»...EASY GOIN´: It seems as if nothing could be easier fort his band, than to give well-known Jazz classics a new face. Groovey Afro and Latin rhythms, Blues and Soul play an important role in doing so…«
ZITTY, July 29, 1998
»…The transition from Pop to Soul, from Bossa Nova to African World-music is handled by the band around the flutist and singer Maja Joel with a level of ease that absolutely justifies the [band] name…«
Der Tagesspiegel, July 29, 1998
»…with “Antonio’s Song” guitarist Veronika Vogel sang herself into the hearts of the listeners…«
Märkische Allgemeine Zeitung, June 5, 1997
»…out of the different origins results an individual style with a much more multifaceted sound that can be categorized as Afro-Pop-Jazz…The singer Djatou Touré from the Ivory Coast has a unique, soulful voice. The warmth and strength of Tourés song was particularly evident in the music pieces of Miriam Makeba. Very impressive were also the tones that Maja Joel coaxed from her flute, most virtuous her rendition of Chick Coreas “Spain.”–«
» …All the while they (the band) display finesse, extraordinary tact and good instincts for what appeals to an audience of old and young alike. Musically, it was evident that the listener was audience to technically perfect professionals, each of whom had opportunity to exhibit his or her abilities…«
Märkische Allgemeine Zeitung, August 19, 2002
»…The heartbeat of this band is with certainty drummer Souleymane Touré. He proved in a most impressive manner that to create a good percussion sound, one does not need a big drum…«
OTZ Gera, April 15, 1998
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