Wendy MacIsaac is a renowned fiddler from Cape Breton who has been playing music for over 30 years. She is recognized as one of the “old school” style of players who has kept the traditional sound going and has a deep respect for it.
Wendy is also a sought after piano accompanist and step dancer.
Besides performing as a solo artist, Wendy tours with Mary Jane Lamond .
Wendy can also be seen performing with cousin Ashley MacIsaac, Heather Rankin, and occasionally Beolach, who she toured with for 11 years.
Wendy is in high demand for her skills at teaching the Cape Breton style of fiddling. She travels throughout North America and overseas, as well as teaching from her home in Halifax.
Wendy has seven albums to her credit, the latest one a solo album she won an East Coast Music Award for in 2015. She has also been a guest on most of Mary Jane Lamond’s solo albums, as well as many other albums from Nova Scotian musicians.
The album Seinn she did with Mary Jane Lamond won an East Coast Music Award, Music Nova Scotia, and Canadian Folk Award in 2013.