Looking forward to joining the Improbaband once more, this time to improvise musically on the theme of AI and consciousness.
For those of you in the Midlands, Balladeste, my duo with Tara Franks, make our way up north to perform at Seven Arts (SAA UK) Looking forward to sharing our music and hope you can join us here:
https://www.saa-uk.org/concerts/balladeste-25th-sept-thursday/
We are looking forward to this set of gigs with our dear friend and songwriter-folk singer Moira Smiley from the USA. We will interweave our original compositions with Moira’s Rhizome Project, joined by guest strings Laura Moody, cello & Flora Curzon, violin..
https://www.emilyschoirs.co.uk/event-details/moira-smiley-and-friends
We join Moira Smiley for a second night, performing her tunes interwoven with Balladeste’s original compositions, joined by guest string players Laura Moody, cello & Flora Curzon, violin.
More information soon!
Come join us for a special garden celebratory evening of the sounds of Brazil, samba and choro, with Aleh Ferreira & Alvorada. My TFG Series continues with this stellar, soulful and playful lineup!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tfg-intimate-house-concert-brazilian-garden-party-tickets-1467160830539?aff=oddtdtcreator Book tickets here!
The musical trio comes together again to join Madrid-based dancer Cristina San Gregorio at the Jamboree. Come join us for this intimate and special experience of flamenco music and dance.
https://www.jamboreevenue.co.uk/events/flamenco-with-lourdes-fernandez-and-her-band-6/
Looking forward to joining Cristina San Gregorio again this year, alongside Adrian Sola, guitar and Jasmine Villa-Lobos, singer for a vibrant evening of dance and music.
https://batterseaspanish.com/whats-on/flamenco-show-cristina-san-gregorio-and-friends
We are honoured to join this beautiful line-up (Alice Zawadski, Fred Thomas, The Magic Lantern, Zac Gvi) in this intimate and cozy church setting to support Medical Aid for Palestinians.
Join us on Thursday July 24th 7-10pm at Heath Street Baptist Church in Hampstead for an evening of musical rapture in support of and solidarity with the people of Gaza.
Balladeste
The Magic Lantern
Fred Thomas
Zac Gvi
£15 suggested donation or PWYC
All proceeds go to MAP (Medical Aid for Palestine)
Our final stop of the Sheherazaad tour at the Munich club Import/Export!
Onwards on our tour, we make our way to Lausanne Switzerland to play in the gorgeous cathedral as a part of the citywide festival.
A cosy show with the new band of Sheherazaad at this intimate Berlin venue.
Thrilled to join the up-and-coming artist Sheherazaad on a Germany/Switzerland Tour. We grace Fusion Festival on the Neuland and Laufhaus stage.
if you’re there, come join us!
The culmination of a two month project working with primary school classes to write new songs.
Hear foot-stomping traditional songs from around the world, as well as original songs in over 30 languages written by the children and inspired by refugee stories, and join in with interactive singing, beatboxing and body percussion!
https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2025/event/music-action-international-harmonise-london
By popular demand, Aradhana is re-touring its hit production, “Sangeet Yatra” which translates as “Journey of Music”.
This high energy show brings together an ensemble of incredible artists, presenting a rich mix of live music from across the globe ranging from India to the Middle East and anything in between!
The ensemble is led by the critically acclaimed Tabla Maestro Sanju Sahai and features Danny Keane on Piano/Cello, Preetha Narayanan on Violin, Jason Carter on the Harp Guitar, Kirpal Singh Panesar on the Esraj. Jaymini Sahai completes the lineup presenting North Indian classical dance, Kathak.
The third edition of the house gig version of my event series Travelling the face of the Globe is on 25th May at 5 pm, featuring Palestinian oud maestro Saied Silbak & The Gambian kora master Sura Susso.
Come join us on this wonderful bank holiday Sunday evening:)
Joining the Third Culture collective to support Osman Mir, Gujurati folk singer, as a part of the South Asian Sounds festival @ Southbank.
https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/osman-mir-third-culture-collective/
My yearly collaboration with the stellar Kirtan singer and spiritual guide Radhika Das. The Union Chapel gigs are soulful and vibrant and not to be missed for an immersive and connected experience!
https://unionchapel.org.uk/whats-on/radhika-das-heartland-live-in-london
A project by percussionist and composer Denis Kucherov, blending the rich musical traditions of the Middle East, India, and Africa. Joining him is Giuliano Modarelli, an Italian guitarist known for merging jazz, flamenco, and classical styles with Indian and Middle Eastern rhythms and Preetha Narayanan - violinist, composer, and educator with a unique musical story that crosses countries, cultures, and genres.
Tara and I of Balladeste are happy to invite Tullis Rennie, electronics, as our guest collaborator on the third installation of our SJQ residency in Dalston. Come join us for another beautiful evening of new music.
More info soon
Performing indian classical violin alongside choir and orchestra in Indian-American composer Shruthi Rajashekar’s piece Sarojini.
https://www.warwickartscentre.co.uk/whats-on/nkZ-sarojini-university-of-warwick-symphony-orchestra-chorus/
Happy to join Identidades and El Chuli as a guest artist for this fabulous evening of flamenco. Come join us!!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/identidades-el-chuli-tickets-1235127632999?aff=oddtdtcreator
Thrilled to be invited to play on George Nelson’s captivating series, Moment’s Notice.
Moment's Notice showcases five leading lights in the art of spontaneous composition. Each episode consists of one duo and one trio playing fully-improvised, 40-minute sets. The evening culminates with a combo quintet set. Line-ups are curated by the event creator, George Nelson.
The event takes place @ Amp Studios, Old Kent Road.
Info link soon.
We - Balladeste - continue our residency at Servant Jazz Quarters with the second in the series, featuring the wonderful lyricist and singer-songwriter-multi-instrumentalist Ana Silvera. We have been writing a new EP with Ana and we will be debuting our new collection.
https://billetto.co.uk/e/balladeste-ana-silvera-servant-jazz-quarters-tickets-1097018
Balladeste is looking forward to joining our dear friend and soulful musician Wilderthorn in his Immerse Series: a candle-lit, meditative live music experience of improvised, ethereal sounds and atmospheric textures at St Katherine’s Chapel. Come join us for this special evening.
We bring our music to the university setting!
More info soon.
Teaming up with DJ Ritu’s curated stage to celebrate the Diwalifestivities, thrilled to be performing a short set with this new Indian Classical-inspired project with Giuliano Modarelli- guitar, Harkiret Singh- tabla, and me on Indian violin.
https://wembleypark.com/whats-on/wembley-park-diwali-weekend-2024/
Tara & I are thrilled to be a support act to our dear friends from Alvorada for their album launch. Expect a vibrant and joyous evening with catchy melodies and rhythms.
https://tickets.thecockpit.org.uk/sales/shows/alvorada-album-launch---faz-te/tickets
Looking forward to playing an Indian Classical set with my dear friends Giuliano Modarelli, guitar & Harkiret Singh, tabla. Come join us!
We are making our debut at the vibrant Colourscape Festival! Expect a unique and immersive experience.
We will be playing alongside OTTER on the 14th, multiple sets between 11:30-3:30 PM.
For more info, check here:
https://www.eyemusic.org.uk/whatsonevents/events/event14.html
A beautiful experience held at the Hastings event with new music, including composer Judith Weir and more. More info soon
Connecting back with my dear friends from the Green Room Collective to play at the Summer Sounds Music Festival in King’s Cross- Coal Drops Yard. Come out and enjoy the summer with us!!
https://www.kingscross.co.uk/event/summer-sounds-music-festival
