From the Hornsey and Crouch End Journal, on the Barbican show:

"The double bill at the Barbican was packed and the double encore testament to the quality of this gig. Son de la Frontera (Sound of the Frontier) is a flamenco band with a twist. Band leader Raúl Rodriguez pairs his Cuban tres-guitar with flamenco-guitar to bring a Latin American element to the more traditional sound.

Whether dueting or being accompanied by Moi de Moron on vocals and other members on compas, this band's mesmerising rhythms make flamenco seem fresh and exciting. After the high of Son de la Frontera's set, Mayra Andrade's low key West African beats seemed rather uninspiring."- Jo Caird