A tribute to our beloved Rita MacNeil during our show last night in Pictou,NS deCoste Performing Arts Centre #homeillbe | The Barra MacNeils

Cape Breton singer–songwriter Rita MacNeil was vocal in the women’s movement during the 1970s. In songs like “Born a Woman,” she highlights the injustice of measuring a woman’s worth based on her appearance. Explore the Retro exhibition and see how Canadian artists used the power of music to tackle contemporary issues. https://bit.ly/3Q7rxz4 📷 1974, CMH M 1679.2 M32 B67 197 #WomensHistoryMonth | Canadian Museum of History

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton's Men of the Deeps, here's a look back at one of their performances in 1988 with the late, much-loved Rita MacNeil. They are truly one of a kind. www.cbc.ca/1.3514943 | CBC Nova Scotia