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Natalie MacMaster has captivated audiences for decades with her masterful Celtic fiddling and electrifying performances. Winner of many music awards, Grammy nominee, and recipient of the Order of Canada, she has collaborated with a host of musical legends, including the Boston Pops, The Chieftains, Alison Krauss, and Yo-Yo Ma. In I Have a Love Story, Natalie shares the remarkable journey from her humble roots on Cape Breton Island to the world's most renowned stages. She opens up about her relationship with fellow fiddler and husband Donnell Leahy, and offers an intimate look at the balance of career and motherhood, navigating the triumphs and challenges of raising seven children. Brimming with heartfelt reflections on family, faith, culture, and music, I Have a Love Story is an uplifting memoir that inspires readers to cherish and nurture the love in their own lives.

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A young musical prodigy, Natalie MacMaster began fiddling at the age of nine and released her debut album at the age of 16. Three decades, 16 albums, two Junos, and a Grammy nomination later, she has succeeded in bringing the music of her beloved homeland, Cape Breton Island, into the mainstream. She has toured with the Chieftains, Faith Hill, Carlos Santana and Alison Krauss, and has recorded with Yo-Yo Ma. She has appeared at the Celtic Colours festival in Cape Breton, Celtic Connections in Scotland and MerleFest in the United States. Performing almost 100 shows a year--often with her fiddler husband, Donnell Leahy and seven children--MacMaster continuously wows crowds with her exuberant stage presence and signature style of Celtic fiddling.

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