He was called the Godfather of Celtic Music in Canada.
This is episode 14 of Caffe Lena: 60 Years of Song. Thank you to Sarah at the Caffe for compiling the list of artists and songs.
Born into a musical family in 1938 in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, John Allan Cameron went on to bring the music of his roots to people around the world. With a career that spanned 40 years, Mr. Cameron made a significant contribution to the music industry in Canada, paving the way for such artists as Ashley MacIsaac, The Rankins, Great Big Sea, and Natalie MacMaster.
In addition, John Allan Cameron was known for his appearances on "Singalong Jubilee" in the 1960s, and hosting a couple of his own television series. He released 10 albums in his lifetime, and even performed at the Grand Ole Opry in 1970.
Born to a Scottish emigre mother and a Navy veteran machinist father, Heather Pierson's early life was filled with all kinds of music, from rock and pop to folk and more. But it was the piano that captured her interest most. When she first sat at the piano, she knew this was for her.
In 2010, after several years of her creativity laying dormant, Heather reclaimed her life and released her first record in years. And while music is a driving force for Heather, she also has immersed herself in meditative practice.
Her nearly non-stop performance schedule speaks of her tireless work ethic and endless devotion to her crafts. Defying genre and classification and yet fully embracing all musical styles, Heather is an artist who speaks the language of music.
Caffe Lena: 60 Years of Song, a production of WEXT Radio.