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21st August 14, 09:41 AM
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The master has gone to the master
Today Cape Bretoners, Scottish Canadians and fans of Celtic music the world over mourn the passing of a legendary tradition bearer, virtuoso and gentleman. Hugh Allan "Buddy" MacMaster was the uncle of Natalie MacMaster. A modest man with a deep and abiding love for his music and culture, Buddy carried hundreds of years of tradition in his fingers. He was a mentor to many young fiddlers and was a legend on the Island. The people of Judique, Inverness County, Cape Breton and his friends and family will mourn him most deeply but he will be remembered wherever Scottish fiddle music is appreciated.
Beannachd leibh, Buddy and thanks for the tunes. You, Jerry, Rita, Raylene & John Morris will be having quite a ceilidh tonight.
Suas e!
http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/L...cMaster-dies/1
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-s...t-89-1.2742636
Last edited by Nathan; 21st August 14 at 09:51 AM.
Natan Easbaig Mac Dhòmhnaill, FSA Scot
Past High Commissioner, Clan Donald Canada
“Yet still the blood is strong, the heart is Highland, And we, in dreams, behold the Hebrides.” - The Canadian Boat Song.
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21st August 14, 10:04 AM
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I attended one of his workshops about a decade ago. The most striking thing about him, beyond his fiddling, was his humility. Some younger musicians could do well by trying to emulate the man and the fiddler. He will be missed.
"All the great things are simple and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom, justice, honour, duty, mercy, hope." Winston Churchill
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21st August 14, 10:17 AM
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I am saddened to hear this, Nathan. Thank you for sharing this with the rabble.
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21st August 14, 12:52 PM
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Buddy MacMaster & Ashley MacIsaac opening for White Stripes
Natan Easbaig Mac Dhòmhnaill, FSA Scot
Past High Commissioner, Clan Donald Canada
“Yet still the blood is strong, the heart is Highland, And we, in dreams, behold the Hebrides.” - The Canadian Boat Song.
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21st August 14, 04:50 PM
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Absolutely brilliant! I've been a fan of MacIsaac too for quite some time.
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21st August 14, 08:03 PM
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At Celtic Colours International Festival.
Natan Easbaig Mac Dhòmhnaill, FSA Scot
Past High Commissioner, Clan Donald Canada
“Yet still the blood is strong, the heart is Highland, And we, in dreams, behold the Hebrides.” - The Canadian Boat Song.
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22nd August 14, 06:44 AM
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Last edited by Nathan; 22nd August 14 at 06:55 AM.
Natan Easbaig Mac Dhòmhnaill, FSA Scot
Past High Commissioner, Clan Donald Canada
“Yet still the blood is strong, the heart is Highland, And we, in dreams, behold the Hebrides.” - The Canadian Boat Song.
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23rd August 14, 08:16 AM
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In this opinion, leaving a noble legacy and positive example is the surest way of going on to the next realm with a, "mission accomplished" in one's earthly life portfolio.
Bravo Zulu, Mr. McMaster.
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