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Putumayo World Music/.
Putumayo World Music
was established in 1993 to introduce people to the music of the world's
cultures.
Each disk contains an informational
brochure outlining the development of the genre and information on the
performers and music.
These music CDs were purchased through
the Hathaway Memorial Trust for the Somerset Public Library. The
descriptions for these CDs are taken from the website
www.putumayo.com
CD WORLD MUSIC AFR Putumayo Presents Africa A joyous celebration of music from an extraordinary continent. Includes music from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Togo, Congo, Mali, Guinea, Cameroon One cannot overstate the influence Africa has had on music of the world. Jazz, blues, rock and roll, gospel, salsa, samba, funk, hip-hop, reggae, zydeco, zouk, the list of genres which have roots in African music is endless. Africa is home to a myriad of styles, and it remains one of the most creative places for music on the planet. tradition still plays an important role in today's African music, yet increasingly influences from around the world are making themselves heard. Ironically, many of the foreign music styles that have been most influential on today's African music have African origins. They are merely long lost relatives returning home. You will hear echoes of jazz, reggae, hip- hop, funk and salsa in the songs included on this collection. . CD WORLD MUSIC AFR Putumayo Presents African Groove Technology meets tribal beats on this funky blend of contemporary African dance, electronica, hip-hop and funk Putumayo World Music continues its exploration of new directions in world music with African Groove, a collection of cutting-edge African music that highlights the ways modern styles have fused with African traditions. African Groove features musicians from Africa who experiment with hip-hop, remixing and electronic programming as well as international electronica artists who have used the rhythms and styles of Africa as inspiration for trend- setting club music. CD WORLD MUSIC AFR Putumayo presents Music African Playground An entertaining and educational musical expedition to Africa for children and families! Putumayo's award- winning World Playground series of world music CDs for children travels to Africa, a continent that is exuberantly rich in music and culture. African Playground is filled with great songs by artists from Senegal to South Africa, including a previously unreleased track by world music superstar Angelique Kidjo. Children and their families will love the upbeat rhythms and appealing melodies on this musical tour. Parents and educators will appreciate the accessibly presented cultural information and musical fun facts. CD WORLD MUSIC AFRo Putumayo presents Afro - Latino Two worlds collide to create powerful rhythms that move your feet and lift your soul. One of Putumayo's most popular albums, Afro-Latino features an uplifting selection of African and Latin American music with a great salsa vibe. CD WORLD MUSIC AME Putumayo Presents American Blues Celebrate the soul and spirit of contemporary blues American Blues is a collection of some of our favorite blues tracks by legends and rising stars that are helping to keep the blues alive and thriving. The artists on this compilation have remained true to the roots of the blues, be those the acoustic guitar sounds of the Mississippi Delta, the urban electric drive of Chicago, or the swamp boogie of Louisiana. While they may have developed their own unique voices and approaches, they have made it their mission to respect the fundamental sound, structure and soul of the blues. CD WORLD MUSIC AMA Putumayo Presents American Folk Contemporary songs inspired by folk music traditions CD WORLD MUSIC ARA Putumayo Presents Arabic Groove Rock the Kasbah with this collection of funky, contemporary music from North Africa and the Middle East. Includes songs from Algeria, Morocco. Lebanon, Egypt, Libya Arabic Groove reveals the ways funk, hip-hop and dance have blended with Arabic music to create exciting new sounds. This forward-looking compilation features some of the most electrifying music filling fashionable nightclubs from Paris to Cairo, and includes remixes by Transglobal Underground, Volodia and Bill Laswell. 
CD WORLD MUSIC BLU
Putumayo presents Blues Lounge
A unique collection of modern electronica
blended with classic acoustic blues
Blues Lounge
joins
World Lounge,
Euro Lounge, and
Sahara Lounge as the latest
addition to Putumayo’s Lounge series, a successful collection of releases that
explores new directions in world and roots music. It is also Putumayo’s fourth
blues-themed release (Mali
to Memphis,
Mississippi Blues and
American Blues).
