“Shanta Paloma rocks with the intensity of a magnitude 6.0 earthquake. Brandishing a powerful, yet feminine rock & roll voice that rivals that of Pat Benatar, Paloma puts everything on the line when it comes to her music. A student of the world, Paloma’s ambassador father brought her from country to country as a child, where she learned not only how to adapt and assimilate, but to witness and absorb everything the globe had to offer. The result is a savvy artist that plays, writes and sings with fierce abandon....Shanta Paloma may not be a well known name on the Boston music circuit, but given the chance to strut her stuff, there’s no question that she’ll deliver the goods and a whole lot more. Good stuff!”
“Paloma is certainly not an ordinary local singer-songwriter. She plays some of the best acoustic guitar around and she puts together songs with an interesting variety of instruments and influences. Incorporating gypsy jazz and also 1920s swing into her rock album are fantastic touches, ideas that don’t spring out of an ordinary mind. Paloma has a talent, ideas, and a look that could take her far!”
“Paloma’s voice seduced everyone, and her song “White turns to Grey” (which she admittedly had only written a few days earlier) could quite possibly be the best breakup song of the year, speaking with both heartbreak and strength of what happens when little white lies are repeated.”
“Her penchant for very different musical directions makes her happily hard to predict.”
“...playful, almost retro sound. You’ll also hear traces of funk, soul, jazz, even a bossa nova groove on “Under Your Kiss” and much more. Throughout the album, Paloma’s strong voice and direct lyrics come through..."”
“There's a touch of Ani DiFranco-esque cutting-edge folk, a little bit of Boston musician poe's multi-shaded gothish punk with a pop edge, but really, when you get right down to it, Paloma doesn't really sound like anybody else.”
“Love and truth, all presented in her unique Indie rock style”
“Your music is very clear and radiant in every way! It is fresh!”~ Anthony Braxton (Jazz Musician) “I’m not a producer or a star-maker, but I think you really have a chance!” ~Giacamo Gates (Jazz Vocalist) “I thought it would be good, but then I was blown away!” ~ Molly McGregor “Simply Stated: She emits a musical beauty about her. Seriously- Shanta’s a walking song. Highs, lows, but it all comes full circle with a melody you can hold onto.” ~ Anonymous “A beautiful voice!” ~Anonymous “Shanta brings with her the sense of a dream.” ~ Anonymous “A velvet voice and a velvet soul!” -Anonymous "Man, you've got some beautiful violence going on here!" - Bob Aubrey”
— Collected Quotes
“Refreshing female vocalist with a coffee shop, eclectic, artsy twist”
— iTunes
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