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Rachel Davis | |
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| Origin | Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Genres | Celtic, folk |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Fiddle |
| Website | rachel-davis |
Rachel Davis is a Canadian fiddler from Baddeck on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.[1]
Career
[edit]Davis has performed with musicians such as The Cottars, Buddy MacDonald, Carmel Mikol and Donnie Campbell. She has been showcased at the East Coast Music Awards and performs regularly at the Celtic Colours Festival.[2][3] Davis has toured throughout Canada, the United States, Scotland, and Australia. Her eponymous debut CD was released in 2009, at the Celtic Colours Festival.[4] Davis is one of the members of the Celtic Music Group Còig.[5]
Awards
[edit]- 2020 Canadian Folk Music Awards, Traditional Singer of the Year [6]
- 2010 Nominated for Canadian Folk Music Awards, Young Performer of the Year[7][8]
- 2009 Frank “Big Sampy” Sampson Award, sponsored by the Celtic Colours Festival Volunteer Drive'er Association, and Lakewind Sound Studios[9]
- 2007 Tic Butler Memorial Award[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Young fiddling sensation Rachel Davis is a rising star - Columnists - Cape Breton Post". Archived from the original on 16 April 2015. Retrieved 20 April 2012.
- ^ "About « Rachel Davis". 15 December 2010. Archived from the original on 15 December 2010.
- ^ "Busy night at East Coast Music Week venues - Local - Cape Breton Post". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2012.
- ^ "Reviews &}#124; Rachel Davis". 25 April 2011. Archived from the original on 25 April 2011.
- ^ "Còig: Our Story".
- ^ "2020 CFMA Recipients".
- ^ "Festival tidbits give food for thought over holiday weekend - Arts - the Cape Breton Post". Archived from the original on 24 December 2010. Retrieved 20 April 2012.
- ^ "CBMIC – Cape Breton Music Industry Cooperative". Cbmic.ca. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
- ^ a b "Rachel Davis". Archived from the original on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 20 April 2012.