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The Rankin Family
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The Rankin Family were a Canadian folk music family group from Mabou, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. They come from a family of 12, all o… read moreThe Rankin Family were a Canadian folk music family group from Mabou, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. They come from a family of 12, all of whom would entertain the neighbors musically every third weekend as part of a ceilidh. Five of t… read moreThe Rankin Family were a Canadian folk music family group from Mabou, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. They come from a family of 12, all of whom would entertain the neighbors musically every third weekend as part of a ceilidh. Five of the siblings began performing professionally in 1989. The Ran… read more
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The Barra MacNeils
7,162 listeners
As a group, the six MacNeil siblings are widely regarded as one of the greatest live acts in the Celtic world. Hailing from Sydney Mines, C… read moreAs a group, the six MacNeil siblings are widely regarded as one of the greatest live acts in the Celtic world. Hailing from Sydney Mines, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, the family group is deeply rooted in Celtic music, culture and his… read moreAs a group, the six MacNeil siblings are widely regarded as one of the greatest live acts in the Celtic world. Hailing from Sydney Mines, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, the family group is deeply rooted in Celtic music, culture and history. Their numerous critically acclaimed recordings have in… read more
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Lennie Gallant
2,251 listeners
Lennie Gallant is a native of the seaside village of Rustico, Prince Edward Island. Recognized by his peers as one of Canada’s best perform… read moreLennie Gallant is a native of the seaside village of Rustico, Prince Edward Island. Recognized by his peers as one of Canada’s best performing songwriters, he has released nine albums (seven in English and two in French), which have won … read moreLennie Gallant is a native of the seaside village of Rustico, Prince Edward Island. Recognized by his peers as one of Canada’s best performing songwriters, he has released nine albums (seven in English and two in French), which have won him a host of awards and nominations from both the Juno Awar… read more
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J.P. Cormier
1,318 listeners
J.P. (John Paul) Cormier is a Canadian bluegrass singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He was born in London, Ontario in 1969 and be… read moreJ.P. (John Paul) Cormier is a Canadian bluegrass singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He was born in London, Ontario in 1969 and began playing guitar around age 5. As a child he displayed an unusual ability to play a variety of i… read moreJ.P. (John Paul) Cormier is a Canadian bluegrass singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He was born in London, Ontario in 1969 and began playing guitar around age 5. As a child he displayed an unusual ability to play a variety of instruments by ear and won a guitar contest at age 9. Mr. Cor… read more
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Rawlins Cross
4,335 listeners
Rawlins Cross is a Canadian Celtic band that formed in 1988 in Atlantic Canada with members from Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward I… read moreRawlins Cross is a Canadian Celtic band that formed in 1988 in Atlantic Canada with members from Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Ontario. The band took its name from an intersection in St. John's, Newfoundland. T… read moreRawlins Cross is a Canadian Celtic band that formed in 1988 in Atlantic Canada with members from Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Ontario. The band took its name from an intersection in St. John's, Newfoundland. The band was formed in the late 1980s by songwriting brothers… read more
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Dave Gunning
2,521 listeners
“There's a song in there somewhere," sings Dave Gunning optimistically on his seventh album We're All Leaving, but the Picto… read more“There's a song in there somewhere," sings Dave Gunning optimistically on his seventh album We're All Leaving, but the Pictou County, Nova Scotia performer is being far too modest. Scoring three 2010 East Coast Music Awar… read more“There's a song in there somewhere," sings Dave Gunning optimistically on his seventh album We're All Leaving, but the Pictou County, Nova Scotia performer is being far too modest. Scoring three 2010 East Coast Music Award Nominations for Songwriter, Male Solo Recording and FACTOR… read more
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Jimmy Rankin
9,607 listeners
Jimmy Rankin was the principal songwriter as well as a lead vocalist and guitarist for The Rankins. In 2001, a year after his brother and b… read moreJimmy Rankin was the principal songwriter as well as a lead vocalist and guitarist for The Rankins. In 2001, a year after his brother and band-mate, John Morris died in an automobile accident, Jimmy released his first solo record, Song D… read moreJimmy Rankin was the principal songwriter as well as a lead vocalist and guitarist for The Rankins. In 2001, a year after his brother and band-mate, John Morris died in an automobile accident, Jimmy released his first solo record, Song Dog. Song Dog is a remarkably upbeat blend of folk-rock and p… read more
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Matt Minglewood
1,271 listeners
Rocker from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. MATT MINGLEWOOD …Guitarist, pianist, singer, songwriter creates an inspired blend of country,… read moreRocker from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. MATT MINGLEWOOD …Guitarist, pianist, singer, songwriter creates an inspired blend of country, blues, folk, roots and rock. Both on record and on stage Matt keeps the music thriving, interesti… read moreRocker from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. MATT MINGLEWOOD …Guitarist, pianist, singer, songwriter creates an inspired blend of country, blues, folk, roots and rock. Both on record and on stage Matt keeps the music thriving, interesting and vivacious. After a dozen recordings and thirty years … read more
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Rita MacNeil
4,289 listeners
Rita MacNeil, (born May 28, 1944 - April 16, 2013) is a Canadian country and folk singer from the community of Big Pond on Nova Scotia'… read moreRita MacNeil, (born May 28, 1944 - April 16, 2013) is a Canadian country and folk singer from the community of Big Pond on Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Island. Her biggest hit, "Flying On Your Own", was a crossover Top 40 hit… read moreRita MacNeil, (born May 28, 1944 - April 16, 2013) is a Canadian country and folk singer from the community of Big Pond on Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Island. Her biggest hit, "Flying On Your Own", was a crossover Top 40 hit in 1987 and was covered by Anne Murray the following year, … read more
