Natalie MacMaster Tour 2017: A Family Legacy in Music

Natalie MacMaster, one of Canada's most renowned fiddlers, is set to embark on an exciting tour across the nation in 2017. Born and raised in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, MacMaster's love affair with music began at a tender age of nine and a half when she first picked up a fiddle. This marked the beginning of her journey as a professional musician, carrying on a rich family tradition that dates back to the mid-1700s.

MacMaster's ancestors hailing from the Isle of Eigg, Scotland, brought their musical heritage with them to Canada, where it has since evolved and thrived. Her own family settled in Cape Breton in the 1700s, making her a proud representative of the region's rich fiddle music tradition.

The Ottawa show, part of her tour, will feature an impressive lineup of performers from across Canada, including Karrnnel Sawitsky and his band The Fretless, April Verch from the Ottawa Valley, John Arcand from the Métis community, Wesley Hardisty from the Northwest Territories, and Cynthia MacLeod from Prince Edward Island. This diverse group of talented musicians will come together to celebrate Canada's rich fiddle music heritage.

When asked about balancing her musical career with family life, MacMaster laughed, 'It was just a little misunderstanding. Someone had turned off the stove!' She explained that it can be challenging at times, especially with six children aged three to 11, but her husband Donnell Leahy and she make it work.

The Canada Scene concert on July 8 will see MacMaster join forces with other prominent fiddle musicians in a celebration of this beloved Canadian art form. As an ambassador for fiddle music, MacMaster is well aware of its importance in Canada's cultural fabric and is thrilled to be part of this special event.

With her infectious energy and dedication to her craft, Natalie MacMaster's tour promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans of traditional music across the country. Don't miss your chance to witness the next generation of fiddle masters take the stage!

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