"haunting compositions that transcend the limitations of two instruments" Songlines 2026
New album ‘Imprints’ out 05.11 - Available for pre-order now
“Narayanan and Franks’s collaboration is pure magic” Backseat Mafia
"...defies easy definition, is it folk, is it Indian classical, is it contemporary minimalism or is it a mixture? ...very very special indeed" BBC Radio 3 - InTune
“Cinematographers looking for music that can radiate suspense but at the same time is warm and intimate…look no further”
Songlines 4****
A collaboration between Preetha Narayanan (Violin/USA) and Tara Franks (cello/UK), UK-baseed string duo, Balladeste, explore the versatility and sound potential of just two string instruments. With traces of contemporary minimalism, Indian classical and folk, the duo co-creates all original compositions that are vibrant and experimental yet melodic and filmic in quality – songs without words with a contemporary alt-folk twist.
"...an extraordinary and beautiful listening experience" Folk Radio UK
