Belle Stewart (18 July 1906 - 4 September 1997) became known as a Scottish traditional singer.
The general public knew little about Belle Stewart until 2006, when her daughter, Sheila Stewart, wrote the biography Queen Amang the Heather: the Life of Belle Stewart. Sheila Stewart corrects the frequently cited birthdate 17 July to the 18th.
Read more about Belle Stewart: Early Years, Marriage, Cultural Milieu, Celebrity, Discography
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