Sofia Rei

country:
Argentina
style(s):
- Folk
- Latin
label:
World Village / Harmonia Mundi
artist submitted by:
The Red House Agency

"As the Argentine singer Sofia Rei Koutsovitis led her multinational band,(...) the passion and clarity with which she assayed a tricky mix of South American rhythms and jazz-inflected harmonies made clear why she has been embraced by New York City audiences from Carnegie Hall to the hippest downtown haunts."
-Phil Lutz, The New York Times

"Sofia's vocal prowess contains an emotional impact that leaves an audience gasping for air and begging for more"
- Chip Boaz, The Latin Jazz Corner

"one of the most versatile and in-demand singers on the New York music scene"
- Simon Calle, All About Jazz

"...Sofia's vocals convey deep passion and a full spectrum of emotions"
Ed Enright, Downbeat Magazine

"She is hard to compare with any predecessor, except her joy and passion could rival Flora Purim, Celia Cruz, or Abbey Lincoln [...] a truly new music."
-Michael Nastos, All Music Guide

"The voice has no secrets for Argentine singer and composer Sofia Rei, an imaginative interpreter used to breaking labels who in a short period of time has conquered the New York music scene"
-Babelia, El Pais (Spain)

"A highly skilled, eclectic, wonderfully natural singer."
- ABC, Doug Spencer

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