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From SOL3 MIO:
Made up of two tenor brothers, Pene and Amitai Pati from Mangere, New Zealand and their North Shore baritone cousin Moses Mackay, SOL3 MIO is the combination of three powerful and moving operatic voices, with more than a dash of uncontainable Samoan humour.
By their own definition they are first and foremost 'classical singers bridging the gap with contemporary' , but the unique way in which they do it has already shown the potential to cut through the critical cognoscenti, and appeal to audiences who wouldn't normally be found anywhere near an aria.
Their onstage brotherly bonhomie, off the cuff banter and impeccable comedic timing is no act, simply an extension of their natural selves, and the culmination of a lifetime's worth of singing, performing and entertaining.
Thank you to Janis B for posting the first video at MOT several days ago.
Crossposted at Flowers for Socrates
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