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Bob
Blair is a singer especially noted for his interpretation of Scottish
lyrical songs and traditional ballads. He plays concertina and guitar,
but generally prefers the beauty of unaccompanied singing.
It is something of
an understatement to say that Bob has a passion for traditional
song. He has a deep understanding of traditional singing styles
and has lectured widely at Universities, Colleges and workshops
at numerous festivals. Originally from Fife and now living in Glasgow,
Bob is a member of Stramash, a group of singers who care intensely
about Scotland's traditional song heritage. His interest though,
is not just an academic one, he is without doubt one of Scotland's
finest traditional singers - one of that rare breed who can do justice
to the incredible range of ballads and songs passed down through
the generations.
Bob's repertoire is
wide, often including relatively unknown versions of traditional
songs. Whilst living in England in the 1960s and 70s, Bob was a
member of Ewan MacColl's "London Critics Group" and helped start
The Grimsby Folksong Club. He has featured in a number of radio
and television productions including The Song Carriers and Ewan
MacColl's award winning 'Radio Ballads'.
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