"Without a doubt this is Latin music with the freshness of a new century." La Banda Elastica, Latin Alternative Music Magazine, Los Angeles “Kirsty’s own songs are unmediated expressions of her own vivacious character. The mood is spirited and playful, with an undertone of seduction.” Mike Butler, City Life Magazine December 2004 “Kirsty Almeida’s vocals are sensuous and vibrant, humorous and delicate whilst supported by a tight rhythm section and inventive solo work from all concerned. A thoughtful album which would not sound out of place alongside anything available by any of the more established latin artists.” Dave Webster MUSICIAN magazine "...an amazing album...which includes fantastically origional renditions of Nature Boy and I Heard It Through The Grapevine." Gibraltar Chronical April 2005 "Grapevine is a 21st centuary gem". Lubi Javonovic (Straight No Chaser/Nascente Records) “Almeida Girl & Descarga have a fresh sound featuring exciting Latin rhythms, good solos and a lead vocalist who has a powerful and compelling voice. And, in addition, you can dance to everything on this album” Jazzreview.com "Almeida Girl & Descarga...the most original live salsa band on the UK scene” The Big Issue in the North “Miss Almeida has matured into a true class A diva - pure soul with a latin heartbeat.” Lubi Jovanovic (Straight No Chaser/Nascente Records) “A band at the cutting edge of the British salsa scene”. Mike Chadwick, JazzFM “This is an exciting album with an innovative approach to salsa, Afro-Cuban and Afro-Colombian styles. Definitely pushing the boundaries forward...one to watch.” Alex Wilson (pianist/bandleader) "...an amazing album...which includes fantastically original renditions of Nature Boy and I Heard It Through The Grapevine." Gibraltar Chronical April 2005 "Grapevine is a 21st century gem". Lubi Javonovic (Straight No Chaser/Nascente Records) “Almeida Girl & Descarga have a fresh sound featuring exciting Latin rhythms, good solos and a lead vocalist who has a powerful and compelling voice. And, in addition, you can dance to everything on this album” Jazzreview.com “Kirsty Almeida - aka Almeida Girl, was born in Gibraltar and is fluent in Spanish and English. Her deft, warm and vivacious tones bring a touch of authenticity to Manchester’s foremost Latin group, Descarga. Their joint CD, Llanita, is an exceptionally strong offering.” City Life, Manchester, Dec 04