NEWS
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INTERNATIONAL DEALS
25.07.2021
David Onka signed 4 short term international deals in 2020 with labels in America and Europe as a songwriter/composer, and co-producer for works that will be featured on numerous TV stations and Feature Films, including streaming brands like Netflix, HBO, etc.
David is currently co-writing & and co-producing with Billboard Charts; Multipile Certified Gold / Platinium Musicians from USA and is currently looking into the Asian songwriting scene soon.
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RICK BRAUN
16.12.2019
Onboard Luxury River Cruise, AmaWaterways, David had the honor to work with the legendary trumpeter, songwriter & producer, Rick Braun.
Mr. Braun has had up to 21 number hits on the international Contemporary Jazz charts and has worked with Rod Steward, Sade, Tina Turner, WAR, Natalie Cole, etc. He is associated with other huge names like Kirk Whalum, Dave Koz & many more.
Mr, Braun described David Onka as 'Another Very Powerful Voice' and such endorsement from a musician of his status is an honor.​
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STEINWAY SUNBURST - LIMITED EDITION
01.12.2018
On the 10th of November 2018, David Onka launched and introduced the Steinway Sunburst Grand Piano to an overwhelmed audience in Bavaria, Germany with a one-hour intense live performance. Steinway Sunburst is a limited edition grand piano with only 69 pieces worldwide. Onka played the 3rd of 69 pianos ever produced and according to him.
''This grand piano is worth all the hype and prize-tag that comes with it because it mesmerizes you with the best sound I have ever had from a piano my entire life'' _david onka
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PRESS
01.11.2018
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David Onka has had a good amount of share in the newspapers with good headlines as shown in his review from a German newspaper - Abendzeitung München:
''AFRIKANISCHE RHYTHMEN UND EIN GROßES GESANGLICHES TALENT – DAS IST DAVID ONKA
Westafrikanische Wurzeln, ein unverwechselbares Gespür für Rhythmen und Melodien, eine große Portion Individualität, Herzblut und Talent gepaart mit einer authentischen Stimme – das ist David Onka.
Sein Gesang berührt und fesselt, denn er ist echt und kommt aus tiefster Seele. Kein Fastfood, sondern Haute Cuisine, welche man sich mit allen Sinnen auf der Zunge zergehen lassen kann! ''
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-Abendzeitung München, 08.10.2013, Georg Thanscheidt
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ENGLISH TRANSLATION:
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West African roots, an unmistakable flair for rhythm and melody, a large portion of individuality, passion, and talent coupled with a very authentic voice - that's David Onka.
His singing touches and captivates because he is real and comes from the deepest part of the soul. This is no fast food, but Haute Cuisine, which you can savor with all your senses!
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-Abendzeitung München, 08.10.2013, Georg Thanscheidt
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