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"We had a blast and a great sing a long Paolo had to work in a small office space with 25 colleagues ‘up close’ As Paolo had great communication and preparation before arrival - the event ran perfectly. The team loved it. 5* "

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"Always a crowd pleaser! Great variety of music and enjoyed by all age groups "

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"Amazing! Jahangir's first song caught people's attention when he played 'The boxer' by Simon and Garfunkel, a classic! Our guests loved the performance and we were very happy to have him at our venue "

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"Hey Jesús! Thank you so much for last Thursday. You were amazing and all our guests loved it!"

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"As we sailed through the canals, his mandolin music echoed softly around us. It was like Venice itself was singing. Truly the most romantic experience of our lives."

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"His Andalucía show, with his parents, his brother in a tuba, 3 string players and percussionist. And a brilliant substitute dancer for his wife. Totally exhilarating. As passionate as you’d expect, but the addition of a chamber ensemble really enhanced the range and musical textures he wove. The cante jondo singing of his parents was electrifying and their palmeando (hand clapping and counter clapping) superb. It was a brilliant set. And I haven’t mentioned the dancing and the zapateando (foot ‘stomping’) which were first class. Daniel’s guitar playing is at the centre of it all. If you want to get a sense of this family, this company of flamenco performers watch this brilliant BBC Scotland segment where they demonstrate their skills. If you like this you’ll LOVE seeing them live. https://youtu.be/HF7-w1QGkfc?si=e4MDi6F9OQfo_Ihx"

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"I hired Jack for my partners 50th birthday in a country pub local to us. I contacted Jack and he kept great communication through out. He also learned some songs which we wanted to be played on the night, which was great. Jack was brilliant on the night. He is very talented and created a great atmosphere. All of our friends and family were so impressed. We also all had a sing along with him at the end of the night which was amazing. Jack was perfect and really made the night. He went above and beyond what we expected. I would definitely hire him again."

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"Swite Duo entertained our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. It was simply fantastic, and everything was easy. All the guests were delighted, and they are charming people. They have a wide repertoire where you can choose the song that best suits your style."

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"What a show! Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company presented The Art Of Believing, and early into the show, the audience suspended their disbelief at the skill and talent each member of the Company demonstrated. The Epstein Theatre was a brilliant setting for the show, small enough for us to feel truly involved in the experience with excellent sound throughout. Daniel Martinez’s flamenco guitar playing was breathtaking, very intense and atmospheric. He sat alone on a chair in the middle of the stage and that was it for the first couple of numbers and that was all that was needed. But then he was joined by two male and female flamenco singers and with rhythmic clapping and heartfelt vocals, if you closed your eyes, you could imagine the sun on your face, blue skies, a cold glass of wine while you surveyed the Spanish countryside. There was also flamenco dancing. Emotional and passionate then lighter and slightly comedic as musicians from the cast joined in. The accompanying two guitarists and an exceptional violinist brought the songs to life with such energy! Daniel didn’t speak too much during the performance but he gave us a little background to the compositions and informed us that the beautiful flamenco dancer was his fiancé. It was pure flamenco at its vibrant and passionate best and I would definitely go to see this again."

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"Wonderful! Stephan is an incredibly talented musician, and charming young man. I completely trusted him to make my daughter’s wedding ceremony exactly what she wanted – very unique and special. I gave him a list of some special songs and a general idea, and he magically made it happen. These were all pieces that were completely non-traditional that he had to acquire and learn! I cannot express to you how amazingly perfect his performance was; timing, skill, intuition, and beauty."

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"We requested ben to perform at a charity event, he showed up an hour before the show to set up and also helped us to get to know him a bit more before the show. Ben has a great voice and gave a brilliant performance, guests at the charity all complimented ben during and at the end of the show, with his great performance we managed to deliver an successful event. He was also very polite throughout the duration of the event, would definitely recommend Ben."

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"Professionalism from minute 1. The guests were delighted and commented that it is the touch that sets it apart from other weddings."

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" Yaz xxx oud player is widely regarded as a very good, highly respected oud player. Here’s why musicians, critics, and venues take him seriously: 🎵 Musical Skill & Reputation • Strong technical command of the oud: His playing shows control, speed, and expressive phrasing, especially in improvisation (taqsim). • Expressive style: Critics often highlight the emotional depth and atmosphere of his playing rather than just flashiness. • Comparisons to top players: He has been compared in reviews to internationally respected oud masters like Anouar Brahem, which is high praise in the oud world. 🌍 Professional Recognition • Major venues & festivals: He has performed at places like Ronnie Scott’s, the Barbican, Royal Festival Hall, WOMAD, and Glastonbury — venues that book only high-level musicians. • Serious collaborations: Playing with artists such as Robert Plant, Natacha Atlas, Cheb Mami, and Transglobal Underground indicates strong peer recognition. • Longevity: He has maintained an active career for decades, which usually only happens when a musician is consistently good and in demand. 🎶 Musical Value • He’s not just a technician — he’s also a composer and bandleader, able to integrate the oud into jazz, blues, and world-music contexts without losing its traditional character. • His work with Fantazia and later ensembles shows versatility across traditional and contemporary styles. Bottom line If you measure “good” by: • technical ability ✅ • musical expression ✅ • professional respect ✅ • sustained career at high-level venues"

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"Jack was really fantastic at our event. He was very easy to deal with before, giving me a call a few days before to finalise details. He turned up on time, was very little effort to look after, and played some excellent music throughout, just the right vibe for a relaxed afternoon party. I should have pressed him to take more of a break, because I think he just kept on playing, beyond the timings we booked him for. Overall, he was really excellent & made a huge difference to our event, with lots of the guests commenting on how much they liked him."

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"These guys rock! I am the promoter at Slim Jim's Liquor Store and I highly recommend these guys, a safe bet when you want the crowd at your bar to sing along with the band, they really know how to interact with the public Great selection of music covered by amazing musicians."

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