CD WORLD MUSIC BRA
Putumayo presents Brasileiro
Features
extraordinary artists from Brazil on a tour of samba, bossa nova, and beyond
The music on this CD offers just a taste of the
Brazilian musical feast. Some of the artists are huge stars in Brazil. Others
are little known. The title of this collection, Brasileiro, means simply
"Brazilian." It is a tribute to a people whose musical passion and creativity
are unsurpassed.
CD WORLD MUSIC BRA
Putumayo Presents Acoustic Brazil
The gentle rhythms of samba, bossa nova and
more by legendary artists and fresh new voices
CD WORLD MUSIC BRA
Putumayo Presents Brazilian Groove
Samba and bossa nova meet soul, funk and
electronica on this upbeat collection of modern Brazilian music
Samba, bossa nova and popular Brazilian music
have been invigorated in recent years as DJs and remixers have blended the
best of both worlds.
The underground dance and electronica scene is
thriving in cities like Rio and Sao Paulo, and DJs around the globe have used
the captivating rhythms of Brazil as underpinnings for exotic musical
cocktails that have been filling dance floors from L.A. to London. The funky
tracks on Brazilian Groove capture the spirit of this exciting
musical movement. It is a cutting-edge carnival of remixed bossa nova
classics, samba-funk and hip beats from Brazil’s new wave. The result is a
celebratory collection that will satisfy fans of classic Brazilian music,
soul, funk and electronica.
CD WORLD MUSIC CAJ
Putumayo presents Cajun
Putumayo journeys to bayous of southwest
Louisiana for this joyous collection of Cajun party music.
Today's Cajuns trace their roots to the early
French-speaking colonists of Acadia, in what is now Nova Scotia, Canada.
Forced out of the region by the British in 1755, the Acadians (who became
known as Cajuns) migrated to Louisiana, bringing with them their music,
traditions, and language. The gutsy reels and tantalizing two-steps of Cajun
music have filled barn dances for years, and have had an indelible impact on
the face of Louisiana's music
CD WORLD MUSIC CAL
Putumayo Presents Calypso: Vintage Songs from
the Caribbean
Join us for a nostalgic musical cruise with
traditional Calypso and Calypso-influenced music from the Caribbean islands.
Includes music from the Bahamas, Jamaica, Grenada, Trinidad and Haiti.
Putumayo presents Calypso, a
collection of classic Caribbean songs and Calypso-influenced popular music
from the golden age of island music. In the 1950s, calypso and other Caribbean
folk music experienced a global surge in popularity after Harry Belafonte's
1956 album Calypso became one of the best-selling records of all-time. Artists
from Barbados, Trinidad, the Bahamas, Jamaica and other Caribbean islands
began recording lively, upbeat music aimed at this newfound audience. The
spirited rhythms, engaging melodies, and wry, double-entendre lyrics of
Caribbean music made their way onto the record players of millions of American
homes. The fad was a fleeting one, however, and much of the great music of
this era remains unreleased on CD.
CD WORLD MUSIC CAP
Putumayo presents Cape Verde
The remote Cape Verde islands offer a
unique and exquisite blend of music with influences from Africa, Portugal and
Brazil.
Brazilian and Cape Verdean music share a common
Portuguese heritage. And since these rocky isolated islands are located 300
miles off the coast of Senegal in West Africa, the African influence is also
very strong. Cape Verde offers a musical bounty similar in feel to the
Brasileiro collection, but with something mysterious and evocative that can
only be traced to the romance of these remote and exotic islands.
CD WORLD MUSIC CAR
Putumayo presents Caribbean Playground
Putumayo Kids is pleased to announce the
addition of 3 new tracks to this collection, a joyous celebration of Caribbean
music and culture that will delight children and adults
alike
Putumayo Kids invites children and families on
a fun musical cruise to the Caribbean with Caribbean Playground,
the latest addition to the label’s award-winning World Playground
series. Filled with upbeat songs, informative liner notes and colorful
artwork, Caribbean Playground is a festive carnival.
CD WORLD MUSIC CAR
Putumayo presents Caribe! Caribe!
