We are Oak Bell, six musicians from across Europe — France, Germany, Ireland and the UK — brought together by a shared love of traditional music.
We formed in May 2025, growing out of the regular Heiners Folk Jam in Berlin-Neukölln.
We arrange songs for six voices, six instruments (an accordion, two guitars, a violin, a cello, and a double bass), and our repertoire spans many languages: Breton, Georgian, Ladino, French, German, Irish, English, Welsh, Greek, Romani, and Arabic.
The members
Delphine (France)
voice and accordion
Originally from Brittany, I grew up surrounded by fest-noz dances and Celtic music traditions. Over time, I explored new sounds, from classical and folk rock to blues, Celtic punk, and punk rock.
As a music therapist, I believe in music as a language beyond words, a bridge between people and emotions. Singing in many languages feels like setting sail toward new horizons each time we play, inviting everyone to journey together through sound and soul.
Bianca (France)
voice and guitar
Born in Paris, I started out in theater (University and Jacques Lecoq), but after moving to Berlin in 2011, I fell into its wild musical universe. From noise and free improv to some pop-rock-soul cover bands, I’ve been exploring what my voice can do — helped along by some Roy Hart training. And one night, I stumbled into a Tuesday folk session and remembered how much I love those old songs that travel through time, space and people’s hearts.
Guy (UK)
voice and guitar
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Kellie (Ireland)
voice and violin/viola
Born in Dublin, though perhaps a touch rebelliously, I did not grow up steeped in the lilting strains of Irish folk music. Instead, my path led me through the structured beauty of classical violin and viola, weaving harmonies within orchestras and chamber ensembles for much of my life.After completing my studies in classical composition, I followed a quiet yearning to Berlin, hoping to further my journey through the world of symphonic sound. Yet, amidst the city’s wild pulse and wandering souls, my heart began to stir toward something earthier, more ancient: the world of folk music. It was as though my spirit remembered a melody it had never learned, but somehow always known.
Folk music is not written on paper, but in the hearts of the people passed from soul to soul, like a flame that never dies.
Sarah (Germany/Uk)
voice and cello
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Chris (Germany/UK)
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