Artist Testimonial
“Her interpretations of the music of Brel and Piaf are almost legendary. She is one of South Africa’s glossy by-products of the cabaret circuit."
, Rooi Rose on Wednesday, June 01, 2011
“A Powerful voice that touches the heart strings”
, Business Day on Wednesday, June 01, 2011
“Een van ons beste sangeresse”
, Rapport on Wednesday, June 01, 2011
“And boy can she sing, Hettema has a voice that ranges from crushed silk to wet gravel and she uses it with sensitivity and skill. …great opportunity to see one of South Africa’s finest performers in action.”
Peter Van Der Merwe, Pretoria News on Wednesday, June 01, 2011
"Passionate tribute ...Excellent compositions...Sensitive & accomplished pianist"
, The Star
"Top class performer ...oodles of talent ...Soulful sensitive voice"
, Citizen
"She has established herself as one of our most proficient singers"
, Beeld
"Sparkling originality, songwriting talent"
, Pretoria News
"Hettema is multi-textured and resonant, a voice that aches yet soothes"
, Weekly Mail and Guardian
"Her music is impressive, mostly because of her remarkably deep and resonant voice - the songs touch on a wide range of topics, such as love, peace, the environment, violence and the future "
, Weekend Argus
"Hettema impresses with 2nd CD. This CD (Jasmine Lament) can be regarded as one of the most original local CDs available at present"
, Beeld
"Hettema spins a mystic web of lost love, longing and raw emotion around her audience"
, Volksblad
"Her renditions are full of fire and passion ...deep, soulful and expressive style. She has star qualitiy ...the presnce, vocal power and interpretive skills to spellbind her audience...also a competent composer and lyricist of note"
, Audio-Video
"Helena is deep, lighthearted, witty and intuitive in her songwriting. Hers is a sensitive and soulful performance."
, The Star and South African Times International
"Her renditions are passionate and theatrical...with her beautiful voice and interpretative skills we will hear more of this talented singer"
, Comair inflight magazine
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