Join us on a Caribbean journey and party
the night away. Features Beethova Obas, Don Carlos, Krosfyah, Kali, Osha, and
more.
With its beautiful beaches, lush flora and
exotic local cultures, it's no wonder the Caribbean is one of the most popular
tourist destinations in the world. Its festive music is an important part of
any visit to the region. Jamaica's reggae and ska, soca and calypso from
Trinidad and Barbados, Haitian compas, zouk from Martinique and Guadeloupe,
Cuban and Puerto Rican salsa, merengue from the Dominican Republic, the
multicultural fusions of Aruba and Curacao, and the bouncing punta of Belize
are just a few of the hundreds of local music styles that entrance visitors.
Musical cousins, these styles share a common legacy of the blending of African
and European traditions. The results of this shared history are wonderfully
varied, and each island has developed a unique musical heritage. Like a
tropical punch, the different cultures blended, resulting in intoxicating
musical concoctions.
CD WORLD MUSIC CEL
Putumayo Presents Celtic Tides
A musical journey from the Old World to the
New. Features Clannad, Altan, The Rankins with The Chieftains, and more.
Includes music fro Canada, Ireland, Scotland, USA
Over the years, the traditional music of the
world’s Celtic regions has been woven into the fabric of contemporary music
and culture around the world. Songs and melodies of Celtic antiquity from
Ireland, Scotland and Cape Breton (on the east coast of Canada) have become an
integral part of the soundtrack for the 21st
Century. The music of the Celtic world has
entranced listeners for countless generations, and its haunting melodies,
unique instrumentation and engaging beat is popular from Dublin to Dakar.
Putumayo’s collections of Celtic music have
earned wide praise and popularity, and
feature both the biggest stars and
undiscovered secrets of the genre
CD WORLD MUSIC COL
Putumayo Presents Columbia
Upbeat, danceable music from the country
that inspired the Putumayo name
Named after a beautiful Colombian river valley,
Putumayo returns to its roots with a fun and danceable collection of cumbia,
vallenato, porro and salsa. Colombia plays an important role in Putumayo's
history, as company founder Dan Storper was inspired to name his original
clothing and handcrafts company after the stunning Putumayo River valley he
visited in 1974. The music of Colombia has yet to make an international splash
like Cuban music has in recent years, but everyone who is familiar with Latin
America's third largest country knows that it is likely to be the source of
the next big thing in Latin music. Fans of the straight-to-the-bone grooves of
Cuban music will find the music of Colombia equally entrancing and soulful.
CD WORLD MUSIC CON
Putumayo Presents Congo to Cuba
A musical reunion between the irresistible
swing of Cuban son and the soul of West African salsa, Putumayo's Congo to
Cuba is a memorable collection of Afro-Latin grooves.
Classic and contemporary gems of Cuban music
and Cuban-influenced African music. Congo to Cuba reveals the deep cultural
connections between these two distant worlds. Congo to Cuba is a celebration
of the ways in which music has helped keep the African-Cuban connection
vibrant over the years. It features a number of the classic Latin recordings
that were popular in Africa, as well as work by African artists who pay
tribute to the Afro-Cuban sound. While time and distance may keep them apart,
common heritage and family ties between West Africa and Cuba have provided a
bond that can never be broken. The music on Congo to Cuba is a powerful and
thoroughly enjoyable testament to the unifying nature
CD WORLD MUSIC CUB
Putumayo Presents Cuba
The beautiful melodies and exotic rhythms
of Cuban son are guaranteed to have you dancing the night away
The music of Cuba developed from a unique set
of historical and social circumstances. African slaves, brought to work on the
Spanish sugar plantations, soon outnumbered the European colonists. The
attitude of the Spanish political and religious institutions towards African
culture, while undeniably oppressive, was more open than in some other
colonial societies. Catholic priests did their best to convert the Africans to
Christianity, but they overlooked their worship of African deities as long as
they gave them Christian names. In fact, Santeria, a religion that combines
Catholicism with African deities and rituals, is still a key part of Cuban
spiritual life. Most of the songs on this collection are a style called son,
(lit. "sound") one of the most popular and influential Cuban musical forms.
