“One of life’s certainties, thus far, is that any music produced by Na-Mara, be it live or recorded, will be of the highest quality and guaranteed to involve subjects and themes of compelling interest.” David Pratt, FATEA, April 2019 

“…Na-Mara is one of today’s leading folk ballad duos on the British folk scene.” Michael Moll, Folk World #70, November 2019

“…Hertfordshire-based duo (Rob Garcia and Paul McNamara) specialise in considered translations of songs from the French-speaking world, but even better are Paul’s original songs exhibiting a keen sense of history. Simple but expert accompaniments (guitar and mandolin/mandola), equally dextrous on instrumentals …” fRoots “

“…You may put Na-Mara on the list of enjoyable English duos, such as veteran Knightley and Beer or young Cadie and Bloomer. Paul is an ingenious songwriter in the traditional vein…” Folk World