“Evocative melodies, intricate arabesques, and sparkling cascades over the mystical-spiritual aura of the ney flute. Contemplative or rhythmic, the trio produces a unique magic.”
– Frankfurt Journal

“The record is a triumph. Salina sings passionately and powerfully. The instrumentation — which features Peter Stan’s magical accordion work — is marvelous.” – No Depression

“His tone of voice is sharp, focused and piercing.  He plays the guitar effortlessly in a fluid flat-picking perfected style.  A brilliant entertainer… the king of the folksingers.” – Bob Dylan

“Revered among aficionados of Persian classical and folk music, Sahba Motallebi is a virtuoso performer on the long-necked stringed instruments known as tar and setar. ” – LA Weekly

“His grip over the medium is admirable and he can communicate the emotion of the raga very well. There was an admirable fluidity in his music.”
– Time Out Mumbai

“I left not sure what I had just experienced. A concert? A square dance? A political rally? A community meeting? A ballet? A trip back to 1961 with Rosie and the Originals? A fiesta? All of the above? I also walked out asking two questions: Why doesn’t Las Cafeteras have a Grammy, and when do you play at the White House?” – Music Fridays

“Trio Da Kali purveyed a lovely blend of griot music plus something close to jazz, led by singer Hawa Kasse Mady Diabate whose sound has been aptly compared with that of the American gospel singer Mahalia Jackson.” – The Independent

“Lyric, fluid and precisely as tricky as he needs to be… probably the greatest Irish fiddler living.” – The Village Voice
“Burke imparts a rhythmic intensity that is remarkably powerful. A superior instrumentalist in any idiom. Impressively virtuosic.” – The New York Times

“Two of the most visionary old-time musicians today. A joy to listen to and discover. Depth that is so often lacking these days in any genre.” – Bluegrass Situation

“If this performance from the Afro-Brazilian percussion and dance troupe doesn’t get you tapping your feet, your feet have been glued to the floor and you should look into that.” – Philadelphia Magazine

“An ex­plo­sion of sound, matched by uni­form cho­reo­graphed move­ments, cre­at­ing an ava­lanche of sight and sound.” – Philadelphia Weekly

Korean percussion ensemble
“Traditionalism and spectacle merged in Dulsori…. Huge drums placed overhead, along with flutes…. Deep, pounding rhythms derived from outdoor farmers’ festivals that could probably be heard in the next village.” – New York Times

“Argentine guitarist Cecilia Zabala and Brazilian-French pianist Philippe Baden Powell express the intensity and richness of the relationship of loans, appropriations and potential exchanges between the music of the two Latin American countries.” – Télam

“The absolutely spellbinding vocalist Noura Mint Seymali from Mauritania is ready to claim the role of her famous stepmother the late Dimi Mint Abba… With her strong charisma and appeal to the audience she will become a major star… Noura is incredible!” Afropop Worldwide

“Downright gorgeous Latin-tinged indie-rock. Sings like an angel crying into her drink. The band can surround and buoy her vocals with exquisite grace.” – Chicago Reader

“A wonderful album.” – Sing Out
Best of 2015

“Other unmissable moments? The arrival of the young Argentinian prodigy Alejo de los Reyes.” – Tribune de Genève

Music for accordion and cello, inspired by Eastern European folk, fog machines and Erik Satie

“An act of national regeneration. a joyous, glad-to-be-alive affair, packed with voices, chants and call-and-response songs, their origins in church choir and street carnival.” – The Guardian

“‘Vibrations’ offered enjoyment of an entirely different kind.” – The Hindu