Tanya Cracknell is The Grime Violinist.She collaborates with MCs and producers in the grime scene as a writer and recording artist, as well as performing for music videos and live shows.

TGV has appeared in music videos with Lethal Bizzle, D Double E, JME, P Money, Jamakabi, Maxwell D, Asher D, Young Tribez and many more. She has performed live with artists including Giggs, Mr Eazi, Flirta D, Lady Leshurr and Lioness.

TGV has performed around the world at festivals such as Glastonbury, Wireless & Boomtown, at venues including The Royal Albert Hall, Southbank Centre, Koko, Roundhouseand Hammersmith Apollo, plus appearances on BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and SBTV.

Growing up in a musical family, Tanya started playing the violin aged 7. She graduated from UEA with a 1st class degree in music, but decided to break away from the classical scene soon after, preferring to play the music she listened and raved to.

Tanya has been a recording artist for hiphop, soul, house and pop music, but her love of grime and the energy of the UK music scene drew her solo career into becoming ‘The Grime Violinist’ following the success of Instagram videos of Tanya playing to her favourite grime tracks.

TGV can now be found joining grime cyphers, radio sets, raves and studio sessions, alongside collaborations with the biggest names in the industry.

In September 2018 TGV became the first violinist in the world to release an EP of Grime Instrumentals which is regularly played on platforms including BBC1Xtra and at clashes worldwide.

Future plans include recording an album of collaborations, creating a Grime Violinist sample library and education programme, and representing the live sound of London to new audiences across the globe.

Tanya is also involved with music charities Young Urban Arts Foundation and Lyrix Organix, working with young people inspired by music.