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Obituary: Elizabeth Stewart, Champion of Scotland’s Folk Music (83)(2022)

Elizabeth Stewart in 2003. She was, one folklorist said, “a peerless singer, pianist, storyteller, teacher, dealer and raconteur.”Credit...Alison McMorland, via University of Aberdeen

She was part of a musical family of Scottish Travellers that furthered the nation’s folk revival and influenced its American counterpart. Photo: Elizabeth Stewart in 2003. She was, one folklorist said, “a peerless singer, pianist, storyteller, teacher, dealer and raconteur.”Credit…Alison…

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