Queen Amang the Heather by Sheila Stewart

Queen Amang the Heather by Sheila Stewart

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Tells the story of Belle Stewart's life and career. Interspersed with the Stewarts' songs and stories told in Perthshire cant, this biography, written by her daughter, is an insightful and personal tribute to one of Scotland's most renowned folk singers, as well as to the rich culture of the travelling people.

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Queen Amang the Heather by Sheila Stewart

Tells the story of Belle Stewart's life and career. Interspersed with the Stewarts' songs and stories told in Perthshire cant, this biography, written by her daughter, is an insightful and personal tribute to one of Scotland's most renowned folk singers, as well as to the rich culture of the travelling people.
Sheila Stewart is the last in the line of the Stewarts of Blair. She spent her childhood travelling all over Scotland and working on farms with her family. From 1954 she sang in concerts with her parents and her sister Cathie. An acclaimed story teller and ballad singer, she also lectures on the oral culture of the travelling people.
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ISBN 13 9781841585284
ISBN 10 1841585289
Title Queen Amang the Heather
Author Sheila Stewart
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Birlinn General
Year published 2006-10-04
Number of pages 208
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.