"A sharing of gold is but brief, but a sharing of song lasts long." - Gaelic Proverb

Mary Jane Lamond is a sharer of songs, stories and spirit.

Mary Jane's latest recording " Storas” (Gaelic meaning "a treasure") is a beautiful interpretation of some of the Scottish Gaelic songs that have become part of Nova Scotia’s Gaelic tradition. Her use of modern instrumentation and arrangements provides a respectful and beautiful framework for these Gaelic treasures but it is Mary Jane's spell binding vocal performance and heartfelt delivery that makes these selections truly come alive for the listener.

Mary Jane is an experienced and internationally respected artist within the Celtic and world music genres. She is a leader in the preservation of Celtic heritage, and her expertise in the Gaelic culture has garnered her critical acclaim worldwide. She has earned several Juno and East Coast Music Award nominations and awards for her unique style that combines traditional Gaelic songs with modern musical arrangements.

Originally from Ontario, Mary Jane spent a lot of her childhood with her grandparents in Cape Breton, and this is where she developed her love of Scottish Gaelic traditions and songs. While enrolled in Celtic Studies at Saint Francis University, Mary Jane released her first album, a collection of traditional material that introduced her unique singing voice and a then unknown fiddler named Ashley MacIsaac. The two talented musicians then collaborated on the award-winning radio smash "Sleepy Maggie". Mary Jane has earned several Juno and East Coast Music Award nominations and awards for her recordings; Orain Ghaidhlig (2000), Suas e!(1998), and Lan Duil(1997). She also composes and produces music for television, feature films and specialty projects. Mary Jane has developed a worldwide audience touring extensively throughout the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.