Nipper MacLeod

Cape Breton

Former coal miner Nipper MacLeod hails from New Waterford and is a lead singer with the Men of the Deeps coal miners choir. He also plays guitar and is known for his many mining and Cape Breton songs, including his much-loved rendition of Rita MacNeil’s “Working Man”. Nipper performs regularly at house parties, concerts, and clubs on Cape Breton Island. He will be performing on his own this year as well as with The Men of the Deeps.

Festival Performances

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