[8][9] Lee Ritenour produced "Waves"; "Ponta de Areia" is a cover of the Milton Nascimento song.

[12] The Vancouver Sun wrote that "the singer-guitarist blends lyricless vocal performances, songs sung in Portuguese and English and her own rich acoustic guitar with tasteful arrangements that incorporate string trios, percussion and didgeridoo.

"[16] The Herald thought that the album "isn't entirely consistent but her invention, sensuality and air of mystery should prime an audience for future adventures.

"[17] The Toronto Star concluded that "the Brazilian singer/composer/guitarist/vocalist/marimba player blends pop, Flamenco and neo-jazz in a cheerful kaleidoscope of moods that amounts to little more than happy songs and instrumental dexterity despite exotic backing combos and incendiary hype.

"[14] AllMusic wrote that the "delicate, expressive vocals and flamenco-tinged, acoustic guitar phrases are simply beautiful.