“The Brazilian vocalist Jabu Morales sings clear salutations to the orixás, and the band is full of spirit.”
— The Wire Magazine

“Songs rich in spirituality, freedom,
and courage.”
— Financial Times ★★★★

“Lusophone fire, carnival joy, and creativity.”
— Le Monde

“Ayom excel at navigating between different local traditions, as if claiming a global citizenship, presenting an irrefutable case.”
— Songlines Magazine ★★★★

“Their Afrolusophone music is always fluid and inclusive, and these traits stand out
strongly here.”
— Songlines Magazine ★★★★

“One of the most powerful releases in recent Brazilian music.”
— Rolling Stone

“Sa.Li.Va by Ayom is made to be listened to and felt, to move the listener both literally and figuratively. Complex in its construction, yet with a direct and immediate joy.”
— PopMatters

“A tight rhythmic group, with a radiant voice and balanced production. The album Alegria of the season is ready.”
— German Record Critics Association

“It’s never the wrong time for a genre-breaking piece with Brazilian, Angolan, and
Cape Verdean swing.”
— MOJO