One Page EPK - Ventanas

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“A beautiful new music tapestry - music connects, inspires and produces a gem of an album”
- Moors Magazine, The Netherlands

“A unique infectious work that is sure to become a favorite among listeners”
- Phil Sayback, Mayhem Rockstar Magazine

“The sound diversity with an abundance of traditional string and percussion instruments combined with the spectacular singing style and outstanding vocal skills of Tamar Ilana makes the album a very noticeable phenomenon in the field of ethnic music.”
- JazzQuad (Minsk)

“Ventanas has a joy of music making that is inspiring.”
- Ronald Royer, Conductor, Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra

"Tamar has a power in her performance that is completely joyful and transportive. Her singing and dancing are deeply naturalistic and she’s transfixed me with her capacity to unravel a song. I’m a huge admirer."
- Leslie Feist

"Tamar has spent a lifetime mastering beautiful vocal traditions from around the world, only to arrive at a sound that is uniquely her own. She transcends genre, geography, and language. She is Canada’s own pan global diva."
- Jesse Cook

"Tamar Ilana & Ventanas could go head to head with any punk band."
- Errol Nazareth, CBC Radio One Big City Small World

"Tamar's generosity of spirit and mastery of her music created a wave of infectious, unstoppable momentum on stage. Tamar empowered all the musicians around her to take chances and to elevate the performance. I felt lucky to be one of those musicians. Tamar’s command of her voice and deep understanding of the songs challenged me to find my own truth in the music. I still draw from that experience as a reminder of how sharing music with an open heart can bring so much hope. Tamar was the catalyst for that hope."
- Jim Creeggan, Bass Player Barenaked Ladies

"Anywhere in the world, this act would entertain."
- Huffington Post, LA

“Tamar is a force of nature and Ventanas is the sound of Toronto”
– Amirali Alibhai, Head of Performing Arts, Aga Khan Museum