"A singular vocalist [whose] recording of Finnish folk songs,
Revontuli, is one of this year's most superb local recordings."
--Minneapolis Star Tribune
"Beyond being adept in both guitar
and kantele (a Finnish folk harp); a collector of songs from regions
as diverse as Ireland's County Donegal, Russian Karelia, Ingria
and Mexico; and a fine songwriter in her own right, she is blessed
with a voice that can capture all the sweet tones of a classically
trained vocalist while maintaining the relaxed feel of a great country
or folksinger."
-- Twin Cities Revue
"Vocalist Diane Jarvi who sings haunting selections in both
French and Finnish, recalls Edith Piaf, the beloved French chanteuse.
Great Stuff."
--Dirty Linen
"The star of the show is
Jarvi's marvelously versatile voice, alternately soothing and scintillating,
but always soulful."
-- Saint Paul Pioneer Press
"I think that Diane Jarvi is making a place for herself as
an interpreter of songs that range so widely that a category--if
one is necessary--does not currently exist. Perhaps someday her
style will be described as "cafe art song," or as "Finnish-American
international people's singer," or as "indigenous-Minnesota-worldwide-tribal."
I can only say that at this point in her career, I am glad that
she puts her beautiful powers at the service of Finnish music."
--Finnish American Reporter |
