Solomon Willy Hire a guitarist to perform solo or with a DJ for your party, wedding or events.

Based in South Africa

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
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Location
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Travel
up to 100 miles
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Price
from R10000 (ZAR)
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Rated
10 / 10 from 3 reviews
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Price Guide

Description Price
One man band for up to 3 hoursR10000 (ZAR)
Duo with (Vocal, Musician or DJ)R15000 (ZAR)
Quartet - 4 Piece BandR20000 (ZAR)
Quintet - 5 Piece BandR25000 (ZAR)
Full Band - 6 Piece BandR30000 (ZAR)
Prices include all performance fees and taxes. Payment can be made via direct bank transfer or cash on the day of your event if half deposit is made prior the event day. Plz note any event out of Durban, transport & “hotel accommodations if necessary” should be provided by the client.

About / Biography

Solomon Willy is a Guitarist, Afrobeat Singer, Composer and a Band leader. He's extremely versatile & professional to the core, performing as a solo musician and Dj for your Weddings, Cocktail, Dinner, Lunch, Birthdays, Jazz Festivals, Corporate, Lounges & Restaurants events.

Reviews (3)

There are currently 3 user ratings for Solomon Willy

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 10

Location

Based in South Africa

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Travels up to 100 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 100 miles)
Travel areas on the map are approximate (distances may vary) free quote

Song list

Popular Music

Thy Kingdom Come - Jonnathan Buttler

Just the two of us - Grover Washington

Maputo

Breezin

Mister magic

Nothing’s gonna change my love for you

Heal the world

Loving you

Made for me - Muni Long

I wanna know - Joe

And many more..

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Two Speakers and Sub Speakers and a mixer. I also come with my small mixer for one man band


What information do you require about a venue?

We need to know any directions that will help us find the venue and know the sound system to be provided.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

No, but we can recommend a sound system supplier for your events


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes, with YouTube Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

My music career took centre stage when i was selected in a talent search audition at the Durban SABC to perform at the 2010 FIFA World Cup Fan Festival stages in Durban.


What's your favourite type of event?

Jazz Festival Concerts & Africa Day Concerts


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

Solomon was exposed to Music at a very early stage, started as a member of children church choir. At a later stage he studied Guitar at UKZN School of Music under the direction of Demi Fernandez. He formed his band in 2019. Offering original composition and extensive mix of popular tasteful african music and jazz standards. We performed at Jazz Centre’s and Durban Jazz Festival from 2010 and many others


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

My influence include: Norman Brown, Fela Kuti, Tony Grey, Salif Keita, Oliver Mtukudzi, Rex Jim Lawson, Santana, George Benson and many more.
Greatest song of all time: Heal The World by Michael Jackson

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We normally arrive 2 hours before the performance to set up. We normally perform 2 x 45 minutes or 2 x 60 minute sets. We’re happy to play a bit longer or shorter but we’ve found that these set times suit us and our audiences best.


Are you happy to perform outside?

We’re happy to play outside but we ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

We can learn specific songs before the event but we usually limit this to 5 songs. The clients are welcome to pick a set list from our repertoire or let us choose the music for them.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Previous customers would describe us as a high energy group that loves to get the audience on their feet dancing.


What's you favourite type of music?

Afro-beat, Jazz, Afro-pop, Jazz Fusion, Jazz Funk.

Recent Clients

Solomon Willy has performed for these clients:

Owners Office (Durban)

The Room (Durban)

Dukkah Restaurant (Durban)

14 on Chartwell (Durban)

Durban Tourism and more

Venues

Solomon Willy has performed at these venues:

Durban International Conference Centre

Durban Exhibition Centre

The Playhouse Company (Durban)

Durban Racecourse

The Chairman (Durban)

Wahooz on the promenade (Durban)

Ugu Sport & Leisure Centre

Standard Bank Joy of Jazz (jHB)

Durban Jazz Festival

9 Cities in Australia

More Info

Event types

Wedding

Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Religious Event

Recording Session

Cruise

Virtual Event

Charity Event

Theatre Show

Burns Night

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres

Jazz

Blues

Church Music

Electronic

House

Gospel

Background Music

Originals

Pop

Acoustic

Covers

Funk

Karaoke

Motown

R&B

World Music

African Music

Features

Can provide battery amplifier
Instrumental
Uses backing tracks
Will travel internationally
Male vocalist
DJ / background music options

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