Catriona MacDonald
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Catriona Macdonald (born 1969 or 1970) is a fiddler, composer, researcher, and lecturer from Shetland, located some 320 km (200 miles) north of the Scottish mainland. She is considered to be among the world's leading traditional fiddle players, and one of the top exponents of the Shetland fiddle, a branch of traditional music with clear connections to the music of Scotland, but which features differs slightly in its overall feeling. The music of Shetland has been shaped for centuries by visitors and various musicians from abroad, including Scandinavians, and has been influenced by styles such as the music of Orkney, Norway and Ireland.[1]
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Catriona Macdonald | |
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Born | 1969 or 1970 (age 53–54) |
Genres | Folk music Celtic |
Occupation(s) | Musician, music teacher, academic |
Instrument(s) | Fiddle |
Years active | 1983–present |
Labels | Peerie Angel |
Members | David Milligan (piano) Conrad Ivitsky (double bass) James Mackintosh (drums, percussion) |
Website | Official website |
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