Ranagri

Ranagri is a London-based folk group that forms in 2011 and remains active. The group centres on Dónal Rogers and Eliza Marshall, with earlier line-ups also including Ellie Turner and Joe Danks. It works within contemporary folk and wider world music, with a focus on Celtic folk, original songwriting and instrumental pieces.

Style and instrumentation

The band combines flutes, whistles, harps, bodhrans, guitars, bouzoukis and vocals. Its music draws on folk traditions from different places, while also using the members’ experience in other musical settings to shape a distinctive sound.

Background and wider work

The musicians have appeared in a range of contexts outside the group, including performances at the Royal Albert Hall, broadcasts on BBC Radio 3 and touring with Peter Gabriel. They also play in Trad Irish sessions across London and have worked with medieval fusion groups and major orchestras such as the Philharmonia and the BBC Concert Orchestra.

As soloists, they contribute to soundtracks associated with James Horner, Ennio Morricone and Hans Zimmer. Their recording work also extends to the BBC, ITV and sessions for artists including The White Stripes, The Divine Comedy and Radiohead.