Son developed around the turn of the century in Oriente, a region in eastern
Cuba. Migrating musicians brought son west to Havana in the 1920s, where it
exploded in popularity. The fundamental element of the son is a rhythmic
pattern called clave (lit. "key"). Played on two wooden sticks, called claves,
this repetitive beat is the foundation upon which all of the other musical
elements are structured. It gives son the propulsive swing that has endeared
it to people around the world. Most contemporary salsa is based on son.
CD WORLD MUSIC DRE
Putumayo presents Dreamland
Turn down the lights and relax to the
tranquil melodies of beautiful lullabies and soothing songs from Africa,
Europe, North and South America and Asia.
CD WORLD MUSIC EUR
Putumayo Presents Euro Lounge
A
cool contemporary collection of continental
chill-out classics. Includes music from
France, Italy, Germany, Turkey, Macedonia, Belgium, Spain and The Netherlands.
Home to some of the world's most revered DJs
and a thriving electronica scene, Europe is the source for the latest trends
in chill-out and down tempo music. We've traveled to France, Italy, Spain and
beyond to seek out some of today's most progressive sounds. Euro Lounge
is the perfect album for parties, clubs, cafes, or just enjoying while
chilling out at home.
CD WORLD MUSIC FRE
Putumayo Presents French Café
Legends of French chanson join exquisite
new voices for an enchanting musical sojourn to the cafes of Paris
French Café
is a collection of classic and modern French music that will transport the
listener to the romantic streets of Paris. The album features some of the
greatest names in the history of French music as well as new artists who are
inspired by classic chanson, gypsy jazz and musette. . In the
late 1950s and early ‘60s, French music was greatly impacted by American and
British rock and roll and pop music. The sound of troubadours like Georges
Brassens and dramatic divas like Barbara was subsumed by a new and vibrant
movement that blended French attitude and lyricism with a youthful,
counter-culture energy. In recent years, classic French styles that first
became popular in the early part of the 20th Century have been experiencing a
comeback. The music on French Café unites musicians of an earlier age
with contemporary artists who draw on the sound of the past as inspiration to
create a style that is both nostalgic and progressive.
CD WORLD MUSIC FRE
Putumayo Presents French Caribbean
A musical cruise of the French Caribbean
with a selection of fun, upbeat zouk, compas, twoubadou, biguine and more
Putumayo
takes listeners on a musical cruise of the French Caribbean with a selection
of fun, upbeat zouk, compas, twoubadou, biguine
and more. With French Caribbean, Putumayo revisits the French
Creole islands of Haiti, Guadeloupe and Martinique which have been
experiencing a roots revival in recent years. The French Caribbean is a place
where music is imbedded in the landscape: whether it is compas or zouk blaring
out of storefront speakers or the variety of sounds that enliven carnival
celebrations and street festivals. Acoustic traditional styles like Haitian
twoubadou and Martiniquean biguine have recently earned a place on trendy
dance floors alongside flashier zouk and compas.
CD WORLD MUSIC GLO
Putumayo presents Global Soul.
A collection of contemporary soul and R&B
from around the world
Global Soul
features artists from a wide range of countries, including Melgroove,
Doc Gyneco and China from France, South Korean singer Tasha,
Fernanda Abreu and Aricia Mess from Brazil, Senegalese band
Saf Sap, Italian group Traccia Mista, German neo-soul diva Joy
Denalane, French-Canadian singer Melanie Renaud, cross-cultural
fusionists 1 Giant Leap (with special guests Speech, Neneh
Cherry and Native American vocal group Ulalli), TID from
Tanzania, and Cameroonian discovery Kaïssa.
