Mia Kelly
“Canadian singer, songwriter & storyteller”
Mia Kelly is an award-winning singer-songwriter from Gatineau, Quebec, making her mark on the Canadian folk music scene with a distinctive blend of folk, rock and blues.
Since releasing her debut album Garden Through The War (2022), she has been recognized as a poetic lyricist with a powerful and versatile voice. Known for her ability to weave the stories of those around her into her music, Mia is an imaginative storyteller who channels raw, vulnerable emotion through expertly crafted songs.
Her sophomore album To Be Clear (2024) received critical acclaim worldwide, including Single of the Year for “Bonefish Boys” and Video of the Year for “Si j’étais franche” at the 2025 Capital Music Awards.
Garden Through the War explored themes of resilience and growth following hardship and was recognized by the SOCAN Foundation. Mia was named Emerging Artist of the Year by Culture Outaouais, represented Canada as a finalist at the 2023 Jeux de la Francophonie in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and was awarded both Young Performer of the Year and Emerging Artist of the Year at the 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards.
Her music has been featured by La Presse, Americana UK, Ottawa Citizen, Radio-Canada, Roots Music Canada, Le Droit, SiriusXM North Americana, CBC, and more.
She has shared the stage with Basia Bulat, Kim Churchill, John Smith, Bobby Bazini, Aysanabee, The Franklin Electric to name a few, and has performed at major events and festivals including Estonia’s Tallinn Music Week, Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival, Folk Alliance International, Ottawa Bluesfest, Summerfolk, Ontario Festival of Small Halls, Festival des Montgolfières and the Winnipeg Folk Festival.
“A luscious voice that burns into fiery blues”
CBC Radio One
“Kelly’s voice…is at times is evocative of ancient chants heard softly on an early morning and at others, like a chanteuse late at night in a club deep in the Laurentians.”
Americana UK
