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"One
of Boston's most original
world-music
acts."
— Boston Herald
“Mendilow
is no dilettante - he learned the music of these countries by
living and working there - so when he sings about a massacre
by paramilitaries in Chiapas, he knows what he's talking about.
Given the lack of content in so much pop music today, it’s
encouraging to hear someone continuing in the time-honored troubadour
tradition — traveling the world, bringing the news.”
—Boston Phoenix, {Voted Boston's
Best World Music Act 2005 Best Music Poll
}
“Guy
Mendilow is quickly developing a reputation as a masterful,
deeply passionate and sincere performer.”
— Global Rhythm Magazine
{Winner, World Music Song Contest 2005, Global
Rhythm Magazine}
“They were mesmerizing…Their musicianship, versatility,
and originality was most impressive.
Our audience left raving about their talent and the sound of
their music.”
— Rich Warren, nationally
syndicated host, The Midnight Special/Folkstage,
WFMT Chicago
“The
glory of what [Mendilow] does is finding a common ground among
different cultures. And that’s what makes his music so
exciting.”
— Jewish Advocate
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“This
is, to folk, what Bela Fleck is to Foggy Mountain Breakdown.
This is unusual and exciting.”
—Philadelphia Folk Song Society
“Gorgeous,
enchanting sound and technically rich music wrapped up in a
fun, playful atmosphere.The Guy Mendilow Band in concert is
a night of pure musical magic.”
—Bay Windows
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“Mendilow’s
overtone [singing] was hauntingly beautiful and left the audience
spellbound…
this was an outstanding performance.” —Northeast
Performer
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“Mendilow
is very exciting. His band plays an array of international music
with great voices, super arrangements and a collection of unusual
musical instruments.”
— Gene
Shay, radio host,
WXPN 88.5 FM Philadelphia, quoted in Mt.
Airy Times Express
“…Vibrant
musical storytelling awash with warm harmonies, captivating
rhythms and rollicking, fast-paced vocal improvisations.”
— Cambridge Chronicle
“Mendilow
mixes global reach, artistic depth…Mendilow isn’t
simply dropping in a style here or there for effect. He has
managed to subtly infuse his originals about relationships and
travel with warm folkish influences from around the globe. It
never feels like a reach.”
—Boston Herald
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“…an
emerging master of overtone singing … as compelling as
[he] is diverse…
the audience he is reaching is hearing him loud and clear.”
—Metrowest Daily News (Front page, Art & Culture
Section)
“Mendilow's
globe-trotting career began at age 10 when he joined the American
Boychoir. At 15, he set off on a solo career that has taken
him to five countries. He speaks and sings in English, Hebrew,
Spanish, and Portuguese. As a composer and arranger, he draws
on Israeli, Hindustani, South African, jazz, blues, and folk
influences.”
— Boston Globe
