Cape Breton Folk

Cape Breton folk music is a vibrant, traditional genre deeply rooted in the Scottish Gaelic culture of Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Island. It's characterized by spirited fiddle playing and lively piano accompaniments, where the fiddle leads emotive dances like jigs, reels, and strathspeys. The music often features a strong rhythmic pulse, embodying the essence of community celebration and storytelling, with tunes passed down through generations. This genre is further marked by its unique tuning and bowing techniques, resulting in a driving and expressive sound that stirs both nostalgia and toe-tapping joy. Events like ceilidhs and festivals showcase the communal spirit of the genre, with musicians such as Natalie MacMaster and Ashley MacIsaac bringing the rich tradition to international stages, ensuring the enduring legacy of Cape Breton's musical heritage.

Latest Cape Breton Folk Release
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Four Sundays to Christmas
Single - Released November 17, 2023
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Natalie MacMaster
The Rankin Family
The Barra MacNeils
Ashley MacIsaac
The Rankins
Còig
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The Sound of Scottish Gaelic Folk 2 Cape Breton Folk artists
"Rogues & Riptides: Songs of the Sea" 1 Cape Breton Folk artist

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  1. November 17, 2023
  2. November 10
  3. February 17
  4. February 10
  5. January 13
  6. November 4, 2022
  7. October 7
  8. November 13, 2020
  9. February 7
  10. February 7
  11. December 7, 2019
  12. November 1
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  14. March 15
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    Ashlar
    10 tracks
  15. December 5, 2018
  16. November 30
  17. May 25
  18. November 17, 2017
  19. June 13
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    Rove
    12 tracks
  20. December 7, 2016
  21. October 28
  22. September 20
  23. November 30, 2015
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    Carols
    13 tracks
  24. November 18, 2014
  25. November 18
  26. June 10
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    Five
    14 tracks
  27. December 2, 2013
  28. October 22
  29. October 16, 2012
  30. September 18
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  34. March 16
  35. December 1, 2011
  36. September 26
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  39. March 16
  40. October 12, 2010
  1. February 17, 2023
  2. February 7, 2020
  3. December 7, 2019
  4. November 1
  5. March 22
  6. March 15
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    Ashlar
    10 tracks
  7. November 30, 2018
  8. May 25
  9. June 13, 2017
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    Rove
    12 tracks
  10. October 28, 2016
  11. November 30, 2015
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    Carols
    13 tracks
  12. November 18, 2014
  13. November 18
  14. June 10
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    Five
    14 tracks
  15. December 2, 2013
  16. October 22
  17. October 16, 2012
  18. September 18
  19. September 18
  20. September 18