Sounds Atlantic

Episode 260: Retrospective - First Lady of Cape Breton Song Rita MacNeil: (May 28, 1944-April 16, 2013).

Rita McNeil Season 3 Episode 260

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Retrospective on the music and career of a national music icon, “Order of Nova Scotia and Order of Canada” recipient Rita MacNeil, Cape Breton’s “First Lady of Song”. Includes selections of her music and clips from a number of interviews and celebrations.

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September 22, 2025:

"Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada, receiving high rankings on platforms like Feedspot as a top Canadian music podcast and a top maritime podcast. It boasts an average rating of 4.7 stars on Apple Podcasts, with positive listener and artist feedback, including a description from Newfoundland singer Anita Best as "the best show for down-home music in all of Canada".

August 7, 2025:

"Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised for its focus on down-home music from the region. While it's not rated against all music podcasts, it receives positive feedback, particularly from artists and listeners interested in this specific genre and geographic area. Anita Best, a renowned Newfoundland singer, calls it "the best show for down-home music in all of Canada" according to the Apple Podcasts description of the podcast. The podcast is updated weekly and is available on Apple Podcasts.

Note: In July2025, "Sounds Atlantic" was rated ...

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