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Kate Griffin is a leading clawhammer banjo player, singer and composer in the UK folk and world scene, specialising in cross-cultural collaborations. Through her innovative banjo style and intricate compositions she seamlessly fuses her musical influences of traditional UK and American folk with music from around the world.

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Kate Griffin is a leading clawhammer banjo player, singer and composer on the UK folk and world scene. Described as “one of the top banjo players in the country” by virtuoso Dan Walsh, her innovative banjo style combines both traditional UK and American folk, whilst also placing the banjo in a contemporary global setting. Kate has worked as a performer and composer over the last 7 years, touring internationally with her band Mishra, collaborating with Indian classical vocalist Deepa Shakthi, whilst performing with other projects including The Magpies, theatre company Pif-Paf, and the CBeebies Christmas Panto 2023. Kate released her debut album ‘Tchopo’ with Mozambican timbila master Matchume Zango. In 2024 her love of the wild landscape surrounding her home in Sheffield came together with her musical talent for collaboration in co-composing music for Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s production of The Secret Garden.