Dave MacIsaac (born 1955) is a Canadian musician from Nova Scotia who plays the fiddle and guitar, specialising in the Celtic music style.[1] He has two children, a daughter Mary Clare and a son named Angus.

Dave MacIsaac
Dave MacIsaac (right) and Louis Benoit (left) on stage in 2019
Background information
Born1955 (age 68–69)
OriginNova Scotia, Canada
GenresCeltic
OccupationInstrumentalist
Instrument(s)Violin, guitar

Awards and recognition

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  • 1996: East Coast Music Awards - winner: Male Artist of the Year; Instrumental Artist of the Year; Celtic Recording of the Year (Nimble Fingers)
  • 2017 : Honorary Doctorate from Cape Breton University

Discography

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  • 1986 Celtic Guitar
  • 1993: with Scott Macmillan, Guitar Souls
  • 1995: Nimble Fingers
  • 1999: From the Archives
  • 2001: with Ashley MacIsaac, Fiddle Music 101

References

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  1. ^ Orkin, David (5 March 2017). Nova Scotia. Bradt Travel Guides. pp. 30–31. ISBN 978-1-78477-040-2.
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