Heather has sung from an early age and singing and music of various kinds was in the family. Born in Ayrshire, she has some Irish ancestors at grandparent level, her mother was a Bruce and her father’s family were travellers, Gunns from Sutherland. Heather is widely regarded as a 'singers singer' and has earned the respect of many of the country's top performers, most regarding her as among the very best of Scottish singers. She is best known for her interpretation of traditional songs, her repertoire is wide and the bulk of her material comes from the Scottish tradition. It is the particular quality of her interpretation of ballads that has made many people hold her in such high regard.
Within Scotland, Heather is widely recognized as one of the finest singers of her generation. Ask any singer to name a favorite among their peers, and the name of Heather Heywood will come up time and time again. |
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