Troy MacGillivray of Lanark, Nova Scotia, came into this world with a birthright. Heir to the centuries-old music his Scottish ancestors brought to Canada over 200 years ago, he has become a master of the fiddle and piano traditions
that have been passed down through the generations. Audiences around the world have been captivated by the flying fingers and energetic pace of this multiple award winner…and if you’re lucky, you just might get a little step or two out of him! From a young age, he impressed audiences with his fiddle, piano and step dancing skills. Troy’s roots-centered approach to playing has the power to inspire any audience. This is repeatedly proven in his performances in Canada (including Nunavut), the US and
UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Japan and Australia. Troy’s musical prowess can be attributed to a deep commitment
to musical craft built upon the foundation of an impressive bloodline. The Lanark MacGillivrays and MacDonalds have been
proprietors of the Gaelic tradition in North Eastern Nova Scotia for decades. Troy’s grandfather, Hugh A. MacDonald, is a
member of the Nova Scotia Country Hall of Fame—an honour bestowed for his contribution to the Gaelic culture of Nova Scotia. Troy’s immediate family have all displayed their musical talents by joining him on both the stage and in the studio.