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Reviewer: Word (UK)

”...Nazarkhan is possessed of a ravishing voice... It's exceptionally soothing and beautiful.”

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Reviewer: Global Rhythm (USA)

”...an eclectic, heartfelt set of peasant, folk and Sufi songs...Hector Zazou brings a distinctly 21st century sensibility to the project...understated and respectful-less Buddha Bar banality than the smart sounds of the Asian Underground. It's a compelling atmospheric backdrop for Nazarkhan and Kuziyez to weave their spell...Nazarkhan's voice is impressive, taking on her material confidently but not reverentially, not afraid to bring personal interpretations to the plate.”

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Reviewer: Billboard (USA)

”Sevara...possesses a repertoire of beautiful original songs and a voice that is nothing if not spellbinding...For this recording...Nazarkhan was joined by several very talented players, in particular multi-instrumentalist Toir Kuziyev. Her music, inspired by traditional and Sufi songs, was tweaked in the studio with just enough electronic elements to expand the sonic palette without compromising the uncluttered grace of her sound. Without question, this is one of the most artistically real world-music titles of 2003.”

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Reviewer: The Telegraph (UK)

CD of the Week

”...Sevara Nazarkhan plays brilliantly with traditional and modern ideas of female identity, contrasting fire and ethereality, and creating moments of intense fragile beauty...French producer Hector Zazou space-warps the sultry twanging of the doutar lute, while giving free rein to Nazarkhan's beguilingly milky voice-letting the operatic pop idol and the other-worldly sufi chanteuse elide over gently throbbing digital grooves. What might have ended as generic "world soup" makes entrancing and highly sophisticated contemporary mood music. A major talent in making.”

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Reviewer: Mojo (UK)

”...Loops and samples share the spotlight with the Uzbeki instruments, and over the top soars a quite unforgettable voice.”

Reviewer: Nigel Burris

Yol Bolsin - a triumph for all concerned

For me, Yol Bolsin was an impulse buy. What an impulse! The music is at times haunting, ethereal, moving, calming, sometimes a mix of all these moods. And soaring high above it all is the exquisite voice of Sevara Nazarkhan. There is a timeless quality to her singing which is almost hypnotic in its effect. There is no mistaking the feelings she evokes, nor the pleasure to be gained from listening to her. An amazing album which will reward the listener every time he/she plays it. Rating (out of 5)”

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Reviewer: The Standard - Metro Life (UK)

”Sevara's vocals have a gentle intensity and a caressing quality in many of the songs and the music becomes haunting on repeated listening. Sevara is good to listen to and a bundle of energy on stage. Real World have found a distinctive voice here.”

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Reviewer: The Observer (UK)

”...with gifted producer Hector Zazou adding subtle beats and trademark electronic shimmers, the result is a warm but eerily atmospheric album. A slow charmer.”

Reviewer: Clark Mccartney From USA

Yol Bolsin

This CD is filled with mystery and shows how talented this beauty really is. 
Looking forward to her next work...
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Reviewer: Piccadilly Records (UK)

Piccadilly Records - Record of the week - 17.2.03

Sevara Nazakhan's music is both accessible and hypnotic and not what you expect coming from Uzbekistan. Partly this is due to Hector Zazou's production which relies heavily on the melodies natural to Sevara's lilting voice, coupled with gentle rhythms, samples, electric guitars and keyboards. Mainly it's the dreamy multi-tracked vocals and traditional doutar-playing that gives "Yol Bolsin" its timeless, Central Asian feel and results in one of the most satisfying Real World debut's for quite a while.

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Reviewer: Wanderlust (UK)

A Silk Road star

”The music is surprisingly accessible and Sevara’s lilting voice, coupled with the gentle rhythms, creates a dreamy, hypnotic sound...”

Reviewer: Gerald Ng From Singapore

Yol Bolsin is fantastic!

I first heard Yol Bolsin on Charlie Gillett's program on the BBC. Thanks to Charlie and Guy Hayden at Virgin Music for helping me with information about the album. Yol Bolsin is just enchanting and groovy... it's gives a happy mood too. Just waiting for the release of the album Rating (out of 5):