★★★★★
Strunz and Farah have proved time and again why they are widely regarded as pioneers and the epitome of world acoustic fusion and intriguing diversity. They have been together for over 20 years, mastering the musical culture mix from the very beginning. The duo hails from Costa Rica and Iran respectively and, at first glance, would seem to make for strange bedfellows (Middle Eastern and Latin music??)...
- www.jazzreview.com
2010-08-23
★★★★★
World music has never sounded as electrifying as it does in the quick-strumming hands of this dynamic duo and their chemistry, which has set the global charts on fire throughout the 1990s and is perfectly captured on this no-holds-barred live recording. A very clear, intimate sound and minimal distortion helps bring the cross-cultural acoustic alchemy of Strunz (from Costa Rica) and Farah (from Iran) to glorious life...
- music.aol.com
2008-08-27
★★★★★
Ottmar Liebert, Jesse Cook, Lara & Reyes -- all have their place in modern flamenco music. But something about these guys sets them apart. Jorge Strunz and Ardeshir Farah are in top form, with their own label, Selva, and a disc that is an easygoing rival for their two Mesa classics and previous, pre-stardom releases...
- music.aol.com
2008-08-27
★★★★★
The first and still best record for this team of Iranian guitarist Andeshir Farah and guitarist Jorge Strunz. It includes seven originals with a multi-ethnicity that is truly global. Latin, African, and jazz influences most prominent.
- music.aol.com
2008-08-27
★★★★★
Jungle Guitars boasts a title that sounds like it belongs on an old exotica album of the '50s, and indeed, the album revives the old Martin Denny trick of including bird song and other rainforest field recordings in the tunes. Aside from that, however, Jungle Guitars is a fairly standard Strunz & Farah album, with the two guitarists working together to create intricate webs of new age-influenced easy listening instrumental pop...
- music.aol.com
2008-08-27
★★★★★
Strunz & Farah haven't been much of a critics' favorite, although they have many admirers among great musicians, including the legendary Paco de Lucia. Listening to the guitar duo, it's easy to understand both sides. Both players have incredible technique, with bursts of passion. But at the same time, their new flamenco seems like a watered-down version of "real" flamenco...
- music.aol.com
2008-08-27
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