Americana Burlesque and Sideshow Festival, July 2007
“A woman known only as the "Mystic Oracle" gave a stunningly graceful traditional show - all with a curved sword balanced on her head.”
            StarNewsOnline.com – North Carolina

The following reviews are written by A Atughonu – Reviewer for RaqsAtlanta

TribalCon 4, February 2008
Following Elisabeth was Jahara Phoenix who gets the authenticity award for group performance. Be it a stage show or a simple class, I hear raves of praise for this group of women no matter what they do. A friend of mine can't keep quiet about the classes and great instruction that goes on in Oracle's studio. And while I've always felt like a traitor if I took classes outside the International Community (where instruction on any culture is readily available for free or a minimal fee) I see these beautiful ladies and I'm tempted to dig up 70 or so dollars for a class card. Only a few other groups performances have encouraged me to jump the fence (i.e. Company Mezza, Awalim etc). And this performance sealed the deal for me…I'll be so glad when we get a little break to take classes outside our core curriculum. They are certainly on my top 5 list of best Atlanta Troupes to visit. The Rajasthani India piece with baskets was identical to some of the extraordinary material I have collected and seen live over the years. Hungamas past rushed through my mind when I saw those fantastic costumes and spectacular choice of movements. I'd have agreed to a dual with the devil just to take part in that piece. Oh my gyaahh I think it was certainly in the top three of the absolute best performances of the evening. I was just floored. Oh! I loved it...these ladies ALWAYS prove to be impressive! Jahara Phoenix- -you leave me speechless. You had me chair-dancing like crazy. A friend of mine even said, "The authentometer is in the red!" Thanks again for that! What a gift!

Moonlight and Minarets, September 2007
Jahara Phoenix members Oracle, Nikki-Jamilah and Jaki came to the stage doing a version of ATS that I first fell in love with back in the late 90s. It was simple and looked completely improve…the old FCBD way…the way that made them famous and put them on the raqs map.  Wearing huge bustled skirts in Rajasthani print fabric and their unique hair décor I could see elements of that old ATS style with a few new things added in. They transitioned with Nikki-Jamilah as a starting soloist and then a duet with Jaki and Oracle. Oh, I loved this piece. I wanted to get on stage with them and dance around in my
bright blue embroidered Kurta and elbow strung bangles. I felt I might have fit right in. This routine was a wonderful introduction to ATS for those are new to it. I think if one wants to study "Tribal" that a routine like the above should be their first view. It still contains the roots of raqs and therefore was perfect for this show featuring the more "realistic" versions of raqs sharqi still seen today. I feel that what these ladies did tonight should *always* be the beginning ATS enthusiasts first example of this realm of raqs.
Thank goodness THIS is still alive and can be seen by such a talented and skilled group of professionals such as Jahara Phoenix!

Tribal Carnivale, 2007
"Condemnation" I felt Oracle's solo was really well thought out. She looked EXCEPTIONAL in her choice of costume and magnificent hair/make up. I found her look to be truly refreshing and new. Oracle didn't use the long overused dreads distastefully adorned by people who often fall short of respecting the reason dreads are worn or have any idea of their true meaning. She instead wore a rust crimson stain lock set intertwined with her natural hair. Her eye makeup and lip color were dynamite. Gone was the passé-crimson to reveal an almost flesh natural lip color. It was nice and I and others took note. Her dance was not loaded with tricks and flips but instead demonstrated the root moves of Middle Eastern art in a way that was very "Oracle."  Though I don't feel she presented a typical Middle Eastern style entirely when looking at her overall presentation it was however a very well done and tasteful mix via costume, moves and music-again a very nice example of Fusion…and I really liked it…just something about it worked extraordinarily well. 
Nikki and Jaki's "Call to Arms" was also nice. What stood out to me early on and especially in this piece was both Nikki and Jaki's outfits, hair and choice of prop. All three worked very well together.  Their skill with spinning with sword (and at some points quite fast) was phenomenal. They made this rather difficult technique look really easy and lite…such a fantastic illusion! I loved Nikki's bracelet as well…It was as if she wasn't going to leave any strong world influence out…Nikki, was that Che or Bob? As expected, the entire call to arms presentation was well done and the combination of clothing, movement and music kept me glued to the stage. I didn't want to look away for even a moment…  Missr!! It's a very cute piece and I remembered it from the Asheville Aunty Rocky show. This time there were fewer people and I find it fabulous that it is modified to fit large and or small numbers of dancers. I think one of my favorite moves is what I term a Persian- Circle…(see the DVD). This entire piece belongs at a wedding or henna
ceremony. Its just that good…

Morocco Gala Show, April 2007
Jahara phoenix wowed the audience next with a routine that I felt paid homage to nearly every ethnic group in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. It was energetic with fabulous formations and cute combinations. Nikki Jamilah stood out greatly in this piece with her wonderful facial expression and eye contact. You would have never guessed the stage lights were bright and blinding because it was almost as if she was looking right at you and dancing with you in mind. I truly enjoyed it from start to finish. It encompassed moves from cultures that I hold dear to me and insha'Allah always will. 
Jahara Phoenix has certainly set themselves in a whole other realm. In times past one might wonder and expect that when seeing two tribal groups in the same "eastern dance" show the routines would be pretty similar. These ladies are not Awalim. They have their own unique style. And after witnessing this piece I feel that if I see their names on a programme sheet alongside Awalim I'm certain that I'm going to see two very different pieces of material by two completely different and talented groups *AND* I will FOR CERTAIN be entertained not to mention overjoyed beyond belief. I really hope they will be able to fit more Atlanta shows in their busy schedules.