Joe Townsend and Martin Green

Joe Townsend and Martin Green play music that walks through the hinterland of jazz, folk, and contemporary music on violin, guitar, accordion, and an array of rarely heard instruments such as Mongolian cello, octave violin, musical saw and Fender Rhodes. Its influences draw from the raw power and mystery of Duke Ellington and Romanian gypsy music, through the hypnotic minimalism of John Adams and Steve Reich and into the darker regions of English folk music. Buy CDs >>

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Mukka

Fronted by the Transylvanian singer Dana Codorean-Berciu, Mukka have built a reputation for superbly wild and energetic stage shows with high-speed instrumentals which swoop from reckless abandon to deepest Romanian blues. They have played everywhere from Glastonbury Festival to the Queen’s Concert at Buckingham Palace and have released 2 albums. Buy CDs >>

"The sensation of Glastonbury" John Peel

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Joe Townsend Band

Featuring violin (Joe Townsend) and plus accordion, rhythm section and splashes of unusual colour from instruments such as the cembalom, Joe Townsend Band explore the full spectrum of acoustic sounds generated from travels through Europe and America, a background in Jazz and Blues and the culturally diverse environment of London itself. And the result: a sizzling set of danceable fiddle-led tunes with plenty of virtuosity.

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Petite Fleur

Petite Fleur is a violin and accordion duo whose verstility spans French, Italian, Klezmer, Celtic, Classical, Russian and Balkan music. The smooth style provides the perfect intimate atmosphere for restaurants or parties and gives an incendiary spark to wedding parties, ensuring a night that nobody will forget. More info>>

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