Gillian Head

Gillian Head, originally from New Waterford, is a composer/fiddler with a sound that exemplifies the spirit and drive of traditional Cape Breton music. 

Her most recent release, Tidal (2018), received award nominations from both Music Nova Scotia and the East Coast Music Association.  When not performing, Gillian teaches fiddling at École de musique Raveston in Chéticamp.“…it is so alive and powerful, flat out fun fiddling that there is no way you can keep from falling in love with it.” -Irish American News, 2018