Natalie MacMaster

Natalie MacMaster (born 1973) is an award-winning fiddler from the town of Troy, Nova Scotia, Canada. She is one of the best-known musicians in the tradition of Cape Breton fiddle music. She began playing the fiddle at the age of 9, and made her performing debut the same year at a square dance in Glencoe Mills, Nova Scotia. She has made a highly successful career as a touring musician, travelling to Europe and Asia and doing as many as 250 shows in a year. She has toured with many famous performers, including the Chieftains, Faith Hill, Carlos Santana and Alison Krauss. She has appeared at many music festivals worldwide, including the Celtic Colours festival in Cape Breton, Celtic Connections in Scotland, and Merlefest in the United States.

External links

Natalie MacMaster official website

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