What makes My Roots Are Showing by Natalie MacMaster notable?

This album solidified MacMaster's reputation as a leading artist in the world of Celtic music, receiving critical acclaim and helping to popularize Cape Breton fiddle traditions beyond Canada. Its success also led to several award nominations, including a Juno Award for Best Instrumental Album in 2001. By the time 'My Roots Are Showing' was released in 2000, Natalie MacMaster had already established herself as a prominent figure in the Canadian folk music scene. This album followed her breakthrough record, 'No Boundaries', which garnered significant attention and showcased her virtuosic fiddling alongside traditional Cape Breton tunes.

Who is My Roots Are Showing for?

My Roots Are Showing works well if you're into spirited fiddling for celebration, danceable rhythms that invite movement and joyful energy for gatherings.

How many songs are on My Roots Are Showing?

My Roots Are Showing has 13 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.

My Roots Are Showing

Natalie MacMaster · 2000

58 min · 13 tracks

A vibrant collection of traditional Celtic melodies, infused with energetic fiddle solos and toe-tapping rhythms that evoke the spirit of Cape Breton.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Hey, Johnny Cope! — This track opens the album with an infectious energy, featuring lively fiddle lines that immediately set the tone for the collection's spirited nature.
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Balmoral Highlanders — A standout rendition that showcases MacMaster's technical prowess, this track intertwines intricate melodies with rich harmonies, embodying the essence of traditional Scottish influences.
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Close to the Floor — This piece highlights a blend of rhythmic drive and lyrical beauty, demonstrating MacMaster's ability to fuse storytelling with captivating instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

spirited fiddling for celebration
danceable rhythms that invite movement
joyful energy for gatherings
captivating live performance feel

Maybe skip if you

prefer slower, introspective music
seek minimalist soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context: By the time 'My Roots Are Showing' was released in 2000, Natalie MacMaster had already established herself as a prominent figure in the Canadian folk music scene. This album followed her breakthrough record, 'No Boundaries', which garnered significant attention and showcased her virtuosic fiddling alongside traditional Cape Breton tunes.
Stylistic neighbors: Ashley MacIsaac· The Chieftains· Lúnasa

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Hey, Johnny Cope! 5:38
2 Willie Fraser 4:15
3 The Boys of the Lake 3:06
4 The Wildcat 2:14
5 Balmoral Highlanders 7:37
6 The Shakin's o' the Pocky 2:20
7 Captain Keeler 5:12
8 E Flat Set 3:08
9 Glad You Made It, Howie! 6:39
10 Close to the Floor 3:07
11 Queen of the West 5:54
12 A' Chuthag (The Cuckoo) 2:34
13 A Glencoe Dance Set (live) 6:55

What to play next

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