CD WORLD MUSIC ISL
Putumayo presents Islands
A relaxing world cruise, from Puerto Rico
to Madagascar
Since you can't always get to them, we're
taking you on a sonic world cruise, from the more familiar Puerto Rico and
Hawaii to the mysterious Cape Verde and Madagascar and ports in between. For
what defines a land more than its music - full of local colors, rhythms and
language? So sit back and relax, let the exotic sounds of foreign voices and
instruments wash over
CD WORLD MUSIC ITA
Putumayo Presents Italian Cafe
With an intoxicating blend of Italian songs
from the 50s and 60s and contemporary music inspired by this bygone era,
Italian Café is a charming collection that will appeal to listeners of any
generation.
CD WORLD MUSIC JAM
Putumayo presents Jamaica
Legendary reggae artists offer a compelling
overview of one of the world's most popular music styles.
Putumayo visits Jamaica, the homeland of reggae
music and mythical artists such as Jimmy Cliff, Peter Tosh, Black Uhuru and
Toots & the Maytals. With roots in African tradition and influences from
American Rhythm & Blues, Motown, soul and other popular music styles, reggae
has taken the world by storm with its irresistible beat and powerful messages.
Jamaica celebrates the joy of reggae with this collection of classic and new
tracks by some of reggae's greatest voices.
CD WORLD MUSIC JEW
Putumayo Presents A Jewish Odyssey.
Putumayo World Music presents A Jewish
Odyssey, a compilation that explores the richness and diversity of Jewish
music. Includes music from Israel, UK, Italy, Morocco, USA, Turkey, Chile,
Canada and Brazil
From the Mediterranean flavors of Sephardic
music to energetic and emotive klezmer, A Jewish Odyssey follows the long
journey of Jewish music from the Middle East to Spain, Italy, Turkey, Eastern
Europe, the US and beyond. A Jewish Odyssey will surprise and delight with
its accessible and entrancing blend of music that reflects the diversity of
Jewish cultural expression. It features artists from Italy, Israel, the United
States, Turkey, Canada and even Britain and Brazil. Every element of the
exotic melodies, instruments, rhythms and lyrics on A Jewish Odyssey serve as
landmarks along the long historical and cultural road traveled by the Jewish
people.
CD WORLD MUSIC LAT
Putumayo Presents Latin Groove.
Salsa and Cuban son join funk, hip-hop and
electronica for a cutting-edge Latin dance party
Putumayo continues its exploration of new
trends in world music with Latin Groove, a collection of
cutting-edge Latin music that blends salsa, Cuban son, and cumbia with funk,
hip-hop, soul, and electronica. European DJs expertly fuse contemporary club
music with the funky grooves of old- school salsa, while bands from the
barrios of Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York create new styles that
keep the essence of the classic Latin sound, while adding the modern style and
attitude of today's urban reality. As Latin Groove reveals, Latin
music is not only capable of joining cultures, it is clearly adept at uniting
generations. Classic Cuban styles like son and guajira, which first developed
over one hundred years ago, sound right at home amidst the digital
manipulations of today's avant- garde European DJs. The violins of charanga,
a traditional Cuban instrumentation that has its roots in the delicate
European ballroom dances of the 1800s, sound wonderful over a hip-hop beat.
Latin percussion, descended from ancient African cultures, is practically
futuristic when combined with drum Ôn' bass, funk or vinyl scratches. Indeed,
it seems that classic Latin music and modern dance and electronica are joined
at the hip and the hippest thing in the joint.
CD WORLD MUSIC LAT
Putumayo presents Latin Playground
A fiesta of upbeat Latin American music for
children and families
Putumayo invites children of all ages on a fun
and educational musical journey through Latin America with Latin Playground,
a collection of upbeat songs by well- known artists from Cuba, Mexico, Puerto
Rico, Uruguay and more. Putumayo's highly successful and critically acclaimed
<>series of world music for
kids has introduced children to world music from more than 20 countries and
Latin Playground continues in the same tradition.
CD WORLD MUSIC LOU
Putumayo presents Louisiana Gumbo
The spirit of a Louisiana captured in
sizzling soul, blues and R&B.
Louisiana Gumbo
focuses on the soul, R&B and blues that has served as a foundation for much of
America's popular music today. This collection is called Louisiana Gumbo
because this Creole stew is a perfect metaphor for the blend of musical
elements found in the music of Louisiana.
