Natalie MacMaster Quotes
Born: June 13, 1972
Natalie MacMaster, a Grammy-winning fiddler and step-dancer from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, embodies the fusion of raw energy and disciplined artistry. Her philosophy is rooted in the belief that true motivation is born from joyful action, not passive waiting. MacMaster’s life is a testament to this: she transformed traditional Celtic music into a global phenomenon through relentless practice, fearless improvisation, and an infectious stage presence. Her quotes resonate because they speak to the universal struggle of turning passion into purpose, urging people to dance through obstacles and find rhythm in resilience. She teaches that action, however small, is the heartbeat of a meaningful life.
Natalie MacMaster Quotes (10)
"I am a very musical person. I love music, and I don't just love Cape Breton fiddling, although it's my favorite."
— Natalie Macmaster"I love jazz and pop rock and country. I grew up listening to Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Def Leppard, AC/DC, Anne Murray - if I hear something really great... I want to be a part of it."
— Natalie Macmaster"When you return to the same area a few times, you get that frequent rapport with the public and the fans of the music along with having a certain warmth when you walk onstage."
— Natalie Macmaster"There's some places where, I don't know if they're fiddle fans, or Natalie fans or if they just love Celtic music, but there's some places where there's just awesome crowds."
— Natalie Macmaster"It's quite a job, so to speak, when you can really be with your child for 21 out of 24 hours."
— Natalie Macmaster"I basically say I'm on tour all the time, because one tour goes into the next."
— Natalie Macmaster"I've been hearing fiddle music since I was in the womb, I'm sure."
— Natalie Macmaster"Living in Cape Breton, it's really all about fiddle music, so it's not like there were other instruments out there that tempted me and it was like I had to decide which one. It was automatically fiddle, because it's the predominant instrument in Cape Breton Island."
— Natalie Macmaster"Celtic music will always be around, even if with the mainstream crowds it dies out."
— Natalie Macmaster"When I appear onstage, that's my departure from Momhood - and I transform into Natalie MacMaster: the entertainer, the fiddler, the performer."
— Natalie Macmaster