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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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J.P. Cormier
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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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Rita MacNeil
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Ron Hynes
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Sons of Maxwell
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Brothers Don and Dave Carroll have been playing professionally as Sons of Maxwell for well over a decade and their talent, versatility and … read moreBrothers Don and Dave Carroll have been playing professionally as Sons of Maxwell for well over a decade and their talent, versatility and longevity is evident in their accomplishments. They have been ECMA nominated as "Best New Art… read moreBrothers Don and Dave Carroll have been playing professionally as Sons of Maxwell for well over a decade and their talent, versatility and longevity is evident in their accomplishments. They have been ECMA nominated as "Best New Artist," "Roots Traditional Group of the Year," … read more
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Jimmy Rankin
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Rum Ragged
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Rum Ragged is a Canadian folk group formed in 2016 in Newfoundland and Labrador. View wikiRum Ragged is a Canadian folk group formed in 2016 in Newfoundland and Labrador. View wikiRum Ragged is a Canadian folk group formed in 2016 in Newfoundland and Labrador. View wiki
