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Michael Cleveland - Flame Keeper

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Flame Keeper is a bluegrass album by American fiddler Michael Cleveland, released in 2002 on the Rounder Records label. The album is an early solo release by Cleveland, a musician who has won multiple International Bluegrass Music Association awards, including repeated Fiddle Player of the Year honors. The recording features instrumental and vocal tracks rooted in traditional bluegrass style. Cleveland is accompanied by supporting musicians on guitar, banjo, mandolin, and bass.

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What instrument does Michael Cleveland play on Flame Keeper?

Michael Cleveland is a renowned American fiddler, and 'Flame Keeper' is a showcase of his blistering, award-winning fiddle technique. Despite being legally blind from birth, his mastery of the instrument is evident throughout the 2002 Rounder Records release.

How many IBMA awards has Michael Cleveland won?

Michael Cleveland is one of the most decorated fiddlers in bluegrass history, having won the International Bluegrass Music Association's Fiddle Player of the Year award numerous times. His band, Flamekeeper, has also won the IBMA Instrumental Group of the Year multiple times.

What record label released Michael Cleveland's Flame Keeper?

'Flame Keeper' was released in 2002 by Rounder Records, a prominent label in the Americana and bluegrass music scene. This album served as an early solo recording that helped cement his reputation as a top-tier acoustic musician.

Are there any guest musicians on Michael Cleveland's Flame Keeper?

While the 2002 album is focused on Cleveland's fiery fiddle work, it features a solid backing band of bluegrass pickers who help drive the traditional sound. The record is known for its high-energy instrumentals and classic bluegrass vocal harmonies.

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