Steel Drum Vibes by Mustafa Alexander

We hired Mustafa to play the Holiday Party at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He did not disappoint! So talented and great to work with. Would highly recommend!!

Most partys are routine, but Mustafa brought an entirely different feel to our event. He arrived early. He welcomed song suggestions, learned the ones he didn't know, and played them all with enthusiasm. Highly recommended.

Mustafa created a very tropical atmosphere with his music. All of the guests enjoyed themselves.

Mustafa played the cocktail hour at our 10th anniversary luau party. The guests just loved his music. He really set the tone for the party. He was professional and on time. We would definitely recommend him to anyone who's looking for that special touch and island vibe. Thanks again Mustafa for being part of our celebration and making it so special. You are a talented musician!

My husband and I had Mustafa play for our wedding, both the ceremony and the cocktail hour this past weekend. My mother is from Trinidad (where Mustafa is from as well) and it was a truly special touch to have someone from her home country play at our wedding. Mustafa is extremely kind and professional; he played Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring for my bridesmaids' processional and Canon in D when my dad and I walked down the aisle. He knew how to shorten them to the perfect length for our walk. He also gave my sister a quick steel drum lesson during the cocktail hour. I cannot recommend him highly enough, he helped to make our wedding that much more unique and memorable.

Mustafa was the first vendor we booked for our July wedding. I had always wanted a steel drum because I just love the sound and feel that you get, like you're on an island! Originally I just wanted the steel drum for the cocktail hour but we added him for our ceremony too! We wanted to have that beach feel to our wedding and he was the perfect addition. He was very professional and friendly and always responded to our emails or phone calls regarding our wedding. He sent us links to songs that he has done for bridal parties and the bride walking down the aisle as well as songs for cocktail hour. We went with his suggestions and it was all so beautiful. Thank you!

Mustafa was great to work with: responds quickly to email and was happy to discuss the set list and take requests. Music was for a family birthday party and was excellent!

Mustafa was not able to make our event due to an accident. He sent his colleague, Earl Brooks who did a wonderful job. We were very happy.

Had an excellent variety of music. Everyone enjoyed the music. Very professional.
Thanks for making our party a great evening! Will recommend to anyone without hesitation

I would highly recommend Mustafa,a gentleman and very talented musician,all ages enjoyed his
playing,we were able to converse with gentle and peaceful music not overpowering the guests.

Such a wonderful handsome guy too - showed up right on time and my the party happen !! We will definitely use him again !! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼We felt like we were in the islands 🌴 he played great music and it lifted the party right up !!

We absolutely loved your performance! You were incredible and We are so happy that we had you there on our special day! We have received nothing but compliments and positive comments from all our guests! You made our wedding day so special! Thank you again for an unforgettable experience!

We hired Mustafa for a marketing activation at Penn Station and he was on time for each event and gave an amazing performance. The clients were very happy! I was a little nervous using Gig Salad for the first time but everything was so seamless. I want to note that Mustafa even showed up on time on the first day even though he got rear ended on the way and had to deal with that. Very professional. Thanks Mustafa for helping to make our event a success! - Ginny

showed up on time ready to play. Great music. liked it so much asked him to stay longer

Mustafa was AMAZING! He followed our every request and our guests absolutely loved the uniqueness of a steel drum for wedding ceremony music. We would highly recommend him for anyone who wants to add a different yet special touch to your wedding. Thank you so much for being the highlight of our night!

All our guests loved the music!

While we didn't get to enjoy his music because we were busy taking photos during our cocktail hour. We could faintly hear him in the distance. It sounded perfect and exactly what we were looking for!! All our guests commented on how awesome it was that we had him there and what a great job he did!!! I am really looking forward to watching the wedding video to see more of him!! He added that carefree, summertime vibe that we were looking for. We met briefly as he was packed up and heading out and he was extremely nice and professional. There was also great communication leading up to the wedding as well. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone!! Thank you so much Mustafa!!

We had Mustafa at our summer banquet which had an island theme to it. Mustafa was on time, professional, and an excellent musician. We definetly recommend him to anyone looking for amazing dinner music.

Mustafa was just fantastic-non stop music that kept our party going! Would highly recommend him and use him again

Mustafa helped make a good event, great.
The guests really enjoyed themselves, and his music made the day.
We'll hope to have him back next year.
Hire him, you will love what he does.

Mustafa truly made our event special. He played from the moment he got there until he leaved. The musical choices were varied and all perfect for the event. He even let a toddler try his drum! I can't say enough great things about him... we'll be hiring him again for our next event, for sure!

My husband was so taken by Mustafa that he joined in and played along with his guitar. All the guests enjoyed his music. There was never one dull moment. Thank you Mustafa for making my husband's birthday party an incredible event to remember.

