Sandra Kerr

Sandra Kerr has been described as having ‘a long and distinguished career’ in Folk music. Trained by MacColl and Seeger in the controversial Critics Group, co- writer of the music for the much-loved cult TV series, Bagpuss, multi- instrumentalist, choir director, long time member of Sisters Unlimited, and much respected lecturer and tutor on the Newcastle degree course in Folk and Traditional Music, Sandra was recently awarded their highest accolade by EFDSS – the gold badge for ‘outstanding and unique contribution to the art of folk song.’