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“Xani is the first musician I think of when needing a collaborator. She has a deft, romantic touch that can transform into thrilling chaos on the turn of a heel.”

– Tim Rogers

“It is rare to hear a musician who plays as gloriously and with as much passion as Xani. We have been waiting for this album for years.”

– Clare Bowditch

“Xani’s improv performances are particularly engaging – she leans fearlessly into musical ideas with a considered balance between control and spontaneity, and her energy and charisma make her a real pleasure to watch.”

– CutCommon

“As someone who has shared the stage with her, I can say she emanates emotion and story. Which is important and powerful! A splendid human who loves the ‘community of music’! This is rare in a world that lives in its lounge room.”

– Kate Ceberano

“Of all the countless violinists I’ve played with over the years, Xani stands out as one of the greatest. She’s got that rare thing called soul.”

– Jens Lekman

“Xani Kolac plays with a freedom and expressivity that is the envy of many, and her shining presence is a wonder to witness.”

– Iain Graindage

“Xani Kolac does things with a violin that set her apart from just about any other violin player on the planet.”

– Owen McKern

“Xani Kolac seems to have no problem at all using technology to achieve the highest artistic ends, while also delivering the gold standard of music-making, namely the ability to move her listeners, to transport them. She is truly exciting, engaging and inspiring.”

– Paul Grabowsky

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