Review Centre: World Music

"Nairoz did a great job of making my mother in law feel special. From the choice of songs to her melodious voice, everything was just perfect. We all had a good time."

Reply by Nairoz Lakhani
Thank you for the review. I am so glad that you all had a good time especially your mother in law. It was a pleasure singing for you!

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"Kulturhuset Bølgen in Ålsgårde is a rare combination of concert hall and restaurant. Hornbæk Jazzklub hosts their events here every first Friday of the month. There is room for more than 100 diners, who take their seats an hour and a half before the music begins. When the musicians take the stage, the lights in the hall are dimmed and the tables retract, and the place becomes a concert hall, where the audience does not have to move, but can remain in their good seats at the tables. The bar is silent when the music is playing, but during the break it wakes up to action, like another Holger Danske, and rattles, not with the saber, but with glasses, bottles, coffee and cake. The audience mingles both with each other and with the musicians, and a temporary close and beautiful community emerges. It was the same good atmosphere that prevailed among the musicians when Jesper Hedegaard presented his Sound of Brasil at Bølgen on Friday. The Brazilian Samba has many ramifications, and each rhythm has its own life and its own name. Jesper Hedegaard knows a lot about that, having lived in Brazil for many years. He came there in 1976 and made friends who he took with him to Denmark. Some still live here, others have returned home and new ones have joined. On Friday it was bassist Sidiel Vieira and drummer Celso de Almeida. When they play it looks playful, but that's only because they are masters of their instruments. The music flows from them, like a tsunami, whose enormous power is not noticed until it meets resistance. On Friday, there was no opposition for Jesper Hedegaard can his sambas and the evening's soloist was world class. It was Alexander Kraglund who, without a single note, played the most terrific Brazilian violin and viola with countless small shifts in the rhythmic and surprising harmony changes in the melodic, which is an essential detail of the music. Alexander Kraglund mostly played the viola and the deep timbre blended beautifully with Jesper Hedegaard's piano playing, which mostly took place in the high register. The bassist played counterrhythm and very little walking bass as in jazz. He played merrily with the already dancing rhythms in moody counterplay and he could frolic freely thanks to the fact that the drummer provided a non-slip surface for the music. The evening's many different pieces of music were a mixture of Jesper Hedegaard's own compositions and the bossa nova that Antonio Carlos Jobim started in the early 60s with A Girl From Ipanema. One is to play the violin, another is to play the harmonica, and Alexander Kraglund used this instrument in about half of the pieces. In his violin playing, there were almost no references to Svend Asmussen, which is surprising. In the harmonica playing there was great inspiration from Toots Thielemans. Jesper Hedegaard may not be the world's best-known pianist, but by thinking of another pianist, namely Chick Corea (who plays at Kulturværftet at the end of April), and some of his samba-inspired compositions such as La Fiesta and Amando's Rhumba, you get a sense of the music that was played at Bølgen on Friday. The fact that Bølgen's own sound man, Casper Skovgaard, also knows which buttons to touch and not to touch is the extra quality that Bølgen has and that many other venues can only dream of."

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"I wanted to reiterate my thanks to both the guitarist and dancer for a fantastic performances at the Gallery today. They were both absolutely superb and received excellent feedback from visitors and staff alike. Around 670 visitors watched the performances which are some of the highest visitor figures we’ve had for a music and dance performance. Visitors gave the guitarist a standing ovation after his one hour solo set which I’ve never seen in the Gallery. Some visitors sat in front row seats from 12:30 - 3:30pm just to get the best view! Thanks for your help with facilitating these performances. We’re very much looking forward to his return to the Gallery on the 20th August."

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"Our wedding party was an absolute dream, and the DJ played a massive role in making it so special. We wanted the music to reflect our tastes, and he nailed it! From romantic ballads at the beginning to the lively mix of Afro House and House music throughout the night, every moment was perfect. Our guests couldn’t stop dancing, and we loved how the music brought everyone together. The DJ even worked with us to include some of our favorite tracks, making the night feel so personal. It was magical, and we’re so thankful for the unforgettable memories he helped create!"

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"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBG0JvJUYRI Mar 27, 2025 #hydruslive Experience the vibrant spirit of Eddie Mol Le Pipo as he performs his powerful original track “Sok’o Za Ko Banza Nga” live at Hydrus Live. With lyrics in Lingala, this heartfelt and rhythmically rich performance brings together the soul of Congolese rumba and soukouss with Eddie's unique melting-pot sound—a blend of African, European, Asian, and American musical influences. “Sok’o Za Ko Banza Nga” reflects Eddie’s signature style—rooted in storytelling, rhythm, and a deep connection to his Congolese heritage while embracing the global musical landscape he’s lived through and created from. His performance is not just music—it’s a celebration of culture, memory, and the rhythms that connect us all. About Eddie Mol Le Pipo: Born in DR Congo and based in London, UK, Eddie Mol Le Pipo is a singer-songwriter and world music artist whose sound draws from soukouss, rumba, and acoustic street rhythms to the global pulse of modern fusion. Having grown up playing music with friends using chairs as drums and acoustic guitars as percussive instruments, his music is grounded in raw, communal creativity. His album Avenue Mayala is a testament to his multicultural approach, featuring artists from across the globe. Artist Links: Facebook 1: / eddiemollepipoi Facebook 2: / eddiemollepipoii Official Facebook: / eddiemollepipoofficiel Instagram: / eddiemollepipo Twitter: / edimol SoundCloud: / user-990740815 Website: https://eddie-mol-le-pipo-el-pipo-mut.. Amazon Music: https://www.amazon.co.uk/music/player... "

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"Yuliia played at our intimate wedding in October 2024 and not only did she learn the songs we requested but she was very helpful and easy to work with. She made sure to add her special touch to our wedding ceremony and we loved every moment! I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a violinist for their special day."

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"Hugo was an incredible saxophonist, he played along with the DJ. The guests were mesmerised and we were just over the moon. Hugo you are so talented and made our wedding day just as we wanted it."

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"Rufus Return Band brilliantly provided the music for our 50th Ceilidh party. The band played a selection of different Ceilidh music and the caller (Brendan) was excellent, engaging our guests and really helping everyone to have a good time! It was so much fun, we had the best evening and felt like we were in safe hands from the moment the band arrived. We had a useful conversation with Brendan prior to the event so that all arrangements were in place. Would highly recommend for any party! Thanks Sarah"

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"This is too much dope track I've ever heard from upcoming artist"

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"Different international music. Great happy atmosphere. Honestly, he’s the best in Istanbul & highly recommended"

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"Really excellent all round, and a lovely spoken introduction to the instrument and the music."

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"They were the only act we saw all weekend where we saw a packed audience calling for an encore! "

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"Roberto plays piano emphatic with the audience, all the people appreciate his approach at the piano "

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"The Latin Formula are brilliant! We hired them for a birthday party at our house, communication was excellent from the moment of booking. A most professional outfit who made our event a spectacular success. Arriving in good time, they set up without disruption to the proceedings. They are all talented musicians who played a wonderful mix of latin music and popular tunes cleverly adapted into a Cuban style which got everybody dancing. A highly polished yet personalised performance that impressed everyone and we would definitely recommend them."

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" So happy to have reached out to Yuliia! She played beautifully and it was the perfect touch to the proposal!"

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