CD WORLD MUSIC MAL
Putumayo presents Mali
The West African country of Mali has a rich
cultural history and a powerful impact on the international music scene
CD WORLD MUSIC MAL
Putumayo Presents Mali to Memphis
Africa and America are united on this
revealing journey that traces the route of the blues. Includes music from
Mali, the USA and Guinea
Mali to Memphis
is a journey from the heart of an ancient West African kingdom to a city where
American black music came into its own, from the sandy banks of the Niger
River to the levees of the Mississippi. These songs do not unlock the secrets
of Delta blues or Malian spirit music. But there is a kinship between these
musicians, and their art reveals that fact in loud, living, present-tense
terms, even as it invites us to contemplate the unsolvable riddles of the
past.
CD WORLD MUSIC MEX
Putumayo Presents Mexico
Savor the spicy and romantic flavors of
Mexican music, from the songs of Veracruz to the boleros of Oaxaca.
Putumayo World Music is pleased to present
Mexico, a collection of compelling songs from a country whose musical culture
is as diverse as its landscape. From the songs of Veracruz to the boleros of
Oaxaca, Mexican music is both upbeat and poignant, and offers listeners a
surprising array of traditional and contemporary sounds. There are many
reasons why people from around the world travel to Mexico, from the beauty of
its natural landscape to the richness of its culture. Some probably just love
the food! We hope that this collection reminds anyone who is from or has
visited Mexico of the enchantment it offers, and encourages those who have
never been to discover its charm and beauty.
CD WORLD MUSIC MIS
Putumayo presents Mississippi Blues
A musical journey down the Mississippi
River with classic blues from Memphis to New Orleans.
In light of the devastation caused by Hurricane
Katrina in Louisiana and Mississippi, Putumayo World Music is donating all of
its proceeds from
New Orleans and
Mississippi Blues to relief efforts through the end of the year.
CD WORLD MUSIC MUS
Putumayo presents Music from the Chocolate
Lands
A collection of unforgettable songs from
countries where chocolate originates
Music from the Chocolate Lands features a
selection of songs as distinctive as chocolate’s history. This release
includes music from the tropical countries that grow cocoa beans as well as
collaborations with musicians from the European regions where chocolate-makers
produce some of the world’s most appetizing chocolate products.
CD WORLD MUSIC MUS
A Putumayo Blend, Music From the Coffee Lands
A Putumayo Blend: Music from the Coffee
Lands features melodic music evocative of aromatic cafes around the world.
Includes music from Peru, Columbia, Uganda, Jamaica, Zimbabwe, Cuba, Mexico,
Hawaii, Kenya, Costa Rica and the Congo
Coffee has always had romantic resonance.
Cowboys and vaqueros crouched by campfires on tiptoe, squinting into the smoke
and cradling a tin cup of range brew. Humphrey Bogart's droopy eyes peering
over a steaming cup of Java in Casablanca. Sensationalistic photos of beatniks
in dark basements, dressed in black reading poetry, listening to jazz and
sipping tiny cups of espresso. The smell of your grandma's kitchen on a
Saturday morning, the air heavy with the smell of bacon, pancakes and coffee.
Coffee has always been there in the background, like a dark liquid melody,
perfuming the air with the scent of lands far away and unlimited
possibilities. So sit back, enjoy the music, and sip away.
CD WORLD MUSIC NAT
Putumayo presents Native American Odyssey
Contemporary music from the indigenous
peoples of the Americas
This compilation features contemporary music
from the indigenous peoples of the Americas, and includes artists from the
Northwest Territories in Canada to the Andes in Peru and Bolivia. While there
are numerous collections featuring the Native music of North America, this is
one of the first to bring together indigenous artists from North, Central and
South America
CD WORLD MUSIC NEW
Putumayo Presents New Orleans
Captivating celebration of jazz, blues and
swing, New Orleans style.
In light of the devastation caused by Hurricane
Katrina in Louisiana and Mississippi, Putumayo World Music is donating all of
its proceeds from New Orleans and
Mississippi Blues to relief
efforts through the end of the year.
