Ruby John (she/her)is an Anishinaabe fiddler and a member of the Grand Traverse Band. Raised in Michigan’s traditional music community, she grew up immersed in local Irish sessions, contra and square dances, and Old-Time fiddle jamborees across the state. Her playing spans Old-Time, Métis, Irish, and French Canadian styles, reflecting the diversity of the traditions she carries. Recently, Ruby has been sharing her love of music by teaching fiddle to children on Beaver Island, Michigan.