Mustafa was incredible accommodating and a very professional musician, played a diverse selection and helped my daughter pick a great tune, " Here comes the sun" to walk down the isle to - we could not have been happier - thank you so much !!

MUstafa is very professional and the sound of his steel drum is very clear and crisp. His music selections are awesome. He played at my cocktail hour. Thank you so much for adding a unique touch to my special day...and thanks for lending me your sticks for a second to make my first note on a steel drum...lol.

Mustafa was professional from start to finish. He made my husband's 40th birthday a night to remember! I would definitely recommend him. The guests loved him. He arrived early and kept in constant contact with us. Do not hesitate to book him!

Mustafa was super professional and a fantastic artist. He was there on time, set up beautifully, and performed exactly as he was asked. I would hire him again in a heartbeat!!

We booked Mustafa for an island themed party on an NYC rooftop. He was the consummate professional, and the music was fantastic! Very fun, good vibes, which is exactly what we wanted. I hope to book him for future gigs!

Mustafa was great. He arrives on time and entertained the audience. I just wish there was more of an audience for him. The event is so large and spread out. This year we had lots of things going on in every direction. We would definitely recommend him!!!!

I would like to say that Gig Salad delivered above & beyond what we could have anticipated. Mr. Mustafa set a perfect tropical vibe and made the Seniors feel quite comfortable he was the consummate entertainer. He was very pleasant and we look forward to using him again in the future.

Mustafa came to play the steel drum at my office rooftop party. He came early, set up his equipment and played awesome songs throughout the entire party. He had a great personality and kept everyone engaged. I would definitely use Mustafa again!!

Mustafa performed at a surprise birthday party we had this summer and he was great! He was very courteous, responsive, and professional during the planning stages. When it came time for the party, he was on time and the performance went smoothly despite the hot weather and some technical difficulties on our side that made his set up less than optimal. He handled it all without complaint though and just kept focused on his performance. The music was fantastic and the crowd really enjoyed it. I highly recommend Mustafa to anyone who is looking for a fun and unique entertainment option for their party.

Forget about how I feel. My guests were uber impressed. Mustafa worked my crowd. He had the crowd dancing. He was on time for setup. Stayed late after everyone left. And made me, the groom look like a rich superstar. I would recommend him to anyone I know; I have started already so he will be booked quick

Mustafa joined my new wife and i on the most special day ever…our Wedding Day :). He was prompt and very professional from the day we first contacted him. I have to say that all of my guest said "I feel like I'm in the Caribbean". We enjoyed his beautiful music and sweet vibes that he brought to our atmosphere. We will definitely recommend him and contact him for future events.

THANK YOU MUSTAFA!!!
Norberto & Cynthia

I hired Steel Drum Vibes to play for my family at my daughters 16th birthday party. Even though some showers came down at our outside party, Mustafa kept the party going! His music is wonderful - awesome, friendly personality. Big hit and everyone loved him!

Mustafa was one of my favorite parts of the event we held last night at our organization. Many vendors took part with food and activities, but Mustafa's music really set the tone for the evening. He was professional and friendly and a wonderful musician. Highly recommended!

Mustafa was amazing!! He played at our wedding during the ceremony AND our cocktail hour in NYC. His vibe was wonderful. He was professional and prompt. He played beautiful music and we trusted his opinion and expertise. We couldn't have asked for a more wonderful steel drum player and recommend him HIGHLY!

Mustafa was very easy to deal with throughout the hiring process. He was always quick to answer any questions. He arrived on time and all my guests loved his music. I would hire again and highly recommend him to anyone.

My sister has always enjoyed steel drum music. After 36 years at New York Presbyterian Hospital, we thought the best surprise gift was to have a steel drum performer at her retirement party. Mustafa was hired to play for the party on 9/27/13. The preparation was seamless because of Mustafa's high level of professionalism. We had over a hundred guests and every one thoroughly enjoyed the performance. My retiree was very surprised and said this was the best gift she could have asked for on such a special occasion. He had members of the audience on their feet. If you are looking for a true Carribbean flavor to your party, Mustafa is the one!!! Only the beach will be missing. Thank You Mustafa.
from the O'Connor family, White Plains new York

I was very pleased with the professionalism and we all enjoyed dancing to the beautiful music. I would definitely call Mustafa again.

Mustafa was a true professional and most importantly everyone loved his performance. People from another party at the hotel wanted to listen in on his performance. :) I would definitely book him again if the opportunity presents itself.

Mustafa performed wonderfully at a golden wedding anniversary party. His musical selections and technical skills on the steel drum were on point. We could have listened to him all night long.

Mustafa put on an amazing performance when he came down to texas. It was a two day show and he delivered both times with his versatility to move from one musical genre to the next. Here is an article written about him and the show.
http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2011/apr/freddie-kemah-4-27-2011.htm