People of Note - Michael Watts

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My guest n People of Note this week is the British guitarist Michael Watts who is in South Africa to collect a brand-new guitar which has been specially made for him by Casimi Guitars, a duo with an international reputation as two of the greatest guitar makers of their generation. Michael brought his new guitar to the studio and demonstrated it during the programme. We also took pictures of it which are available on our Facebook page and on Instagram.

20 Jan 2024 English South Africa TV & Film

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