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The Very Best

12
critic concert reviews
global

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

78
%
Based on 
12
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
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Based on 
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Critics Consensus

Based on 12 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that The Very Best is rated as an impressive live performer, with many notable strengths. The Very Best concert reviews describe live shows and performances as inspiring and energetic.

How long are their concerts?

How long are The Very Best concerts? The Very Best concerts usually last an hour and a half.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book The Very Best? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for The Very Best range from $7,500 - $15,000, with The Very Best's current estimated booking fee to be around $7,500.

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Artist Info

Genre
global
Origin
(2008 - present)
Bio
Esau Mwamwaya was born in Mzuzu, Malawi in southeast Africa. He grew up in the capital, Lilongwe, where he played drums in various bands such as Masaka Band.
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Critic Concert Reviews

The Guardian (UK)

August 7, 2015
80
%
It’s a momentous occasion for The Very Best a collaboration between Malawian singer Mwamwaya and French/Swedish production duo Radioclit.

The Upcoming (UK)

August 6, 2015
80
%
Anyone who has ever been to the Oslo knows that the combination of a popular act and poor ventilation makes for a sweaty dance party – and this show is no exception.

QRO Magazine

October 19, 2010
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On Monday October 11th The Very Best got the crowd riled up and dancing before the headlining band Vampire Weekend (QRO review) took to the Hard Rock Live stage in Orlando FL.

The Line Of Best Fit (UK)

August 13, 2015
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Culturally speaking, London is one of the most diverse cities there is; a melting pot of hundreds of beliefs, religions, fashions, tastes and all the things that make us all different.

KEXP (USA)

August 27, 2012
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Seattle, USA

Showbams (USA)

August 26, 2012
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The Very Best might not be dealing in hyperbole

Gapers Block (USA)

August 18, 2012
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"Africa is the future," stated t-shirt worn by The Very Best Malawian vocalist Esau Mwamwaya. After listening to last night's performance by The Very Best, duo Mwamwaya and London producer Johan Hugo, this statement translated for African dance pop music may very well be true, as Lincoln Hall packed a fun, en

Past critic reviews published in

The Austin Chronicle (USA), mxdwn.com (USA), Ice Cream Man (USA), The Wild Honey Pie (USA), There Goes the Fear

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Latest Release

Sweka - EP (6 November 2015)