"As part of Global Fusion Music and Arts, Freddy Macha has been coming to Cherry Orchard Primary School for over five years, in several short and longer term residencies, involving assemblies, workshops and performances. His multiple talent, global experience and art forms included:

- cross cultural dance, ( Rock and Roll, Reggae, African and Latin American styles);
- storytelling;
- theatre;
- music (Caribbean, African Jazz and Blues);
- Samba and Capoeira, the Brazilian martial arts and dance.

Children, staff and the wider school community have greatly enjoyed the projects he has been involved with in the school. He is a lively and fun performer and good communicator. He adeptly combines his many skills and talents to entertain and educate at the same time. He comes highly recommended.

- Gill Swan, Deputy Head-teacher,
Greenwich, London, March 2010

"Freddy Macha came to our school to lead a day of workshops on African drumming during our 'Africa week' in April 2002. He was very well received by the children. They were very enthusiastic about their workshops with him. We hope he will be able to return to our school in the future."

--David Rosenberg, Teacher
Hanover Primary School,
Islington, London, 14 July 2006

"An accomplished musician and writer who is able to blend together various art forms and present his work in an engaging format suitable for various audiences. Like the students I found him to be approachable and interesting both on a personal and educational level. He has a wealth of experience and personal achievement that the pupils could relate to and take an active interest in.

What is special about his work is that it encompasses a variety of learning styles that all students can relate to. Hurlingham & Chelsea is a difficult Inner-London school that caters for a very multi-cultural market and Freddy was able to use this information to his advantage in his performances and workshops."

-Doug Quinn, Community Arts Officer,
Hammersmith & Fulham, November 2003.

Freddy Macha is able to skilfully weave storytelling and music from around the world to capture the childrens' imaginations. Freddy has been to Millfields twice now to host special assemblies for our Identity and Roots Week Celebrations and the children still remember the Assemblies with fondness.

-Katherine Gill, teacher,
Millfields Primary School,
Clapton, Hackney London,
Tel 020 8985 7898- November 2010.