Group
Joglaresa
UK / London medieval & folk band
- From
- London, United Kingdom
- Since
- 1992–present
- Releases
- 10
- traditional country
About
Joglaresa is a London-based medieval and folk band, known for their scholarly and imaginative re-creation of medieval music. Founded in 1992 by director Belinda Sykes, their music spans a range of European, Middle Eastern and North African medieval and folk genres, drawing especially on Arabic, Sephardic and Andalusian traditions. They are also notable for their innovative programming and use of improvisation.
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They have been featured artists in national radio concert broadcasts on BBC Radio 3 and BBC Radio Jersey.
The name Joglaresa refers to the female troubadours of the middle ages – Sykes' vision was of a largely female band, although it was mostly male in the early years.
Members
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Lea Cornthwaite lead vocals
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Elsa Bradley hammered dulcimer
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Riccardo Delfino harp
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Tim Garside hammered dulcimer, background vocals, percussion
Discography
Albums
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Ballads of Love and Betrayal: Sephardic Songs of the Mediterranean
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Magdalena: Medieval Songs for Mary Magdalen
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Stella nuova: Celebratory Songs of Medieval Italy
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Douce Dame Debonaire, French Medieval Song C12th - C14th
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Dancing in Tetuán Apple Music
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Dreams of Andalusia
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In Hoary Winter's Night: Irish and English Songs of Wintertide
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Nuns & Roses Apple Music
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Sing we Yule
Links
Official
Reference
Founder
Instrumental supporting musician
Tags
- medieval and chant
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 12945c5e-a82f-4954-8965-180c3bbdb29f
- ISNI
- 0000000101806530
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 8 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.