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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Natalie MacMaster

Angel Romero January 19, 2017 No Comments CanadaCanadian musicCape BretonCeltic musicDonnell LeahyfiddleNatalie MacMaster

Composer, virtuoso fiddler and skilled step dancer Natalie Ann MacMaster was born on June 13, 1972 in Troy, Nova Scotia, Canada. She was raised in…

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Artist Profiles: Allie Mombourquette

Angel Romero January 3, 2017 No Comments Allie MombourquetteCanadaCape BretonCeltic music

Allison Mombourquette began step dancing at the age of 5. This influenced her decision to begin taking fiddle lessons, which she started at age 8.…

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Dan MacDonald to Perform at World Fiddle Day 2016 in Toronto

Angel Romero May 12, 2016 No Comments Cape BretonDan MacDonaldfiddleWorld Fiddle Day

Canadian fiddler Dan MacDonald will showcase the Cape Breton fiddle style at the 4th Annual World Fiddle Day that will take place on Saturday, May…

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Touch of MacMaster’s Hand

Angel Romero December 15, 2003 Cape BretonCeltic musicfiddleNatalie MacMaster

Natalie MacMaster Blueprint (Rounder Records, 2003)> Two tunes on Cape Breton fiddler Natalie MacMaster’s latest recording, Blueprint succinctly describe the power behind the 30-year old…

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