They banter back and forth with the ease and comfort of two people who share a deep connection. The bond between Natalie and Donnell is palpable. “We sent our tracks to musicians, and they sent back theirs. “The pandemic created a unique experience to explore new ways to create music and we grabbed it, Donnell mentions. They added horns, flutes and a Spanish drummer and before long Canvas became a work of art. Then they needed a Gaelic singer so they approached Grammy-winner Rhiannon Giddens, a powerhouse from North Carolina. It got to the point where we thought, ‘This tune needs a cello. And bit by bit we recorded the album.”ĭonnell adds, “We decided to write music and let the music decide what it needed. We swore we would never do it, but it is crazy what that pandemic will make you do. “We bought studio gear and built a studio above our garage. “It is called Canvas, like an empty canvas,” explains Donnell.
Together, they’ve also recorded three albums, the third just released in March. Their discography is long and impressive, and there have been countless world tours. Between them, there are six honorary degrees (five for Natalie and one for Donnell), five Juno Awards and a Grammy nomination. Today these two are so engaging, easy-going and charming, it is easy to forget how incredibly accomplished they are. I heard you are in town.’ We reconnected in February, were engaged in May and married in October.” Then, 10 years later, Donnell says, “I got a phone call: ‘Hey. For Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, Canada’s reigning Celtic couple, everything is about their beloved, musical family.Ī two-year romance began, but as their careers soared their schedules veered in different directions and they parted ways. I called her, told her I had her cassette, and she said ‘I have yours.’”Īnd the sparks flew. I made my way to Nova Scotia and was a sleuth, tracking her down to Truro where she was at teacher’s college. All I knew was her age and that she was from Cape Breton. Donnell, a gifted storyteller, shares the true-life details: “I was in Germany for six months with my family (Juno-award-winning Celtic band The Leahy Family) and my sister had one of Natalie’s cassettes, but no photo. Married since 2002, their story is the stuff of fairy tales.
#NATALIE MACMASTER TOUR PLUS#
Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy and their Musical Family take the stage at the Fifty-Five Plus Lifestyle Show That magic stems from the fact that not only are Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy an incredibly talented and dynamic musical duo, they are also life partners. On stage, their energy, enthusiasm and chemistry are infectious. In the Celtic music world, they are royalty in fact, they are Canada’s reigning couple.
Thanks again for your patience and support.Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy and their Musical Family take the stage at the Fifty-Five Plus Lifestyle Show. Contact our box office (54 with any questions or concerns. Our apologies for the interruption yesterday and this morning in the streaming connection for “Celtic Family Christmas.” The producers are providing a new link to ticket holders to watch the show as many times as you wish for the rest of the month. Well we have embraced this chance to perform for a crowd in such a unique way and are eagerly awaiting the moment you all show up at our front door, ready to welcome you home! I’ve heard it said that every disadvantage creates an opportunity. Welcome to our home!! I’m Natalie MacMaster and together with my husband Donnell Leahy and our seven children, we will be celebrating Christmas virtually this year!! For decades, we have toured extensively at Christmas, but this year marks our most unique one, taking the stage to our home! We will spend just over an hour sharing with you much of our music and culture, Christmas traditions and general real life family dynamic in the comfort of our own home!! We are quite excited to play our music for you (which includes the children as well for many of the tunes), do some dancing, some singing, some baking, talk about Christmas memories past and even have our band join us for a couple virtual performances! Given our children’s ages and personalities, there will be many candid moments along the way. Show is available for viewing Dec 17 through Dec 31.
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