Buddy MacMaster

About the artist

Hugh Alan "Buddy" MacMaster, CM, ONS (born October 18, 1924; died August 20, 2014) was one of the most renowned artists in the tradition of Cape Breton fiddle music. In 2000 he was awarded the Order of Canada for his contributions to Canadian culture. As well as solo recordings, he recorded an album as Natalie & Buddy MacMaster with his niece, and fiddler, Natalie MacMaster. He was born into a Gaelic-speaking home in Timmins, Ontario, to John Duncan MacMaster and Sarah Agnes MacDonald MacMaster.

Top songs

1. Highlanders Farewell to Ireland / Willie MacKenzie's / The Burning House
2. O'er the Moor Among the Heather / The Laddie with the Plaiddie / MissGordon's / Lady Muir MacKenzie / The Lasses of Stewarton
3. Springwell / Buddy's Detour / Francis Xavier Kennedy / Kathleen's Favourite Jig
4. Happy-Go-Lucky Clog / Saratoga Hornpipe / Irish-American Reel
5. The Grey Seal's Lament for its Pup / Miss Ann Moir's Birthday / The Duke of Gordon's Birthday / London Lasses / West Mabou
6. E Minor Jigs (Mac Morin Piano)
7. Farewell to the Glen / Mr Dow / Mrs Dow
8. Little John's Hame / The Forth Bridge Strathspey / The Forth Bridge Reel / Scourdiness / Miss Baigrie Reel
9. Miller of Drone / The Yetts of Muckart / Lochiel's Rant / Pigeon on the Gate
10. Nicole Fakoory / Gabriel's / Boston Life / Moll in the Wad / Spin 'n Glow

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