Jean Redpath was born in Scotland. At the University of Edinburgh, she discovered the School of Scottish Studies which collects and preserves the oral traditions of Scotland. In 1961, she arrived in the United States and through series of "accidents" shared quarters with several legends of the '60s folk revival including Bobby Dylan. An appearance in a hootenanny brought the offer of a booking and won her rave reviews in the New York Times.
Since 1962 she has toured throughout the world and has devoted a large portion of her professional life to the songs of Scotland's national bard, Robert Burns. Her work produced seven recordings which have won critical acclaim.
Jean Redpath is a legend in the Scottish folk community and if there was a Celtic Hall of Fame, no doubt she'd be one of the first to be inducted.
Similar Artists: Robert Burns, Bobby Dylan
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