01-07-2014 | Curaçao Precious
Feelings are a universal matter
- Interview
Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary Curaçao
izaline
calister
Press (English)
2014
2011
2010
05-07-2010 | The New York Times
A Language Thrives in Its Caribbean Home
- Article about the Creole language Papiamentu, with a citation from ‘Mi Pais’
Simon Romero
“This is easily one of the best world music albums I have ever reviewed.”
03-2010 | Inside World Music
Izaline Calister’s ‘Speransa’
- cd-review Speransa (English)
Matthew Forss
2009
23-09-2009 | GO Weekly
Gracefully into a new phase
- Interview
Roxanne van Dam-Martha, photography Pito Polo
06-09-2009 | The News Aruba
The Aruban night shines with the brightest stars for Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival 2009
- Festival-review
nn
2008
“A towering achievement.”
27-03-2008 | Parade
Zlatna Kostova (Bulgarian)
2007
“…a voice for all moods, from a soaring, melodic belt rather like Angelique Kidjo’s to an imploring breathiness…”
16-02-2007 | Rootsworld.com
Izaline Calister keeps Curaçao on the musical map
- cd-review
Tom Orr
2006
“…highlight Calister's songwriting strength…”
09-2006 | www.earball.net/spintheglobe
Izaline Calister, Kanta Hélele
- cd-review
Scott Allan Stevens
“…the best of both the hip-swaying and reflective moments of this marvelous disc…”
27-01-2006 | www.globalrhythm.net
Izaline Calister, Krioyo
World Music CD Reviews Reggae & Caribbean
- cd-review
Tom Orr
2005
“Dutch audiences have already become enraptured by Calister’s music and charismatic stage presence.”
27-01-2005 | Amsterdam Weekly
A Caribbean queen on the world stage
- Interview
Peter Bartlema
2004
“…a vocal performance that comes close to the imploding pathos of Billie Holiday…”
12-2004 | Record Collector
A world music album of and for 2004
- CD-Review ‘Krioyo’
Ken Hunt
“It’s rare to find music so compellingly danceable which also repays deeper listening.”
07-08-2004 | Songlines 26
Danceable eclecticism from Curaçao
- CD-Review ‘Krioyo’
Kim Burton
“Just go and buy it, for a friend or for yourself. Someone in your life needs it.”
27-08-2004 | The Boot Box
Izaline Calister | Krioyo
- CD-Review ‘Krioyo’
Ted ‘The Boot’ Boothroyd
“…Krioyo is a very welcome album with great music that is wonderfully recorded…”
05-2004 | www.6moons.com
Izaline Calister | Krioyo
- CD-Review ‘Krioyo’
Marja Vanderloo, Henk ‘Longbeard’ Boot
2003
13-11-2003 | Turkish Daily News
Ankara Jazz Festival continues with famous talent Izaline Calister
- Article with reference to Ankara Jazz Festival
-Author unknown-
“…If you weren't in the Castle Park last Friday night - cry now. Weep, gnash your teeth and know that you missed one of the most spectacular outdoor events that our city has ever hosted…”
15-08-2003 | Kilkenny People
Arts Festival fireworks, Izaline Calister and Masquerade
- Review of concert on Kilkenny Festival
Gerry Moran
“…Izaline is one of the most gifted women singer/ songwriters to emerge from the Caribbean, backed at every restless musical turn in the road by her equally talented band…”
07-08-2003 | The Beat
You Go Girls
- CD-Review of ‘Mariposa’
Brian Dring
2002
“…give a listen to Izaline Calister and her CD. She is new to the jazz scene, and a very welcome addition to jazz vocalists…”
2002 | www.jazzreview.com
Izaline Calister - Soño di un muhé (One Woman's Dream)
- CD-Review
Lee Prosser
08-2002 | The Beat
The Alphabetical Islands
- About the Dutch Caribbean music, followed by an interview with Izaline
Brian Dring
“…it was Izaline Calister who reigned supreme that night. The local lady, now international diva, had the fans eating from the palm of her hands…”
07-2002 | Caribbean Today
Jazz fest serves up sweet Curaçao culture
- Review of Curaçao Jazz Festival
Howard ‘Flagga’ Duperly
04-2002 | Viva Otrobanda
Tumba Queen only once
- Interview one year after winning the Tumba Festival
- Author unknown -