Narasirato burst on to the stage on Friday night and a thousand jaws hit the floor simultaneously. It ranks as my best moment in the fifteen years history of the Festival.

...the Narasirato Pan Pipers leapt on to the stage and immediately created an irresistible polyrythmic pulse as they blew into, pounded on and danced around their amazing collection of bamboo instruments ... they sent a wave of energy through the auditorium, eliciting a spontaneous standing ovation from the thrilled crowd.

Magic energy! Narasirato filled the space with their uplifting sounds and unique performance which blew the whole audience off their seat for a massive standing and smiling ovation! Pure happiness!

The Narasirato Pan Pipers from Malaita in the Solomon Islands launched onto stage at the Melbourne Recital Centre for their contribution to the Australian World Music Expo Tradewinds show on November 22nd with a well-honed performance blending an obvious depth of tradition with stylish choreography and thoroughly engaging stage presence. Ever mobile as they darted about in nimble dance routines, the men of the Are'are people delighted the audience with the haunting tones of the pipes and the rubbery pulse of their bamboo percussion. With flair and gentle humour they laid out their rippling arrangements and even clicked their boogie rhythms up to a dazzling disco tempo for the crowd pleasing, 'Totoraha Inau Ne Maurihaku (My Culture is My Life)', proving this ancient Pan Pipe culture is very much alive and already sounding out the future.

They hear the cry of their ancestors, sharks, spirits, and respond with the haunting power and infectious rhythms.

Narasirato's unique bamboo instruments and high energy musician dancers astounded all with their unique Are'Are traditional and contemporary culture.

....Narasirato means crying for sunshine, yet it was the audience crying for more... stamping on our evening with a potent meaning and thirst for more from this extraordinary group...

...without doubt the best act we have had at Joondalup.

Outstanding and astounding, energetic and poignant. That performance was as good as it gets. Thankyou to the Narasirato Pan Pipers

Just when we thought we had seen it all, along came the Narasirato Pan Pipers, from the Solomon Islands. Playing and dancing at the same time... their unusual collection of instruments and traditional costume left people in awe.

Their collaboration with the local Australian indigenous tribe was as moving and potent as I have witnessed. Astounding. Moving. We want more.

An astonishing mix, Narasirato present their custom music and dance, including their evolution and passion for the contemporary Solomon Islands sound. They can only be described as the Jewels of the Pacific...