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Kate Dunlay is a Lecturer in Celtic Music at Cape Breton University (CBU), located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw People. She is affiliated with the LiFTA department and specializes in traditional Celtic music and folkloric studies. Her work focuses on the preservation and analysis of Cape Breton’s musical heritage, particularly violin traditions.
Her research interests include ethnomusicology, musical transcription techniques, and the cultural documentation of regional folk traditions. Notable contributions include the transcription of traditional Celtic violin pieces and critical reviews of folklore archives.
Her publications span decades, with key works analyzing historical music manuscripts and assessing archival practices in folk studies. While no specific grants or awards are listed, her work reflects deep engagement with cultural preservation.
Ms. Dunlay’s role in CBU’s academic community emphasizes teaching and research in Celtic music, contributing to the university’s mission of valuing Indigenous and multicultural heritage.
