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  The Musical MacMaster-Leahy Clan: Natalie MacMaster&#;s Children Inherit the Family Fiddle

  Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, two prominent figures in Celtic music, have created a family that&#;s as musically vibrant as their individual careers. Their seven children are growing up immersed in a world of fiddles, step-dancing, and a rich heritage of Celtic music. This article explores how Natalie MacMaster balances her demanding career with motherhood and how her children are embracing the family&#;s musical legacy.

  A Family Immersed in Music

  Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy share their home with seven children: Mary Frances, Michael, Clare, Julia, Alec, Sadie, and Maria. Their household is likely filled with the joyful sounds of Celtic music, creating a unique and vibrant upbringing for their children. Imagine family dinners turning into impromptu jam sessions and bedtime lullabies transitioning into lively reels. This immersion in music probably fosters not only musical talent, but also a deep appreciation for family tradition and collaboration. Want to know more about the financial side of this fiddle phenomenon? Discover the details of Natalie MacMaster net worth.

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  Family business: Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy and their seven children take A Celtic Family Christmas on the road

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  If her interview with Postmedia is any indication, constant interruptions are a major part of Natalie MacMaster’s day-to-day life.

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  The musician is on the line from her home in Lakefield, Ont., to preview her upcoming tour of Canada with husband Donnell Leahy and their seven children, which brings them to Edmonton’s Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium on Dec. 1 and Calgary’s Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium on Dec. 2.

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  Actually, she hasn’t quite made it into the house yet.

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  Known for her incredible Celtic fiddle and stunning step-dancing skills, Canada’s Natalie MacMaster is a Cape Breton treasure.

  Not content with an outstanding music career, MacMaster went on to marry another fiddle legend, Donnell Leahy, in and the couple have raised seven children together.
  Her latest album Sketches is a Celtic masterwork and draws on projecting emotions without any vocals.

   

  She heads to Stratford’s Avon Theatre on Jan. 25 and returns to Brantford’s Sanderson Centre on April 8.

  We spoke with Natalie at her Lakefield, Ontario home.

  You grew up with a very extended musical family. So there must be a formula for being successful as a parent, wife and a respected musician. How do you keep it all balanced?
  Well, I’m not really sure. We just kind of do it. I think like anything in life you come to it in little increments. So even for the example of having seven children, we just didn’t have seven children, we had one. You know, you slowly ease into it. Now, this is a big story, it’s like, Oh my gosh, you’ve got seven kids, you home school, you tour, you both have careers, how do you last? Well, you can understand this is the path that life has

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