Kinnon Beaton Plays a Blast of Jigs

Kinnon accompanied by Betty-Lou Beaton, serves up a blast of jigs at the Chestico Museum in Harbourview Cape Breton.

Kinnon Beaton is a master fiddler and one of Cape Breton’s finest musical talents. Known for his exceptional skill and soulful playing, Kinnon’s music draws deeply from the island’s rich Gaelic traditions, while also infusing a unique, personal touch. A prolific composer, he has written more than 900 original tunes that have become staples in the Cape Breton fiddle repertoire. His latest published collection is “A Fourth Book of Tunes by Kinnon Beaton”.
Explore more of his music across his six albums. Alongside his wife, Betty Lou Beaton, who is a talented pianist and accompanist, Kinnon’s performances are a captivating blend of tradition and innovation.

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Thanks to bro Joe MacGillivray for the tune names.

0:00 Miss Campbell (Traditional)
2:16 Lord Dreghorn’s Quickstep (Robert Mackintosh)
3:24 Charles MacCuspic (Kinnon Beaton)
4:40 Elmer Briand (Hughie Briand)

Thanks to the lovely Mary for the Photoshopping

Recorded July 2024

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