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Patsy Seddon

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Patsy Seddon
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Patsy Seddon is a Scottish harpist, violinist, and traditional singer in Scots and Gaelic.

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Patsy Seddon at the Rudolstadt-Festival 2017

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.

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Personal life

Seddon was married to the late Davy Steele of The Battlefield Band.[3]

References

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