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MARY BETH CARTY

Accordionist, guitarist, and player of pocket-sized instruments, Mary Beth Carty of Antigonish, Nova Scotia possesses a magical voice that has earned her multiple nominations at the Canadian Folk Music Awards, East Coast Music Awards, and Nova Scotia Music Awards. Carty’s latest album, Crossing the Causeway, fuses traditional song, instrumental tunes, & originals to create a multilingual opus that reflects the diverse yet unified roots of her region. She has performed in three continents, North America, Europe, and Africa.

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“What’s most impressive is Carty’s ability to shine in all these different musical and vocal styles, bouncing back and forth between languages, old trad numbers, her new adaptations, and her own compositions.”
– Bob Mersereau, Top 100 Canadian Singles Author

“Widely known for her prowess on the guitar and the accordion as much as singing, pays tribute to diverse cultural roots with her second album.”
– Corey Leblanc, Port Hawkesbury Reporter

“An impressive display of an eclectic and very accomplished variety of talents.”
– Dan MacDonald, Cape Breton Post

“Original songs and old standards, fresh and familiar tunes are swapped in satisfying arrangements. There’s many a rough edge here, many a wry smile, and many a moment of pure joy.”
– Alex Monaghan, Irish Music Magazine

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