What They're Saying...

"Her sound, despite its old roots, is extremely accessible, catchy enough to translate easily across language barriers."

&mdash Lissette CalderÓn, "Cuerpo" 2005

"Colombian diva Gomez mixes a wide range of Colombian cumbia and bambuco, Argentine zamba, Cuban Son and peruvian Lando, elegantly distilling it down to a set of spare melodies abd subtle rhythtms...Her Music is strong as so is her voice."

&mdash Hendrickson, "The Village Voice" (New York) August 2005

"A Welcome addition to a new generation of Latin-fussion Expatriates."

&mdash Ernest Barteldes, "New York Press" August 2005

"Gomez' impeccable diction and velvet-like voice wrap itself around each heartfelt set of lyrics...
In her own way, Gomez is adding new traditions to old sounds... She stays true to the essence of her music by digging deeper into its rich rhythms and pouring out her deepest emotions. It makes for a profound listening experience."

&mdash Richard Antone, "Bucks County Courier Times" (Philadelphia) June 2005

"The music of Marta Gomez is honest in its beauty and directness and maybe just a little deceitful in its complexity, seeming simpler than it actually is."

&mdash Edward Kane, www.jazzreview.com, May 2005

"Here is a voice as hypnotic as Astrud Gilberto's but as sturny and authoritative as Eliane Elias'"

&mdash Christopher Loudon, Jazz Times, Feb. 2005

"Her voice, is a marvelous mixture of spritely and melancholy"

—World Music Central, Jan 2005

"Gomez has a delightfully musical voice that suggests the feel of a breezy summer day"

"“Cantos de agua dulce” is a thoroughly delightful recording of very pretty Latin American folk-styled original songs sung by a superb vocalist, one who combines a clear direct style with remarkable subtlety."

&mdash George Graham 2004

&mdash Billboard magazzine, Nov 2004

"Anybody who comes here to make music this beautiful should automatically be given citizenship for making our country, and the world, a better place"

—Los Angeles Times, Nov 2004

Beautiful from Each angle, Marta seduces with the hypnotic texture of her delicate voice... like a warm bath.

—El Mundo, Boston, May 2004

"Marta Gomez, whose voice was sweeter, also drew on coastal rhythms for her two songs, including a ballad that yearned for peace in Colombia"

—The New York Times (from the concert with Toto la Momposina by Putumayo Records), Oct 2004

"Marta Gomez, like the best singer-songwriters, proves that pure beauty demans minimal accompaniment"

—World Pulse Maggazine, June 2004

"One of the most intriguing new faces on the jazz and world music scene"

—Jay Miller, The Patriot Ledger, Nov 2004

"Most of Gomez's lyrics are nostalgic postcards home, but she also reflects on world events"

—Enrique lavin, The star Ledger, Nov 2004

"Bebel Gilberto opened the door to the next wave of South American sounds, Gomez is one of the few to come through that door really knowing what to do"

—Midwest Record Recap, Oct 2004

It would be difficult to find artists who have an atmosphere like her, even in Colombia [...] with full expectation for her flourishing future

—Siji Yamaguchi, Japan, March 2004

Her songs are modern folk tales dressed up in romantic jazz arrangements

—James Reed, The Boston Globe, February 2004

Gomez and her band mix pop, jazz, folk and traditional elements for a youthful, inspiring take on Latin American sounds"

—Larry Katz, Boston Herald, May 2004

So classy & georgeous

—AshViewMusic, March 2004

Solo es Vivir showcases Gomez's considerable talents as a Latin-jazz singer and songwriter and proves she was more than competent to open for Mercedes Sosa at Berklee Performance Center in September

—The Boston Globe, December 2003

With her eyes closed, shoulders tightened, hands gesturing in the air, it's easy to believe in Gomez, by just the silky sound of her voice

—Ana Morales, The Boston Globe, June 2003

Already an award-winning performer in her native country, the young colombian singer (...) is ready to conquer her adopted country, too

—Boston Metro, March 2003

A piece of South America brought by a world-class singer full of passion

—The World Rhythm Calendar, 2002

Marta Gomez blends her velvety voice with original heartfelt lyrics, producing a peerless south American jazz sound

—The Boston Globe, 2003

With an exquisite voice, Gomez manages to sound like a pure folk-traditionalist and jazzy pop adventurer at the same time

—The Boston Herald, 2002

Far away from the pre-frabricated stars, Marta Gomez is a natural talent of the song

—Boston Fr.com, 2002

Marta Gomez sings like an angel in many different styles

—Listen up.com, 2001

She sings with the passion of those who write their own texts and intensenly revive them with each interpretation

—Christopher Coenraets (Belgium), 2001

It is rare to discover a musician whose songwriting so perfectly complements their performance, as Marta's does

—David Hoffman, The Groove 2001

Marta's music can be described as a perfect Manifestation of Latino tradition, culture and innovation

—Craig Terlino, The Weekly Dig,2001