MacMaster, Buddy (1924-2014)
Dates
- Existence: 1924 - 2014
Biographical note
Hugh Allan (Buddy) MacMaster was a traditional Cape Breton fiddle player and teacher. Born into a Gaelic-speaking home, he lived most of his life in Judique, Nova Scotia. In addition to touring widely on the wedding, dance, and festival circuits, he played with the fiddle group Cape Breton Symphony and with Symphony Nova Scotia, and recorded several solo albums. A citation for the Order of Canada recognized his cultural leadership; other awards include the US Folk Alliance International Lifetime Achievement Award and induction in the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame.
Alternate names
Hugh Allan MacMaster
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
Afternoon Masters Concert, 1995 October 1
Includes two independent audio recordings.
Céilí dance led by Donncha O Muineachain with music by Larry Reynolds and members of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann; musical performance by Buddy MacMaster and Janine Randall, 1997 June 24
Céilí Mor Dance, 1995 September 30
Farewell Concert, 2001 June 23
Includes video recordings from two cameras in different locations (A and B). Each video recording has some flaws.
The audio recordings on DTRS cannot be reformatted by Burns Library at this time and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. All audio and video recordings on DAT and mini-DV have been digitally copied and are accessible.
Forum: "Can Traditional Irish Music and Dance Survive?" moderated by Sally Sommers-Smith and Willie Mahon, with an introduction by Séamus Connolly, 2001 June 21
Panel includes: Matt Cranitch, Peadar O'Loughlin, Niall Vallely, Mick Mulkerrin, Rita O'Shea, Buddy MacMaster, and Barbara Magone. The video recording does not capture the last few minutes of the event.
Friday Cuirmeacha Ceoil (Mini-Concert), 2002 June 21
One performer identified on the original media label who is not in the program is Ted Davis. Includes video recordings from two cameras in different locations (A and B).
Master's Concert, 1997 June 28
Recital: Buddy and Mary Elizabeth MacMaster, 1997 June 27
Thursday Cuirmeacha Ceoil (Mini Concert), 2001 June 21
Includes video recordings from two cameras in different locations (A and B). Each video recording has some flaws.