“We were delighted with DIÁSPORA. Everybody had a fantastic time dancing, and we received many comments about how excellent the band were. We would definitely recommend them.”
-GW Wedding, Lancashire
"DIÁSPORA’s performance at our wedding reception was fantastic. We got married in Christ Church, our old Oxford college, a beautiful setting which nevertheless has very strict requirements regarding sound, volume and logistics. DIÁSPORA achieved what seemed impossible at first - to meet to all the college's requirements AND provide a magical performance for our guests. Many of our guests had "Latin" origins - either from Spain or South America - and they were all equally impressed by the authenticity of DIÁSPORA’s music which kept us dancing till the early hours. DIÁSPORA is a very energetic, friendly and professional band that can produce the perfect music for any occasion. We recommend them strongly!"
-Ravinda & Eleanor, Oxford
"DIÁSPORA was exactly what was needed to bring the Prestwich Concert Series to a rip-roaring and stunning close. Energetic, vivid, bright, bubbling with sun that was only too absent from the Manchester air, the standard of playing can only be classed as faultless, delivered with a professionalism that would I am sure leave a lot of similar bands standing. We were warned and it came true: people really were dancing in the aisles."
-Prestwich Festival
“Just wanted to say thanks again for playing yesterday - we had a brilliant time, and lots of our guests have been telling us how great they thought you guys were. Thank you!”
-Andy & Clare, Wedding, Cheshire
"Just want to THANK YOU for a great performance, everyone commented on how great you were and we will certainly keep you in mind for any future events."
-KLM Airways / Air France
“We would like to thank you and Diáspora for an excellent set on Saturday. We thoroughly enjoyed the music and have had a lot of favourable comments from our guests about the music! Please pass on our thanks to Rory and the rest of the band for their part in making it such a special night!”
-Graham, wedding, York
“Diáspora were really well received at the Charted Industry of Logistics & Transport Awards and the room was still networking and dancing to the end of your set!”
-Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport
“Many thanks to you all. It was a brilliant night!”
-Russ & Jenn, Wedding, Worcestershire
"Fantastic!! Great music. Wonderful musicians and vocalists. And the band provided a wonderful atmosphere interacting with the crowd at just the right moments in a charming and fun way. It seemed the band were all friends, they exuded warmth. Always professional, well-organised and keen to make sure all the arrangements were smooth and enjoyable. They sincerely wanted us to have a great night and we surely did. And it wasn't a straightforward gig. There was no stage. The eleven band members were playing in half of my living room (London terrace house). It was a very special evening... the liaison was professional, agreeable and prompt and the arrangements proceeded smoothly. Couldn't be happier with this engagement."
-Katherine, London
"I would just like to thank you all for making James and Chikako's special day even more so with the wonderful music and atmosphere you provided... Everyone has contacted us to say how great it was. If we ever need more music we will be in touch."
-Sheila, Suffolk
Diáspora is one of the great choices we made for our wedding
First of all, thank you to Diáspora for your understanding of our needs.
Our situation
We didn't know how to book a band.
We love salsa and Cuban music but not too serious.
We didn't know much about salsa dancing.
Most of our guests were not familiar with Latin music.
But we wanted to have Latin music because the wedding was in summer and it would make a difference and our guests would be interested.
So we had a problem to solve and Diáspora did it.
Booking
It was a calm and easy booking process. Diáspora knew exactly what we needed and took great patience to wait for us, to understand what we needed.
At our wedding party
Background music
Diáspora played salsa music as background music in early time of the reception. Our guests enjoyed their conversation, moving their bodies to the music. Surprisingly, many guests knew some of the music!
Easy to enjoy Latin music
Diáspora played some songs with something simple and easy rhythm to our guests that some kids started to dance ; )
Get people grooving
And then after the dinner, Diáspora gave us a 5-minute salsa dance lesson. It was really successful!!! Many of our guests enjoyed so much to follow the rhythm, laughing at each other. After the lesson, guests were just enjoying dancing, forgetting about "how to dance" which is fantastic!
Our wedding party was very successful and the most important element was definitely Diáspora! Everybody was talking about the band after the party!!!
-Clare & Joe, Suffolk
“A big thank you to Diáspora for playing at our world music festival, bringing Latin sounds to Richmond Riverside and encouraging the crowd to move their feet! The band delivered a lively set and were prompt and reliable during the process.”
-Richmond Arts Service
“Thanks for your hard work to make our reception such a success - Tim & I loved every second and the band went down a storm… Diáspora pulled out all the stops to make our wedding reception the fun & energetic party we wanted. They appealed to our broad spectrum of guests with funky recognisable tunes including a Latin twist. From initial enquiry until the pack away the band were a pleasure to work with - all questions dealt with quickly and with a real desire that we should get exactly the wedding reception we wanted. I would not hesitate in recommending Diáspora - I had full confidence that they would be the perfect band, and in fact our expectations were exceeded. Thanks for making the day perfect - we fully intend to see you perform again:-)”
-Jo & Tim, Salisbury, Wiltshire
"Hi Mick, Now that we are back from honeymoon we just wanted to drop you a note to say thank you for the fantastic ceilidh you ran at our wedding and provide some feedback, should it be of use. Firstly, the ceilidh went down like a storm! Everyone we have spoken to since returning from honeymoon has mentioned the ceilidh and stated what tremendous fun it was. Prior to the wedding many of the English side of the family and foreign friends had expressed trepidation about dancing but your explanations and calling throughout the songs had everyone on their feet joining in. Prior to the wedding you got in touch with us asking for any requests and putting our minds at ease when we panicked that we hadn't sorted a 'first dance'. On the night you coached us through an easy waltz which went down reasonably well ... even if the Groom did almost slip over on my dress! We had a fantastic experience and great evening and would definitely recommend Wraggle Taggle to our friends and will re-book you if we organise another ceilidh in the area.
-Lindsey & Douglas Hogg
"Dear Mr Bailey, Just wanted to thank the Wraggle Taggle Band for making my party such a success. Everyone said how much they had enjoyed the music and that the band had made the night, so once again thank you so much, and may you and the Band have a great Easter and may you all continue to enjoy good health and happiness and be able to make people happy for many a day
-Wyn Vickers
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