Barbara Bartz

New music video this Sunday, curtesy of For Folk’s Sake who filmed me perform live my arrangement of a polish folk song, Leć głosie po rosie (Fly, my voice).

Two fiddlers on a burning roof are to strike again!! With @thestolenband at the @londonremixedfestival this coming Saturday 26th of March. Videos from @maverickfestivalsuffolk last August

Live on the channel now, @basia_bartz feat Ben Reed. With a hauntingly beautiful performance of Gdy przychodzisz (English translation “when you come”) a reference to when darkness comes upon one. Basia’s EP 'Out of the Woods' comes out February 2nd #plectrum #livemusic #liveperformance

Some lovely and atmospheric pictures from my recent gig at @harmonizecafelondon courtesy of @enes.buldur

Over a week since this album became available for streaming. It was a truly beautiful night and I am very pleased to have been featured on this stunning record. Listen to it and let yourself fall under its spell :-) @michelestodartofficial @alicekatherinephelps @emmaholbrookdrums @andybrucebruce @davidfordmusic

Just a week until we welcome Basia Bartz and Shem Fillmore to #Soho folk and blues #London on Thursday 2nd April - limited capacity so please pre-book - £12 advance - folkandroots.co.uk Born & raised in Poland, violinist Basia Bartz has been praised for her sensitive ear and versatile playing. English traditional music from a parallel universe – Shem Fillmore stirs together the future, past and alternative timelines into a seething broth. #whatsonlondon #livemusic #thingstodoinlondon #livemusic #centrallondon #londonmusic

On Thursday 2nd April #Soho Folk and Blues #London presents an exceptional double bill featuring Shem Fillmore and Basia Bartz - limited capacity so pls pre-book - folkandroots.co.uk English traditional music from a parallel universe – Shem Fillmore stirs together the future, past and alternative timelines into a seething broth. Whether performing arrangements of traditional songs or her own original material, Basia Bartz combines sounds from the many musical worlds she’s visited and weaves them into an intricate and evocative musical tapestry #whatsonlondon #livemusic #centrallondon #londonmusic #folkmusic #londonevents

A few shots from last week gig with Saiichi Sugiyama and his band at the legendary 100 Club, opening for Connor Selby. Photos curtesy of Al Stuart @100clublondon @saiichisugiyama @redcapphoto

A few more photos from my most enjoyable gigs last year. 1. with Moulettes (Magic Garden) 2. International Women Day (Green Note) 3. with Abigail Lapell (The Jazz Café) 4. and 5. with The House and Garage Orchestra (Trentham Park, Stoke-on-Trent) 6. with Saiichi Sugiyama (Aylesbury) 7. with Dana Immanuel (Glastonbury Festival) 8. and 9. with Rooftop Assembly (Folklore)

Around this time last year I had the privilege of playing alongside an array of amazing musicians during the AMA Awards Ceremony. Among the many great artists we got to accompany was Candi Staton. What an unbelievable honour and joy that was; something I never thought I’d experience.

As I have neglected posting here in a long while, I’ve decided to treat you all to a little episodic overview of what I’ve been up to during the last twelve months. One of the collaborations I enjoyed the most in 2025 was playing with the amazing @michelestodartofficial . Her set at Glastonbury (Acoustic Stage), and the magical evening we spent at the @soundloungecic in Sutton, were two of the most memorable gigs we did over the course of year. Michele also released a live album, which was recorded at St. Pancras Old Church. Listening back to it, I found myself genuinely moved. A real pleasure for someone who usually cringes hearing herself play. It’s not currently available online, so you’ll need to order a copy from Michele’s website should you want to hear it (please do, it’s worth it!). I can’t wait for future gigs with Michele and her wonderful band.

Basia Bartz @basia_bartz is a Poland-born, London-based violinist with a flair for expressive, genre-hopping sound. Steeped in classical technique but just as much at home in folk, gypsy, and jazz fiddle traditions, she’s woven her playing through Americana, experimental, jazz, and alternative projects, lighting up major London stages and touring across Europe. After years of prolific gigging and recording, she’s now carving out her own bold solo path. This Sunday, though, she joins Peter Culshaw in a global ensemble celebrating the launch of his new album Surrender to Love – freshly picked as one of Bandcamp’s “New and Notable.” It’s a night built around Peter’s visionary blend of sound, travel, and spirit. They’ll be joined by cellist @harvey.1336 Harvey Gibbons, along with a remarkable Ukrainian duo: bandura player and singer @mariampetrovska Mariia Petrovska, and flute maestro @nazarlekh Nazar Lekh. Mariia and Nazar will also play a short set of their own, shining a spotlight on Ukraine and offering a taste of more events to come in its support. The launch takes place at 7pm on 30 November at The Red Hedgehog, 255 Archway Road, N6 5BS. Tickets via the Box Office: 0208 348 5050 or QR code