CD WORLD MUSIC RUM
Putumayo Presents Rumba Flamenco
The passion of flamenco and Latin rhythms unite to create a sensual and
soulful musical fusion.
Putumayo presents Rumba Flamenco,
a collection of upbeat music with influences from Spanish flamenco, salsa, and
pop. Popularized worldwide by the Gipsy Kings, rumba flamenco (also known as
gypsy rumba) is a blend of flamenco with Afro-Cuban rhythms. Rumba
Flamenco brings attention to some of the many artists who share the
same musical traditions as the Gipsy Kings. Gypsy rumba originated in the
Catalan regions of northeastern Spain and southern France. This accessible and
upbeat style of flamenco has attracted fans across the globe. Rumba Flamenco
features music that reflects the soul of the gypsies, the passion of flamenco,
and the irresistible beats of Cuba.
CD WORLD MUSIC SAH
Putumayo Presents Sahara Lounge
Entrancing fusions of middle eastern
melodies and rhythms with cutting edge electronica and remixes.
Includes music from Iran, Lebanon, Morocco,
Algeria, USA, Turkey, Egypt
Putumayo presents Sahara Lounge,
a mesmerizing album of laid-back fusions of traditional Middle Eastern
melodies, rhythms and instrumentation with cutting edge electronica, hip-hop
beats and remixes. Algerian rai, Berber music, Sufi chants, and
Egyptian al-jeel meet dub, trip hop, break beats and funk resulting in
a hypnotic and captivating vibe. The exotic rhythms and melodies of the Middle
East have long served as a muse for musical adventurers. Haunting desert blues
of North Africa, soaring violins that buoy Egyptian song poems,
trance-inducing Sufi chants, uplifting percussion of raks sharki (aka
bellydance) and soulful strains of the Arabic are a few of the many different
sounds flowing forth from the dunes, bazaars, streets, nightclubs and radios
of the Middle East.
CD WORLD MUSIC SAL
Putumayo Presents Salsa Around the World
Latin dance party with a twist, featuring
salsa from Greece, India, Scotland and beyond.
Includes music from Scotland, Italy, Curacao,
Greece, Senegal, Morocco, India, Japan, Cameroon, Finland and Haiti.
Salsa Around the World
is a unique collection of hip-shaking salsa tracks from unexpected places. The
intoxicating rhythms and joyful melodies of Latin American salsa have traveled
the globe, earning new followers and influencing artists from Haiti to
Helsinki. Over the years, Latin music has become part of the fabric of
mainstream music, its influences turning up in jazz, rock and pop. As this
collection demonstrates, it has infiltrated the world’s music as well. On
Salsa Around the World one can hear salsa-influenced music sung in Greek,
Arabic, Hindi, Papiamento, Wolof, Douala, and Haitian Creole. Typical Cuban
instruments such as congas, bongos and timbales are played alongside
pennywhistles and panpipes. It is a musical adventure
CD WORLD MUSIC SAM
Putumayo Presents Samba Bossa NovaAn Alluring Collection of Contemporary Brazilian Music from Samba and Bossa Nova's New Wave. Putumayo World Music proudly presents Samba Bossa Nova, an alluring collection of Brazilian music from samba and bossa nova's new wave. The classic sound of the past meets the voices of the future in this hip selection. The children of the bossa nova generation are now coming of age, and while many originally rebelled against their parents’ music they are now returning to it to carry the torch of the bossa nova and classic samba style. The result is a "nova bossa nova," a new bossa nova that maintains recognizable links to the jazzy, samba sounds of a generation ago, while propelling the music forward in new and exciting directions. Romantic, richly melodic, subtly rhythmic, and entrancing, the songs on Samba Bossa Nova is perfect mood music that captures the magic of yesterday and the invention of tomorrow CD WORLD MUSIC SIN Sing along with Putumayo Features top artists singing children-friendly folk and blues classics and multilingual liner notes The latest in Putumayo World Music’s acclaimed music series for children features a star-studded cast of artists singing classic folk and blues songs. Arlo Guthrie, Taj Mahal, Dan Zanes, Keb’ Mo’, and others offer a mix of unforgettable folk, blues, bluegrass, swing and reggae that children and their families can easily sing