Mary Ann was raised speaking Gaelic and continues to give centre-stage to her native language with songs that celebrate the vibrancy of city life and that aren’t afraid to tackle themes such as social deprivation and religious tension.

The year began successfully for Mary Ann, with ‘Glaschu’ showcased at Scotland’s renowned Celtic Connections festival in January ahead of the album’s international spring release.

In 2017, Mary Ann won the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Award for Community Project of the Year with the Tiree Songbook. Mary Ann was also nominated for Album of the Year for ‘An Dàn’ (ARC Music); Gaelic Singer of The Year; and Trad Music in the Media for ‘Seirm’ - the BBC TV series which Mary Ann presents annually from Celtic Connections.