Magic Violin

The Devil is in the details... and the lentils! 🥣🎻✨

We’ve had so much fun sharing the story, the sounds, and the (slightly chaotic) kitchen secrets behind our album, The Devil’s Lentil Soup. From the folk archives to the boiling pot, this remastered journey has been a labour of love for the Magic Violin team.

If you haven’t had a chance to dive into the full folklore behind the music, the kitchen is still open! You can read the story, listen to the album, and grab the recipe for the soup inspired by this project right here: https://www.magicviolin.uk/devils-lentil-soup-remastered

A massive thank you to everyone who has been listening, cooking, and sharing this with us.

But don't put your aprons away just yet... 😉

We are already back in the "musical kitchen" polishing off our next EP. Let’s just say, if The Devil’s Lentil Soup was the main course, our next project is a particularly delightful dessert you won't want to miss. Watch this space — the sweet notes are coming soon! 🍰🎶

London, it has been far too long... ✨🎻

We are so much looking forward to this Saturday's performance. We have not performed in London for ages, as the art venues where acoustic artistic music is welcome are dying out.

A huge, heartfelt thank you to the wonderful team at Folkandroots for making this evening possible — it is such a joy to work with people who care as much about acoustic music as we do.

The repertoire for this show is really special to us. I have chosen songs and pieces from Hungary all the way down the Silk Road — a lot of songs that radiate golden energy, and are very special to Jeremy and me, and our special guests Karen (percussion) and Fraser (cello).

We would absolutely love to share this warm, rare evening of music and stories with you.

The Details:
📅 When: Saturday, 23rd May 2026
⏰ Time: Doors 7:00pm, Live Music 7:30pm
📍 Where: St Paul’s Church Gardens, Camden Square, London NW1 9XG
🎟️ Tickets: £14 Advance (£11 concessions) — book here: https://folkandroots.co.uk/magic-violin-duo

Come warm your soul with some live, acoustic fire this weekend. See you there! 🥂❤️

This is your final nudge that our Balkan Music Workshop at the wonderful Bridge Farm Bristol is happening this Sunday, May 17th!

What’s in the secret bag? 🤫
I’ll be sharing a couple of gems from my private collection, including a charismatic, odd-metered dance piece that hasn't really made its way into the UK Balkan circles yet. We’ll learn by ear (it’s more intuitive that way!), but I’ll have sheet music as a "safety net" for those who want it.

The Details:
📅 When: Sunday 17th May | 10.30am – 2pm
📍 Where: Bridge Farm, Glenfrome Road, Bristol BS16 1BQ
🎟️ Fee: £25 / £20 Concession
🎻 Who: All melodic instruments welcome!

We are also officially listed on the Bridge Farm "What’s On" page now! You can check it out here: https://bridgefarmbristol.co.uk/whats-on/

Expect a session that is detailed, relaxed, and properly joyful. Let’s grab a tune and make it sound fantastic! 🥂🙌🏻

Secure your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bristol-balkan-music-workshop-tickets-1986775392682

See you soon! 🤩🥰

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Balkan Music Workshop - Bridge Farm, Bristol - Sunday, May 17th This is your final nudge that our Balkan Music Workshop at the wonderful Bridge Farm is happening this Sunday, May 17th!What’s in the secret bag? 🤫I’ll be s...