About Cape Breton fiddling
Cape Breton fiddling is a music genre that emerged in Canada. It is usually classed as a form of Cape Breton folk music.
From Wikipedia
Cape Breton fiddling is a regional violin style which falls within the Celtic music idiom. The more predominant style in Cape Breton Island's fiddle music was brought to North America by Scottish immigrants during the Highland Clearances. These Scottish immigrants were primarily from Gaelic-speaking regions in the Scottish Highlands and the Outer Hebrides. Although fiddling has changed since this time in Scotland, it is widely held that the tradition of Scottish fiddle music has been better preserved in Cape Breton. While there is a similar tradition from the Irish-style fiddling, that style is overlooked as a result of the Scottish presence in the area.
In the span of the 1920s to the 70s, Cape Breton's fiddling style faced decline.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Cape Breton fiddling.
- ↑ Cape Breton folk music
Frequently asked questions
What is Cape Breton fiddling?
Cape Breton fiddling is a music genre that emerged in Canada. It is usually classed as a form of Cape Breton folk music.
Where and when did Cape Breton fiddling originate?
Cape Breton fiddling originated in Canada.