Mishra are a global folk duo from the UK gathering international recognition, who draw together roots in UK traditional music with continent-spanning musical textures into a virtuoso performance on banjo, low whistle, guitar, tabla, and percussion. Performing 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 create an unaccountably big sound for just two people.
Since acclaimed musicians Kate Griffin (described as ‘one of the top banjo players in the country’ by virtuoso Dan Walsh) and Ford Collier (Young Folk Award Nominee with The Drystones) met in Sheffield over a shared passion for finding inspiration in Indian classical music, their genre defying approach to composition has taken them to festivals around the UK including Celtic Connections and Cambridge Folk Festival, international touring in New Zealand, and cross-cultural collaboration in Mozambique. 2023 saw them win a prestigious Danny Kyle award from Celtic Connections and tour the UK in collaboration with Indian classical/sufi singer Deepa Shakthi with support from Arts Council England.
Kate and Ford love the outdoors and tree climbing, with lots of their music inspired by nature.
‘In lower primary the children were very still and quiet they also clapped and were transfixed on the musicians.’ – Northridge School
‘The musicians were fantastic with our children. They were warm and friendly and were able to judge what our children needed and respond appropriately.’ – Hucklow Primary
‘Some of our most challenging pupils have asked for them to return as they enjoyed the session that much – which for us to see is a huge achievement.’ – The Willows School
