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Jeannie Robertson
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Jeannie Robertson

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Dedicatee (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1908 - 1975)
Funder (Aberdeen, Scotland)
DescriptionJEANNIE ROBERTSON MBE 1908 - 1975 RENOWNED TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH FOLK SINGER LIVED HERE

History Traditional Scottish Folk Singer. Born in Aberdeen of travelling folk, she spent much of her childhood in Deeside and Perthshire, where she acquired a vast repertoire of traditional music. A folk singer of unique ability, she was made an MBE in 1968 for her contribution to Scottish traditional music and in recognition of her international fame.
Location Info90, Hilton Road