"Havea's independently released debut album is a set of full of genuinely uplifting and engaging tunes" -200 WORLD ALBUMS
"Sometimes albums are just really addictive, "Ki 'a Lavaka" is one of them” (in German) -RADIO BREMEN
“Close your eyes whilst listening and you’ll be transported to a tropical paradise” -A1234
"The best remedy for Corona Blues is the music of the Joel Havea Trio" (in German) -BADISCHE ZEITUNG
“Fine blend of acoustic blues with tropical flavor” -LAST DAY DEAF
"Ki 'a Lavaka" comes across as a complete body of work, as though it was recorded in one 40 minute session direct in the studio" (in German) -MUSIC-ON-NET.de
"Bluesy tunes carrying heavy influences from Tongan sounds, overlaid by Joel’s soulful vocals" -AIPATE
"The chemistry between these three is unmistakable" (in German) -SALZGITTER ZEITUNG
"Touches of South African choirs and Pacific reggae in the vein of a Polynesian Ben Harper" (in French) -DJOLO
“His songs testify to his love for his homeland and family roots” (in German) -HR1, HÖRBAR
"Love the upbeat almost jazz-like beats" -REIGNLAND
"With his trio, the Tonga-born musician plays traditional soulful Tongan music with touches of blues and folk; a mix so worldly and at the same time so intimate, like only he can” (in German) -KULTURNEWS
“Pop songs with a Tongan soul and Hamburg rhythms”(in German) -HAMBURGER ABENDBLATT
"You can clearly hear that this an extremely well-established band, a trio that complements each other wonderfully" (in German) -BADEN ONLINE
"The Havea Brothers use their multicultural upbringing and globetrotting in their music" - BENDIGO ADVERTISER
"Refined songwriter and eclectic guitarist" (in Italian) -VERONASERA
"Filled the house with good vibes" -BENDIGO BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL
"Songs with a deep soul" (in German) -SHZ
"Havea has been favourably compared to Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz and Ben Harper to name a few" -AUSTRALIAN MUSICIAN
"Sometimes optimistic, sometimes melancholic, but also at times political and profound, peppered with personal insights into the world of Havea" (in German) -SOUNDHELDEN.com
"For people who miss the early and pure Lenny Kravitz, the Joel Havea Trio are exactly what you're looking for" (in German) -HAUBENTAUCHER
"Music is very versatile covering many genres resulting in a special style" (in German) -KULTURCHANNEL.AT
"How does the music sound from someone who's already called the most distant ends of the planet home? A mixture of lovely catchy pop songs with elements of soul, country, folk, blues, reggae and funk" (in German) -MUSIC-NEWS.AT
"Joel Havea has an interesting story, and he’s not afraid to tell it" -MONOBLOGUE
"His emphatically percussive guitar playing defines the groove of his music, which has elements of soul, pop and roots reggae" (in German) -TAGESSPIEGEL BERLIN
"The highlight, is of course Havea himself. The vocals feel very reminiscent of the blues, but they are very inviting at the same time" -GUARDIAN
"It’s hard to say who’s going to be the next major heart throb after the excitement of Jason Mraz and his predecessor John Mayer has worn off. A worthy contender is Joel Havea" -HEAR MAGAZINE
"The Tongan born Joel havea undoubtedly has soul in his blood" (in German) -TERRORVERLAG
"Joel Havea adds some much-needed flair to the acoustic soul/pop genre, one whose ease-of-access makes it routine to sift through a variety of artists to find quality" -OBSCURE SOUND