Critics have praised the talent of the young singers and the show's humor.

VOA: special.2010.01.08

But,the Brazilians have so much talent and depth that Elano's absence is not expected to have much impact.

VOA: standard.2010.07.01

I'm thankful that when I came into this world, the good Lord gave me the talent that I have to learn and to love music."

VOA: standard.2010.06.07

When one imagines that a talent that great and a person with that much inner and outer beauty could have had obstacles simply because of the color of her skin, it makes me weep."

VOA: standard.2010.05.15

First of all, you train yourself and you have the God-given talent that you can do it, and that is that you can play jazz if they want jazz, and play country if they want country, and classical if you're that gifted."

VOA: standard.2009.08.14