Rants & Raves - Index to Reviews

Concert Reviews
"Peggy Seeger: She must be one of the most complete artists around today..." Belfast Telegraph

"Peggy Seeger, First Woman of Folk, Returns to New York Anchored by Ballads...." Village Voice

CD Reviews
"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

Songbook Reviews
"The Peggy Seeger Songbook is stimulating and enjoyable. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in contemporary folk songs, the Seeger family or song writing in general.... "

Letters
"...She's justly famous for her music, but her intellect is equally impressive. And even better yet, hers is an intellect fueled by a good heart. At my university, she gave a stellar performance-lecture on the importance of traditional music in which she not only had the audience pondering her incisive comparisons and contrasts between folk and classical music but also had them singing along with her (of course!).

She's every bit as smart, articulate, and lovely off stage as on it, so it was a privilege to work with her in every venue, including the classroom. She provided one of those rare, sumptuous learning experiences that will be long recalled by our students and faculty...."