Arthur Argo was a great grandson of the collector Gavin Greig, and he grew up in New Pitsligo and Maud surrounded by traditional song. As a young reporter he helped Hamish Henderson collect songs in the north east. As a singer, broadcaster, radio producer and founder of folk clubs and festivals, he brought Aberdeenshire song to new audiences. He died aged forty five.
Arthur Argo
Singer, collector and broadcaster; north east song
- Born
- 1935, Aberdeen, Scotland
- Died
- 1981
Further reading: Wikipedia · Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame