"The Tatars have their legendary war prowess to thank for much of their honourable place in the world's history books. I never knew they made such beautiful music as well, even though the authenticity of the interpretations on this album could be put to question. Zulya Kamalova is doubtlessly a genuine descendant of the nomadic folk of Central Asia but she was born and raised in Australia. Any concerns at all about authenticity are easily swept away by the captivating musicality and stirring interpretations that Zulya and her accompaniment have managed here. Aloukie is quite frankly, an overwhelmingly good album regardless of the music's origins." (Website Zulya)
"Zulya and The Children of the Underground perform exquisite original music inspired by Zulyas Tatar and Russian roots. The music defies being labelled, but has been described as Kurt Weillish, Euro-Cabaret jazz colliding with lullabies constructed to tear your heart out. Since their formation in 2003, they have enjoyed unprecedented success throughout their native Australia and abroad." (Bandcamp)
"Originally from the Volga River region in central Russia, ZULYA (PRON:ZOOL-yuh) came to Australia in 1991, and is now a leading figure in our multicultural music. Her new CD is called "ELUSIVE". Emotionally, the keyword is "naked", as lost love and survival are pondered. Musically, it's richly eclectic, with instruments and elements from many different traditions, and some of Australia's finest players, including her co-producer, BLAIR GREENBERG. Zulya's Tatar heritage is a crucial element. Whatever your heritage, you'll likely be moved by Zulya's haunting original songs. The musicians involved include violinist Davood Tabrizi, horn player Carolyn Johns, Epizo Bangoura on kora, Llew Kiek on bouzouki and Martin Tucker on litungu." (ABC Radio).
"De Tataars-Australische zangeres Zulya Kamalova maakt met dit album een tweede CD met haar vaste kwartet Children Of The Underground. Ze handhaaft zich onveranderd op zeer hoog niveau. Kunstig gecomponeerde songs met geraffineerde instrumentaties en poëtische teksten niet alleen in Tataars en Russisch maar voor het eerst ook in Engels en indringend vertolkt. Cabaret, tango, musette, jazz, chanson en zelfs reggae; het komt allemaal langs, eigenzinnig en in een hoogst persoonlijke stijl." (Ton Maas, Volkskrant; waardering: 4 uit 5 sterren)
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