Klezmer-ish is what happens when four classically trained musicians let their hair down and embark on a voyage of cultural wanderlust. Blending classical rigour with fearless musical exploration, the group brings finesse and their signature twist to a wildly eclectic repertoire. Hop aboard the Klezmer-ish caravan for an unforgettable journey through a kaleidoscope of moods and styles — from the bohemian back streets of Budapest and the swinging strings of 1930s Paris to the sultry cafés of Buenos Aires, and beyond — all delivered with the group’s trademark energy, warmth, and sheer delight in being proudly…ish!

“Delightfully engaging, brilliant, highly skilled multi-instrumentalists…clearly very passionate about sharing with others the
music they so clearly love” The Yorkshire Post

“A complete and utter transportation to any cobbled, bohemian street in Eastern Europe…resplendent with quirky off-beats and pretty melodies” The Sphinx

Ailsa Mainwaring performs classic and contemporary Yiddish song across the London folk scene. She has studied with world renowned tutors in Germany and the UK. She is part of the London Yiddish Shpilers theatre troupe, vocal duo Yiddiomatikh, and close harmony trio Magic Number. In 2024 Ailsa was supported by Help Musicians to study polyphonic song in Georgia. She is a recovering opera singer who spends her time running the New River Shanty Crew and helping out at Bowes Park Folk Club.