A Closer Look
Culture At A Crossroads
Season 2, Episode 19
Husband-wife duo Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy join the show to talk about how they've blazed a trail in fiddling and step dancing and what the generational appeal is for this kind of music. From receiving the Order of Canada for MacMaster, to opening for Shania Twain for Leahy both have had their share of accolades. We'll find out how the farm, their seven kids, and ultimately their deep faith keeps them humble.
Plus, we'll get a glimpse into the love story that brought these two together, and the inital struggle to perform together despite both being world-renowned performers.
Welcome to the thirty-ninth episode of the podcast. Listen and access the show notes here or search for Culture At A Crossroads on Apple, Spotify, Google or wherever you get your podcasts and listen for free.
This is a profile of Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy.
July 26, 2002 - MacMaster defends her devout Catholic faith
Feb 2003 - MacMaster and Leahy fiddling on Ted Talks
Apr 6, 2006 - MacMaster receives Order of Canada
Jan 31, 2009 – Playing the Cape Breton fiddle
Apr 28, 2013 - MacMaster Leahy kids perform on NBC's Little Big Shots
Apr 28, 2019 - profile on Leahy, Donnell's old band
Feb 14, 2020 - MacMaster receives yet another JUNO nomination
Nov 12, 2020 - MacMaster receives Order of Nova Scotia
Dec 2, 2020 - A Celtic Family Christmas