Tuning in to an eclectic mix of sounds

British saxophonist Iain Ballamy has played in a broad range of jazz ensembles, while Norwegian multi-instrumentalist Stian Carstensen’s musical interests range from bluegrass to Balkan folk.

He’s equally comfortable playing bagpipes, guitar, violin, mandolin, banjo and a Bulgarian flute called the kaval. Together they form one of the more unusual musical pairings, the Little Radio.

Although restricted to just tenor saxophone and accordion, together the pair add vivid new shades to a surprising repertoire of songs. As with most unlikely partnerships, their meeting was entirely fortuitous.