Reviews and Quotes

Quotes

“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.” -St. 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