Kathleen The VIII

Reel · 4/4 · B minor

Kathleen The VIII is a modern reel composed in 4/4 meter by the contemporary Cape Breton fiddler Dougie MacDonald. Written in the key of B minor, the tune features the driving rhythm and emotive character typical of modern Cape Breton fiddle music. While it does not have a distinct historical association beyond its modern authorship, it is a well-crafted addition to the regional traditional repertoire.

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