Dorothy Carter, an American virtuoso, carved a unique niche within the electronic and folk music realms through her masterful integration of ancient and contemporary sounds. Specializing in an array of stringed instruments, including the hammered dulcimer, zither, psaltery, and hurdy-gurdy, Carter's music is a bridge between the medieval and the modern, blending traditional melodies with experimental twists. Her contributions significantly influenced the psychedelic folk genre and played a pivotal role in the revival of medieval music, making her a revered figure among enthusiasts of eclectic and boundary-pushing electronic music.