Mary Beth Carty, winner of the 2024 Canadian Folk Music Award for Traditional Singer of the Year, is an artist whose creations are rooted in the rich traditions of her Nova Scotian home. Born and raised in Antigonish County, she blends her ancestral Gaelic heritage with the multicultural influences of the community. Whether performing solo or alongside an ensemble, Mary Beth coaxes stories out of her accordion, guitar, and wooden rhythm bones to craft a one-woman orchestra. With a knack for weaving wit and warmth into her shows, she invites audiences to stomp, clap, and sing along, transforming every performance into an intimate kitchen party.