Raging folk fusing hypnotic pan-European melodies with modern dance rhythms. Heavy beatbox, wild fiddle, an energetic thrill-filled musical journey from familiar lands to the beyond and back. Ushti Baba deliver a fierce fresh perspective while paying warm tribute to their trad folk roots. 

The Bristol-based 7-piece has been tearing up venues and festivals at home and abroad since 2013, with countless prominent slots across the UK and Europe. In 2019 they enjoyed their first primetime radio play on BBC 6 Music. 

'a class issue' EP features five unique tracks of undeniable acoustic rave - an exploration of cultural identity and cross-boundary connections with influences from klezmer to sea shanties to slip jigs and beyond. Youth lends his magic with a dub mix of original Morris-inspired track Industry.

As of September 2023, the band have been busy in the studio working on a brand new album. Expect lush arrangements with heavy beats and basslines. The first single is due for release in November.

“Make some space - you might need it as you flail around!”

Chris Hawkins, BBC 6 Music

“You are so blinking good you make my eyes bleed”

Chris Brown, Boomtown Fair Town Crier

“Guaranteed to raise the dust and leave no blade untrod...killer festival heroes”

Chris Tofu, Director: Continental Drifts Music

“Simply blew the place apart. Their sheer energy & sense of joy in their music is matched by their musicianship”

Rachael Clarke, Director: Priddy Folk Festival

 "Ushti Baba played our festival twice: both shows were absolute highlights in the festival history. The energy of the band is unique & all members are fantastic guys. They'll be back on our stage for sure"

Tommy Kirchmann, Director: Acoustic Summer Festival (Dusseldorf)

“Had the crowd eating out their hand… Well recommended”

Adam Curtis, Director: Eden Festival

“An effervescent live performance”

Geoff Dixon, Director: WoW Festival

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