Mishra are a fusion folk band from the UK gathering international recognition.

They draw together roots in UK traditional music with continent-spanning musical textures into joyous and breathtaking performances. Presenting finely crafted songs with stunning vocals and exhilarating instrumentals, Mishra span eclectic moods; from meditative raag inspired improvisations to high-energy celtic dance tunes underpinned by unstoppable percussive grooves. They draw on training in Indian classical, UK folk, contemporary classical, and a distinctive instrumental palette including tabla, banjo, low whistle, santoor, double bass, clarinet and an array of percussion.

Formed by acclaimed folk musicians Kate Griffin and Ford Collier, all members of Mishra met in Sheffield over a shared passion for the creative possibilities of Indian classical music. The spark of inspiration came when Kate and Ford began learning from and exploring music with Mishra’s tabla and santoor player John Ball, who shares his 20 years of deep study in Indian classical music through his Indian music ensemble at Sheffield University. Through the ensemble they met jazz double bassist Joss Mann-Hazell and contemporary Western classical clarinettist Alex Lyon, and developed a common musical language for creative collaboration through the rhythms and melodies of Indian music. Despite the band’s diverse musical backgrounds, the music they make is fluid and accessible, and always begins from the starting point of Kate and Ford’s seamless songwriting partnership.

Doors open at 7pm for an 8pm start.

Tickets £14 from Grewelthorpe Village Hall or www.wegottickets.com/grewelthorpe

For more details, email: liveatgrewelthorp@gmail.com

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