Folk Bands and Artists
Dila V
London based singer and performer Dila V & The Odd Beats Event Organiser & Promoter for: The LIZARD STAGE & The LATIN REUNION
Dila V and the Odd Beats
London
Multinational hip shimmying gypsy folk and psychedelia from far away lands. This Bosporus-straddling blend of Turkish folk and irresistible Balkan dance beats comes with sinuous hints of Greek Reb…
Dinho Nascimento
The sounds of Brazil from the master of the capoeira Dinho Nascimento. Percussionist, composer and singer, from Bahia based in São Paulo, master Dinho Nascimento mixes rhythms in his compositions: the…
Dipper Malkin
This inspiring duo is the meeting place for new ideas to meld with traditional song and dance tunes, the result being beautifully honed new works, breaking new ground yet routed within the tradition. …
Dirk Overbeek
Dirk Overbeek is an accordionist based in the Netherlands who is driven to display the versatility of both his instrument and his own creative talent via musical projects ranging from Brazilian jazz, …
Dirk Powell
Dirk Powell, multi-instrumentalist and singer, is a welcome return visitor to ‘the ultimate backporch session’, one whose artistry encompasses virtually the entire US roots music spectrum.
Dirty Bourbon River Show
The Dirty Bourbon River Show deftly melds sounds that range from hard-edged blues to Lisztian piano-driven ballads to New Orleans brass Their albums and live shows (both heavily intertwined) pair exub…
Dirty Cello
From China to Italy, and all over the U.S., Dirty Cello brings the world a high energy and unique spin on blues and bluegrass. Led by vivacious cross-over cellist, Rebecca Roudman, Dirty Cello is cell…
Discombobulatrix
Romanian sound artist Andra Chitimus eschews the four-four beat of her Amber Amber project in favour of crackling shellac, field recordings, and digital manipulation. Live improv with SuperCollider an…
Divanhana
Bosnia
Awarded by Songlines magazine as “Best World Music Group” in 2023, Divanhana have garnered great international success in the history of traditional music of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Adding a supple…
Diz and the Doormen
Diz Watson, musician, one of the rockinest piano players in the world - is a quintessential exponent of New Orleans style piano an exuberant mix of Barrel House, Rhythm and Blues, Rock ´n´ Roll and …
Diz ´Honeybear´ Watson
Ace Records Artist Diz ‘Honeybear’ Watson, piano player, singer and entertainer, is a quintessential exponent of New Orleans style piano, and exuberant mix of Barrelhouse, Rhythm and Blues, Rock n Rol…
Dizraeli
Bristol
Dizraeli is a Bristol-born rapper, poet and musician. Although rooted strongly in hip-hop traditions, his work draws inspiration from old folk music, recognising the common ground shared by songs of …
DJ Chris Tofu
Chris Tofu is a maverick DJ out of East London. DJing since 1995, from enormous stages to street corners, across the world, he’s well known for running the Shangri La stage at Glastonbury, as well as …
DJ Dolphin Boy
DJ Dolphin Boy is a well loved figure in Scottish festival circles, and a well know face behind the decks at parties in odd and far-flung places. At one time a cult down-tempo producer signed to Tummy…
DJ Eggs Legs
DJ EGGS LEGS of King Lagoons Flying Swordfish Band cooks a tropical omelette of Highlife, Afro FUnk, Cuban and Soukous dancefloor rhythms.
Dj Jon Bongly
A Magic Garden regular and with good reason, DJ Jon Bongly specialises in feelgood beats and retro remix – phenomenal sounds from electro swing, pulsing techno & wriggling tropical rhythms.
DJ Lunechild
Born and bred South London, Lunechild’s musical taste reflects the diversity of her origin. Firmly rooted in sample culture, her interests cover the rich interconnection between jazz, jungle, and hip-…
DJ Matt Black
Matt Black is a British DJ and one half of music duo Coldcut, which founded the Ninja Tune record label.
Djaami
Singing, living and partying in a Mediterranean atmosphere, the band DJAAMI will let you stretch your imagination with their music. Having played jazz together for 20 years, their creative composi…
DJAM
DJAM is a multi-cultural, London-based band of five musicians from different backgrounds. They create colourful and atmospheric impressions of old Greek songs, infused with melodies such as old tradit…
Djanan Turan
London
The kooky Queen of the London/ Turkish pop scene. Beautiful and enchanting.
www.djananturan.co.uk
Django Chutney
Smoking hot Manouche classics, 30´s swing, gypsy waltzes (and maybe a little bit of Black Sabbath) played with a relaxed and playful virtuosity by this new trio.
Django Reinhardt Songbook
The director of Londons Gypsy Jazz Festival, Tobie Medland; and the host of ‘Gypsy Jazz Hangouts’ podcast, Cornelius Corkery, join forces to chart the life of the genre’s founder, Django Reinhardt. Fo…
DK & The Joy Machine
Channeling a combination of Patti Smith and Lucinda Williams, DK AND THE JOY MACHINE is a Brooklyn-based, singer-songwriter and mountain dulcimer virtuoso who brings this humble trad instrument into t…
Dobranotch
Dobranoch play Russian, Jewish, Gypsy and Balkan folk music based on a deep knowledge of traditions, as well their life on the road and adventures with folk musicians from different countries, their l…
Doc Rowe
David R. Rowe (or Doc, as he has always been known) was born in Torquay, Devon. He attended Torquay Boys Grammar School, followed by Newton Abbot College of Art, Leeds Regional College of Art and Horn…
