditional Folk

Latest Release

The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face (2023 Version)

Peggy Seeger

Single - Released March 28, 2023