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The Next Generation Leahy, a young family of high-energy musicians from Ontario, only came together 18 months ago, but already they’ve performed with such big names as The Chieftains and The Tenors.

Israeli violinist Yuval Herz, whose favourite composer is Mozart, has centred his life around music.

Buddy MacMaster, the beloved fiddler who died last week at age 89, sparked a renewed appreciation for traditional Cape Breton music and inspired a new generation of talent. Celebrated internationally, he was perhaps nowhere more revered than in his home region of Cape Breton, where he was considered a generous mentor remembered for his distinct playing style.