Dennis & Kara
Dennis van der Sanden is a 23-year-old producer, songwriter, and guitar virtuoso from the Netherlands. Playing guitar from the age of eight, he is now one of the most sought-after acoustic guitarists in the world. Under guidance of his mentor, Tommy Emmanuel, Dennis quickly mastered the technique of fingerstyle guitar. In recent years, Dennis has found a way to incorporate this technique to create unique and mesmerizing sounds in his productions and arrangements. This intense musical journey led him to work with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including multi-platinum producer Rex Kudo. Dennis is currently most active as a songwriter, producer, and sample maker.
Known for her unique fusion of jazz and traditional styles of music from her home country of South Africa, Kara Snethlage's musical singularity on the electric guitar is an experience not to be missed. Her performances, which are a blend of original works, traditional Southern African music, and her own interpretations of beloved jazz repertoire, have been acclaimed for their inventiveness and rhythmic power. Kara's ability to infuse cultural and musical elements into her performances has not only solidified her place as a respected musician but also made her a powerful ambassador for the diverse sounds and cultures of South Africa.