along with. CD WORLD MUSIC SWI Putumayo Presents Swing Around the World This upbeat collection of swinging tunes from artists around the world will get people of all ages up and on their feet CD WORLD MUSIC WOM Putumayo presents the Women of Latin America Exquisite and lyrical music by some of Latin America’s greatest female artists CD WORLD MUSIC WOR Putumayo presents World Groove An upbeat global dance party featuring cutting-edge world dance music and electronica. An upbeat, global dance party that features the hottest blends of world music with electronica, dance music and more. CD WORLD MUSIC WOR Putumayo Presents World Lounge Putumayo is pleased to present World Lounge, a laid-back collection of down tempo electronica and chill-out music with global flavors. Includes music from Germany, Italy, France, Argentina, Japan, The Netherlands, Algeria and the USA Featuring the latest fusions of electronica and DJ culture with world music, World Lounge provides the perfect soundscape for a laid-back ambiance. The modern masters of so-called down tempo music are boundless globetrotters, incorporating equal amounts of the exotic and the mundane. European DJs collectives like Gotan Project and Mo' Horizons freely sample South American sounds to create unexpected new creations. Indian sitars, which still conjure up mental images of late-sixties psychedelic rock, are used effectively by Italian producer Nicola Conte and German DJ project Jasmon to create music that is both provocative and reverent. Enigmatic Middle Eastern melodies provide a magical backdrop to the music of Hamid Baroudi, Blue Asia, and Dissidenten. Groups like Arling & Cameron, Pink Martini, Mau Mau, and Montefiori Cocktail reveal that the line between cool and kitsch is as fine as a hair from Tony Bennett's toupee. CD WORLD MUSIC WOR Putumayo presents World Playground A collection of world music for kids that takes children and their families on an inspiring musical and cultural journey around the world CD WORLD MUSIC WOR Putumayo presents World Playground 2 The musical adventure continues on this follow-up to the award-winning World Playground CD. CD WORLD MUSIC WOR Putumayo Presents World Reggae Experience the irresistible rhythms of reggae on this global musical journey from the Caribbean to Africa and beyond. Includes music from France, India, Algeria, Nigeria, Cape Verde, Brazil, Spain, French Guiana, Ivory Boast, New Caledonia and Cameroon. Putumayo World Music presents World Reggae, a collection of reggae-influenced tracks performed by artists from around the world. The surprising tracks on World Reggae blend the upbeat and soulful groove of reggae with exotic local influences to create new and appealing variations that will appeal to music lovers everywhere. If music is the universal language, then reggae is its most widely spoken dialect. The irresistible offbeat shuffle and bouncing bass lines have earned fans around the globe, and there is practically no corner on Earth that has not been influenced by this Jamaican music style. Reggae’s syncopated beat fits well with most other musical styles and countless artists around the world have incorporated it into their music. While reggae has an engaging beat you can dance to, the music alone is not the sole reason for its worldwide popularity. Reggae has also long been a tool for social and political discourse. CD WORLD MUSIC ZYD Putumayo Presents Zydeco A hefty serving of upbeat bayou boogie. Zydeco is a satisfying survey of the fascinating fusion of French and African culture in Louisiana and features most of the genre's biggest stars including Clifton Chenier, Boozoo Chavis, Buckwheat Zydeco, Beau Jocque, Keith Frank, Geno Delafose, Chris Ardoin, Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas, Queen Ida, and Zydeco Force as well as regional favorites Rosie Ledet, The Creole Zydeco Farmers and Jude Taylor. Respected New Orleans music critic Michael Tisserand, the acclaimed author of The Kingdom of Zydeco, wrote the detailed and informative liner notes especially for this collection. The booklet features excellent photographs by Rick Olivier and Jack Vartoogian, both well-known documenters of Louisiana music culture.
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