About Sara Tavares new songs and show in the Barbican, London on April 24, the Financial Times (UK), wrote:
 
"Tavares, born in Portugal to parents from Cape Verde, played through her forthcoming album, which is studded with instantly memorable songs, bright with ukulele and her own acoustic guitar. “Balance”, an older song, was fitted out with a loping reggae bass line, turning it into an instant anthem."

and:
" Lusaphone lushness of Tavares"

World music 'goth father' Charlie Gillet said after her live gig in London:

"I was bowled over by Sara Tavares' live performance, having already been bedazzled by her guitar playing during a session recorded for World on BBC 3 two days earlier."