REVIEWS - Theatre
With "bump-and-grind hips and a catty scat-singing style", Kathleen Antonia goes "bravely over the top with [her] portrayal of female rivalry capped by a final empathic bond."
"Large ensemble numbers ... divide memorable and inspired solo performances by Kathleen Antonia as 'Café Olay'...."
"Actress Kathleen Antonia sang Café Olay, and she did a lovely job vocalizing during the seduction scene, a muted trumpet joining her amorous writhing."
"Kathleen Antonia unleashes a potent bluesy wail on 'I'm Flashing' ('I'm Sorry') and stands out in the ensemble take on 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight'"
The role of "Power Woman [is] beautifully sung by Kathleen Antonia"
"Antonia ... brings the house down in the 'Hot Flash' reprise."
"The Violet Hour's cast is excellent, and they rise above the script in many scenes. .... Kathleen Antonia is sublime as worldly Jessie"
"[This] intimate, naturalistic production is well performed by a team of young talent. Kathleen Antonia is particularly at ease as the regal jazz diva, with a hidden past and a tragic future."
"A solid cast ... brings the intriguing, Back to the Future-esque script to life while driving home the idea that timing could indeed be everything."
"The cast of singers ranges from brilliant to adequate. The two women top my list of golden-voiced vocalists. Kathleen Antonia knows how to sell an upbeat number ('That Old Black Magic') and also how to deliver the subtle nuance of a ballad ('My Funny Valentine' and 'Guess I'll Hang my Tears Out to Dry')."
"[I]t's the songs themselves that make the show, as each cast member adds his or her own stylistic interpretation of the lyrics. In particular, Kathleen Antonia captivated the audience with her rendition of 'Indian Summer' and 'That Old Black Magic.' As a postscript, watch for the gown she wears in the second act."
- Dave Moodie, The Sneak Preview (October 8, 2003)
"Antonia is very cosmopolitan which contrasts nicely with ... Strohmaier. Both women have beautiful voices and are accomplished actors, taking the often wry lyrics and making the most of them."
"As the only black character who speaks ... Fanny bears the onus of representing all African natives and even the country itself. That's a lot to ask of a character and an actor, but [Kathleen] Antonia does it with a dignity that makes you wish this were her story and not Rhodes'."
"The story of Barney and Fanny (Kathleen Antonia) is intriguing.... [Paul Vincent] Black and Antonia portray their relationship with touching tentativeness, mistrust and growing comfort, and Antonia sings with riveting still sweetness."
"The acting tended toward the declamatory, with only Kathleen Antonia as the feisty African girl truly touching her character's heart--and ours."
"The lovely Kathleen Antonia is a standout, delivering a sweet, compelling 'When I Am Laid to Earth' ... a buoyant disco-soul 'Don't Box Me' (about resisting racial categorization) and a knockout bluesy torch number about getting hot and bothered with a 'Fine Tooth Comb'."
"Kathleen Antonia is winning in 'Don't Box Me In' and kicks butt in her Bessie Smith inspired blues ballad, 'Fine Tooth Comb'."
Kathleen Antonia's "strong vocals, stage presence, and nuanced performance make her the highlight of the evening."
REVIEWS - Music
Kathleen Antonia's Next Time is a "brilliant new CD release ... a baker's dozen of delicious standards to be sure."
Next Time is "such a sweet sentimental journey showcasing [Kathleen Antonia's] emotional range as a singer. .... It's the perfect Christmas gift for any one in your family and friends who love jazz and the vocal standards that EVERY type of folk all can recognize and enjoy."
- Leo Frappier, LFB (December 3, 2007)
Best Female Vocals in Dance, weeks of 24 October 2005, 12 December 2005, & 23 January 2006 (remix); #3 all time Best Female Vocals in Dance (highest ranking), Garage Band
"The album's standout track is 'Body Electric', which combines the aggressive voice of Kathleen Antonia and her supple, storytelling delivery."
"One performer that wowed me with her amazing stage presence was Kathleen Antonia at the LFB / In the Midnight Hour CD release party. She did a tribute to Jo Carol singing Everywoman. Jo Carol unfortunately passed away due to a brain aneurysm. Kathleen brought a boyfriend front/center of all the fans and seduced him with her sultry vocals. I highly recommend her album [Next Time]...."
- Mike Andrews, Kathleen Antonia Shines at the LFB CD Launch Party (Nov. 2007)
"vocalitá, ora sexy, ora errebí, ora narrative, ora aperte" ("vocals that are at once sexy and breathy, sometimes conversational, sometimes open")
- Davide Carabini, Una Mezzanotte Sexy ("A Sexy Midnight"),
Acid Jazz magazine (Italy - August 2007 Edition)
"I loved this tune and it should be on a major label,, great job girl."
- YBRSongs, Los Angeles, California (29 October 2005)
"A solid beat, an interesting vocal performance, hooky backing vocals and the introduction of a sampled sax that completes a very good depp house track with elements of Soul-Diva... Very well produced and will seat comfortably besides released by Defected or Azuli. 9 out of 10!"
- Moreno, London, United Kingdom (24 October 2005)
"This is one of the best Dance songs that I've heard on the GarageBand site. The vocalist delivers a power, articulate, and passionate performance here. I have to say that she has one intrigiuing and extremely sexy voice. (add me to your list of the conquered) The arrangement was outstanding and very original. I especially loved the vocal samples running in the background with those phat and tight in harmony vocals. I haven't heard anything like this on this site or anywhere else...."
- Andre Jones, Detroit, Michigan (22 October 2005)
"Excellent vocals, I mean it, wow. I usually hate this style but this is excellent. Great performance!"
- KornKidda, Panorama City, California (20 October 2005)
