Buddy MacMaster
Buddy MacMaster | |
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| Birth name | Hugh Alan MacMaster |
| Also known as | King of the Jigs |
| Born | October 18, 1924 Timmins, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | August 20, 2014 (aged 89) Judique, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Genres | Cape Breton fiddle music |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Fiddle |
| Formerly of | Natalie MacMaster |
Hugh Alan "Buddy" MacMaster CM ONS (October 18, 1924 – August 20, 2014) was a Canadian fiddler. He performed and recorded both locally and internationally, and was regarded as an expert on the tradition and lore of Cape Breton fiddle music.