URB Magazine
I'm impressed with songwriters who can write in multiple languages and still manage to keep their music authentic, and Carla Hassett achieves that on her sophomore effort Quero Saber, which is in both English and Portuguese. Like always, it's a daring move to cover a Beatles song, though Hassett pulls it off with grace on "Julia" in which Mike Patton joins her on vocals for her bi-lingual version of the song. Carla Hassett will no doubt gain well-deserved attention with Quero Saber. 

Global Rhythm
Born in Brazil, raised in the U.S. and now based in Los Angeles, Carla Hassett has sung background for acts ranging from Sergio Mendez to REO Speedwagon. An ear for hooks is apparent on her first full-length album, which features 11 breezy, Brazilian-flavored tracks sung in English and Portuguese. With touches of samba, bossa, Bahia as well as a lot of straight-ahead pop, this disc sounds custom-designed to play in your local coffeehouse on a summer afternoon. 

All Music
“Her samba whistles, her basslines, her guitar work are all flawless.”    

World Music Central
Brazil seems to have an endless supply of great musicians. Carla Rigolin Hassett is yet another name to add to the list...
When singing in English, Carla Hassett sounds surprisingly like Flora Purim, although her use of vocak effects gives a very current sound. Carla Hassett may not have the support of major labels or large indies, but she has proven to be an important artist in Brazilian contemporary music.


Sound The Sirens
the perfect soundtrack for sipping apple martinis and watching the sunset

World Pulse Magazine
If you enjoy Bebel Gilberto in doses but yearn for the musical moxie of alternative artists, Carla Hassett might just be your favorite find of this year    

Midwest Record    
Certainly if Bebel Gilberto has turned your head, Hassett will continue to set you swiveling.