“…Batalla’s music caresses…a born storyteller with a rambunctious sense of humor..." - Los Angeles Times

“…Dealing with such issues as race and loss of identity, Batalla has created a musical voyage well worth taking." - Newsday

“...Perla Batalla’s “Bird on the Wire” brings the house down...”  - London Guardian
                       
 “…Unique, worldly, soulful style…" - Buzz Magazine

"…A voice full of color and nuance with a personal style that distinguishes her from the others..." - Cosmopolitan

"…An astonishingly rich contralto capable of stratospheric arches of unadulterated emotion…” - SongTalk

“…Batalla’s voice is an instrument of stunning emotion and transcendent clarity…” – Music Connection

“…A voice so full of experience it seems impossible that it emanates from one diminutive young woman…” - Songtalk

“…Possessed of a vocal gift so deeply expressive as to belong in a class alongside some of the best singers of our age…” - Amazon.com

“…One of the great voices of my lifetime…Batalla reeks of soul, warmth and curiosity of what the hell life’s all about...” - MN Weekly

“…Impassioned…sublime…” -Billboard

"…Batalla encompasses generations worth of Iberian and Mesoamerican artistry and mystery…..." – Topia

“…There are few words in the English (or Spanish) Language to describe a voice like Batalla’s…” -Acoustic Guitar Magazine

“…A powerful, expressive contralto, Batalla makes her lyrics crackle with emotion..” - Amarillo Globe

“…A master of the vocal instrument…” – Audiogalaxy

“…Batalla’s vocals soar…” – Daily News

“…A gemlike contralto, by turns piercing and seductive, proud and humble, powerful and hushed, always flashing with emotion – Pasadena Weekly

“…A stunning voice…powerful and poetic original songs…” - Songtalk