A selection of quotes

USA    ".... seeing them play is being privy to a very magical and rare experience. Charming, classy and full of devotion for the music and for each other, they are truly one of a kind."  Agnes Bolt, Galapagos Arts Space, New York City

Canada     "Together, they communicate through their music a passion that requires no translation."    Carolyn Sloan of The Spectator, Annapolis Royal, NS  

India    “Richard’s virtuosity on the guitar is matched by Marta’s passionate voice.”  India Habitat Centre, New Delhi

UK    "Traditional flamenco sung and played with true emotion and feeling.  Marta's strong, rich voice conveying the real spirit of traditional flamenco ably accompanied by Richard's virtuoso guitar playing".    The Tin Hut, Aberdeenshire

Dubai    "Introducing a night like no other in Dubai, guests can partake in a delightful evening that starts the week off with a smile - Spanish style.  Spain comes to Focaccia in the form of Richard and Marta, a professional flamenco duo, who are renowned for their performances in the traditional Spanish style."    Gulf Today, United Arab Emirates    

Russia    “Marta and Richard Moir of Canada make the audience's hearts beat in unison to the magic rhythm of Spanish guitar.”   Northern Flamenco Festival, St. Petersburg.      Russian original:  Марта и Ричард Моир из Канады заставят биться сердца зрителей в унисон с волшебным ритмам испанской гитары. 

Greece    "The spectators enjoy as much the magic of the flamenco music as the passion of the artists.  Richard plays guitar and Marta with her authentic Spanish temperament, with her voice and castanets, transports the public from its micro environment to southern Spain, where songs tell stories of passion and love"   Patras newspaper ΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ  (Politis)     Greek original:  ...οι θεατές απόλαυσαν τόσο την μαγεία της μουσικής του φλαμένγκο όσο και από το πάθος των καλλιτεχνών.  Ο Richard πaίζει κιθάρα και η Marta με το γνήσιο ισπανικό ταμπεραμέντο της, την φωνή της και της καστανιέτες της μεταφέρει τον κόσμο σε μια μικρή γειτονιά της Νότιας Ισπανίας όπου τα τραγούδια λένε ιστορίες για πάθη και για έρωτες.

Mexico    Article in the Yucatán newspaper "Por Esto!"   
"Complete success describes Saturday night's performance by the artistic pair Marta and Richard, from Colombia and Scotland respectively.  As singer and guitarist, they are professional interpreters of flamenco music.  In spite of  bad weather of winds and low temperatures, many families enjoyed the entertaining and varied presentation of  "cante hondo", with an extensive repertoire from the different regions of Spain.  Constant applause from the public confirmed the quality and beauty of Spanish folklore, and for many attendees it was a totally new spectacle, given that very little of the music from the Iberian region presented by professionals has been heard here.  Marta and Richard provided it, with real professionalism and emotion, winning an enthusiastic audience.  The atmosphere in the Morelos on Saturday night was excitingly flamenco, an appreciative public ensuring that the show will be repeated soon.  Those who were not present missed an unforgettable evening."    Spanish original:  Un éxito total constituyó la actuación del sábado por la noche de la pareja de artistas Marta y Richard, de Colombia y Escocia respectivamente, ella cantante y él guitarrista, intérpretes profesionales de la música flamenca.  Pese al mal tiempo, por los vientos y descenso de temperatura, muchas familias disfrutaron de esa bonita y de mucho colorido exhibición de "cante jondo", con un amplio repertorio de las diversas regiones de España.   Los constantes aplausos del público confirmaron la calidad y la belleza del folklore español, y para muchos de los asistentes fue totalmente nuevo el espectáculo dado que muy poco se ha escuchado aquí la música de la región ibérica por parte de profesionales.  Marta y Richard lo hicieron con verdadero profesionalismo y emoción, haciendo que el público se desbordara en entusiasmo en los momentos de premiarlos.   El flamenco inundó el ambiente el sábado en el Morelos y lo saboreó el público, de tal manera que el espectáculo se repetira en breve.  Las personas que no asistieron se perdieron una velada inolvidable.       


Concerts Flamenco