“In this lively encounter of different cultures the artist has developed an extraordinary, charming and completely independent music.” (Jazzpodium, Germany, Klaus Mümpfer)

“The result is a music all of its own; a music that is never only ethnic, but rather a successful blend of all the influences which have shaped Meriç herself.” (Jazzinstitut Darmstadt/Germany, Wolfram Knauer)

“Her warm and clear head voice in the melodious tunes is the perfect counterpart to the piano; the flute is enhanced by the percussion..” (Jazzpages, Worms “Jazz & Joy” Festival)

“In her native tongue Meriç Yurdatapan sang beautiful stories of sadness, separation, love and a hint of sea breeze on the skin.” (Allgemeine Zeitung Worms, Germany)

“What you hear is not easily sorted into a definite category, but it is always clear nevertheless. And that is precisely the great art of Meric, an art that she masters sovereignly.” (Wiesbadener Tagblatt, Germany)

“... definitely not “ethnic music” - this meaningless label would never do her justice at all.” (Mainzer Rheinzeitung, Germany)

“There is, for example, that Turkish children`s song “Chestnut, oak, beech. Below a layer of leaves, above the clouds. Come here and leave your sorrows behind, how beautiful is the forest.” When you hear Meric` jazzy version for the first time, it does sound rather unfamiliar. By the time the song finishes, however, you will agree: “This forest is truly beautiful!” (Hürriyet, Turkey)

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