Peggy Seeger & Muireann Bradley
Two folk artists, born 72 years and an ocean apart, come together to share their tricks of the trade, and discuss how the folk landscape has changed.
Peggy Seeger, who turns 90 this year, is a pivotal figure in the folk revival movements, and her contributions have shaped the genre and inspired countless artists. She is the sister of Pete Seeger (the great-grandfather of US folk revival) and partner of the late Ewan MacColl, theorist and practitioner of UK folk revival).
Trained in both classical and folk music, her experience spans over 70 years of performing, travel and songwriting, and she’s carved a niche for herself on both sides of the pond. Come to hear her talk about her formative years, her experiences in a musically rich family and her collaborations with major figures in the folk scene.
Muireann Bradley is an 18 year old folk and blues guitarist and singer from Ballybofey in County Donegal. She specializes in performing acoustic fingerpicking country, piedmont and ragtime blues styles from the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s as well as later folk, country and Americana. Her influences include Blind Blake, Rev Gary Davis, Memphis Minnie, Elizabeth Cotten, Mississippi John Hurt, Stefan Grossman, Ari Eisinger, John Fahey and Roy Bookbinder.
Subterranean is a new one-day festival at the Southbank Centre, programmed by Broadside Hacks, Bird on the Wire, Rough Trade Records and Skinty Records, championing the subterranean music and traditions of today.
Need to know
For your visit
This event is held at the Purcell Room Southbank Centre
The Purcell Room is located in the Queen Elizabeth Hall, which is open from 90 minutes before events start until they finish. It’s closed at all other times.
Plan your visit
The Purcell Room is an auditorium located within our Queen Elizabeth Hall.
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