Iskra means 'a spark to ignite everything'.
Iskra is a group of string players enjoying playing music together regardless of genre. We have performed to thousands of people at the Royal Albert Hall and to 30 people in an old cow shed. We have performed various concerts and festivals across Europe with icelandic electronic/classical composer Johann Johannsson. We have been honorary Illinoisemakers with Sufjan Stevens for a week. We have got our fingers around some very fast strings parts with Vampire Weekend. We have also provided considerate loving for Paul Frith and accompanied My Brightest Diamond in London.
In 2005 we released our debut classical album, Sanctuary. Watch out for a collaborations EP and some reinterpretations of Minotaur Shock tracks during 2008.
For bookings for live performances or sessions contact James Underwood via our profile page.Individually Iskra members have a wealth of session experience and have worked with artists such as Paul McCartney, Ronan Keating, Sinead O'Conner, Divine Comedy, Suede, Travis, Courtney Pine etc.