They present the mesmerising European songs and powerful instrumental dance music from the 11th - 15th centuries, infused with the flavours of Celtic, Balkan, Sephardic and Middle-Eastern traditions.

As the bulk of their programmes comprise simply written monophonic song - with no harmony or counterpoint to draw on, Bardos Band use their combined knowledge of the musicians of the past, together with the art of improvisation to create their own soundscape to illuminate the drama of the songs.

Their exotic collection of instruments - the luxurious string sounds of saz, fiddle, oud and gittern; soft flutes and recorders, and intricate percussion timbre of tupan, daf, and rik - evoke the timeless tales of love, valour and faith.

The group's performances have received much acclaim. The musicians bring together broad experience, having played throughout the UK music festival network, in London venues such as the Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room, on BBC Television, and BBC Radio 3 and 4. They have travelled around Europe, Japan, America, Hong Kong and Brazil, and Bardos Band's CD Dreamsongs has even been played on Radio 3's Late Junction and on Icelandic Radio RUV 1!