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Fact #118432

When:

Short story:

Martyn Bennett, an extraordinary fiddler, bagpiper and dance innovator, dies of cancer in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Full article:

Peter Gabriel (founder of Real World Records) : We are all very upset to learn of Martyn's death. It has been such a delight for us to work with him over the last four years. He was mixing traditional Scottish music with contemporary grooves and arrangements in a very unique and soulful way. He will be badly missed as a creator, player and inspiring man.