"Dida Pelled inhabits these classics and makes them entirely her own."
— FIP France, Album of the Week

"Boldly embraces the blues of jazz in the style of Nina Simone Sings the Blues."
— Hillary Saunders, No Depression

"A musician who sings with a knowing wink and plays with just the right balance of control and abandon."
— Leo Sidran, WBGO

"Her breezy but sophisticated playing and singing continue to capture devotees all over the world."
— R.J. DeLuke, All About Jazz

"Smoky vocals, highly personal guitar work."
— Sophia Valera Heinecke, The New York City Jazz Record