Hello, I'm Kate Bevan-Baker.

Newfoundland-born Kate Bevan-Baker is a dynamic fiddler​,​ classical violinist​,​ and singer whose musical journey spans a rich tapestry of genres from Celtic and jazz to classical. Her artistry has earned her a Prix Opus for her performance of Baratin d’Marins with La Nef (Traditional Quebecois Concert of the Year​,​ 2022) and three Canadian Folk Music Award nominations. A passionate educator​,​ Kate is a part-time professor at Concordia and McGill Universities​,​ where she balances her thriving career as a freelance musician. A violinist since the age of four​,​ Kate’s deep musical versatility is rooted in her formal training. She holds performance degrees from Memorial and McGill Universities​,​ a Graduate Certificate in University Teaching​,​ and a PhD focused on Irish music from Concordia University. Her performance career has taken her across North America​,​ Europe​,​ Russia​,​ and China​,​ performing with various ensembles and orchestras. Kate’s accolades include national and international performances​,​ recordings​,​ presentations​,​ and lectures. She has been nominated for Canadian Folk Music Awards in the Instrumental Group of the Year category (Bùmarang​,​ Archetype Trad) in 2022 and 2024​,​ and for Vocal Group of the Year for the 2025 awards. Kate continues to make her mark on the folk and classical music scenes alike. Whether on stage or in the classroom​,​ Kate's passion for music is matched only by her dedication to inspiring the next generation of musicians.