Thank you for letting me hear your lovely recording [of The Dutchman], which I enjoyed immensely. You and Si [Kahn] sound great together and the interpretation is honest and sincere and tuneful. Plus the sound is very clear: I'm proud to be associated with your work. Much success, with gratitude."  - Michael Smith, writer of "The Dutchman" and other songs

"Mara, I think you are one of the best singers of your generation. Every songwriter worth their salt should be sending you their tunes. You have such a beautiful, timeless quality to your voice and you make beautiful recordings. I just LOVE what you do."  - Christine Lavin, singer-songwriter

 Facets of Folk Review, Kevin Slick, President, Colorado Bluegrass Music Society

The word “facets” implies a gem or crystal with different surfaces where light is transformed showing the viewer what lies beneath the surface, often uncovering new images.  Mara Levine’s most recent album is aptly named as she shines a variety of acoustic roots music through her own lens, creating a wonderful array of sounds. The album opens with “You Reap What You Sow”, written by Susan Shann, which is powered along by an…

On Mara Levine and Terry Kitchen 

"The combination of Mara Levine and Terry Kitchen is a powerful one. Not only is it always a pleasure to hear two very good singers together, but Mara and Terry's harmonies are truly exceptional and even produce the occasional goose bumps that you only experience when something very special is happening musically. This could not occur, of course, without the wonderful musicality of Terry's guitar and his songs which touch on the universal themes of life in a very personal…

"I have had the pleasure of booking Mara Levine twice now for our songwriter house concert series. Although our series is dedicated to showcasing songwriters, Mara is an exceptional song interpreter and she champions lesser known and emerging songwriters as well as more established songwriters in the folk genre. She always has an impeccable ear for finding just the right song for her audience as well as her voice. Mara's singing is always flawless as is the material she chooses. Very well received and…

https://njjewishnews.timesofisrael.com/jersey-folk-singer-signs-with-national-label/

"Mara Levine is a gifted singer whose expressive and versatile voice is suited to any style of music she darn well pleases to focus on including bluegrass, country, or folk." - Dede Wyland, SKYLINE

“Mara Levine’s clear and expressive vocal on “You Reap What You Sow” is supported by a stellar lineup of musicians who together deliver a tasteful and artfully produced rendition of this heartwarming song.”  - Mark Schatz, Claire Lynch Band

“Mara is an exceptional singer whose amazing voice transcends bluegrass…

https://centraljersey.com/2020/06/05/edison-folk-artist-will-perform-facebook-concert-on-june-7-to-celebrate-signing-of-record-contract/

https://indiepulsemusic.com/2020/06/02/critically-acclaimed-folk-artist-mara-levine-signs-national-recording-deal-with-preeminent-tennessee-label-bell-buckle-records/

Link to original review: http://bluegrassmusic.com/content/2020/reviews/mara-levine

Mara Levine is a New Jersey-based singer and jewelry creator who has a clear, powerful voice that stands out ahead of the music on this, her third project. She’s joined by a host of artists (primarily her friends in the trio Gathering Time), which includes Stuart Markus, Gerry McKeveny, and Hillary Foxsong. She’s also assisted by well-known musicians Andy Leftwich, Mark Schatz, Mollie O’Brien, Caroline Cutroneo, John Guth…