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Cape Breton songwriter Leon Dubinsky dies at 81

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Leon Dubinsky died this week after a lengthy illness. Dubinsky is probably best known for his song, We Rise Again, which became an unofficial anthem of the island in the 1990s. The song was recorded by The Rankin Family as the first single from their third studio album, North Country. It received an East Coast Music Award nomination for best song in 1994.

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Cape Breton songwriter Leon Dubinsky dies at 81

The musician, actor and environmental activist from Sydney, N.S., was best known for writing the unofficial anthem of Cape Breton, Rise Again.

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RIP: Leon Dubinsky, Composer Of Cape Breton Anthem 'Rise Again' Has Died – He Was 81

Cape Breton musical icon, Leon Dubinsky, has died at the age of 81. The Sydney, Nova Scotia native was the composer behind the unofficial Cape Breton anthem, 'Rise Again'. Dubinsky became known in music during the 1970's and 80's with the Cape Breton band, Buddy and The Boys and was instrumental in the musical stage

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nsbuzz.ca broke the news on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
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