5 stars out of -- "A blissful mix of mostly traditional tunes....There's a thrilling crispness to the entire record.", 4 stars out of 5 -- "Ochoa's Grupo Patria provides the rhythmic discipline needed to make sense of the collaboration. Cuban and West African music blends remarkably well.", 4.5 stars out of 5 -- "Djelimady Tounkara's brilliantly phrased, crystal-toned lead guitar provides an electric foil to the otherwise acoustic arrangements and is a constant highlight.", Ranked #29 in Uncut's "The 50 Best Albums of 2010in- "An Amazingly Harmonious Summit."