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MacMaster, Buddy
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October 18, 1924 – August 20, 2014
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Buddy MacMaster was a world renowned Cape Breton fiddler from Judique, Nova Scotia. MacMaster had a long career with the Canadian National Railway, but is best known for his fiddle playing on radio and television. He received honourary degrees from Saint Francis Xavier University (1995) and Cape Breton University (2006). He also received the Order of Canada (2000) and the Order of Nova Scotia (2003).
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MacIsaac, Dave (1955-)
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Dave MacIsaac played guitar with Buddy MacMaster