Willie Hunter (1933–1994) was a Scottish folk fiddler born in

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who played an important part in the rejuvenation of the Shetland fiddling traditions. He began playing at age four, and was taught by Gideon Stove of

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and Geoffrey di Mercado, who provided classical violin training. Hunter played with the Hamefarers Dance Band, the Yell Band, and the Cullivoe Band. His last album, ''Willie's Last Session'', was recorded just eleven days before his death from cancer on 27 January 1994. A collection of Hunter's tunes was published in 1998 by his widow, Pat. Among his best-known compositions are the

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''Leaving Lerwick Harbour'', the

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''The Cape Breton Visit To Shetland'', and the

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''Willie Hunter's Compliments to Dan R. MacDonald''.

Discography

*''Willie Hunter'' (1982) *''Leaving Lerwick Harbour'' (with Violet Tulloch, 1994) *''The Willie Hunter Sessions'' (with Violet Tulloch, 1997) *''Willie's Last Session'' (with The Cullivoe Band, 1999)

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External links

Willie Hunter tribute
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hunter, Willie 1933 births 1995 deaths Scottish fiddlers British male violinists Shetland music People associated with Shetland People from Shetland 20th-century violinists 20th-century Scottish musicians Shetland fiddlers 20th-century British male musicians