Press Corner
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Online press reviews
TribLIVE reviews “Kenia Celebrates Dorival Caymmi”
JazzTimes – David Zych
Kenia, a consummate vocal talent who can deliver a song as well as anyone I’ve heard. Her voice is strong, her phrasing excellent, her delivery totally polished. And she makes you move…
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust – Janis Burley Wilson
Kenia is a talented performer, with great stage presence and a gift for engaging the audience. Her knowledge and passion for Brazilian music and art is evident in her stage performances, and she educates her audience with every song.
Brazil Magazine – Jorge da Silva
When I first became interested in Brazilian music nearly ten years ago now, there wasn’t really that much out there for me to explore, but among the Astrud Gilberto reissues and Stan Getz classics, I came across Kenia’s first two albums by accident. The brightly colored artwork of Initial Thrill caught my eye and her singing captured my imagination.
The Daily News McKeesport – Dana Black
One thing that can be said about Kenia is that she is a natural. Very much at home on stage, she made everything she did seem easy, which is a sure sign of expertise.
The Latin beat that drove almost all of her music brought life and spirit to her show and left the audience wanting to hear more.
Albuquerque Journal – Susannah McCorkle
The overall effect that her singing and backup ensembles create is one of thrilling intimacy. Once you listen to the album, you will probably want to hear her in concert.
Review of “Simply Kenia” by Jazziz Magazine
Review of “Simply Kenia” by Jazz Times Magazine
Review of “Simply Kenia” by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Review of “Simply Kenia” by Blog Critics
Review of “Simply Kenia” by Pittsburgh Magazine
Review of “Simply Kenia” by All About Jazz