Review from Veronica DeFazio of Kids Rhythm and Rock in the article Albums that Uplift
“I don’t know about you, but in today’s often stressful, messy world, I sometimes think, “Gosh, I wish I was still a kid.” Children’s lives are so easy, right? Filled with play and imagination and fun. Not a care in the world. Except, that’s not true. Children are constantly having new experiences, new emotions, new friendships, all of which can be scary or joyful or somewhere in between, Unlike adults, children often don’t have the tools in their young toolboxes to deal with all of this newness. That’s where the four albums featured here come in. These albums lift listeners spirits, provide encouragement and empowerment, and offer some ideas on how to cope with all of the new things a child may be experiencing.
…The World is Waiting for You, the most recent album from Linda Yapp. Yapp, the founder of the Nye Beach Montessori School in Newport, Oregon, imbues her music with messages of peace, kindness and a respect for all living things. Her crystalline voice combined with the folksy melodies creates an almost ethereal quality, filling listeners with a sense of warmth and tranquility.”
Review for A New Day
“By Lynne Heffley (former staff writer for the Los Angeles Times)
Folksinger-songwriter-guitarest Linda Yapp offers listeners a peaceful world of commonality and gentle fun with her small, quiet vocals, dreaming melodies, and a cadre of fine musicians and singers.”
Review comments from NAPPA Award’s Music Judge
“A whole lot of littles make a lot,” sings Linda Yapp on this album’s leadoff track. While in the song, she is referring to how little acts of kindness can do a lot of good in helping other people and the environment. It is a universally positive message that she touches upon throughout this album’s 11 tunes; however, it also reflects her music here. There is a gentle, low-key quality to music, singing, and lyrics, but the skillful way Yapp has crafted and delivered her folksy songs draws your attention. She also smartly presents her messages in a child-scaled way. How can you deal with all the pollution on a beach? Just pick up “three little things.” What happens when you grow up? Simply “be a kid” and have fun but “remember to always forgive” too. On “Thank You Rosa,” Yapp wonderfully weaves together the inspiring stories of Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Cesar Chavez in a subdued but stirring English ballad-style tune. Yapp, with the assistance of Grammy-winning musicians Nancy Rumbel and Charles Michael Brotman, has created a lovely album filled with quietly inspiring music with The World Is Waiting For You.