World Dance

1. Wayo

2. Night-Season

3. Moth-Like Lovers of the Light

4. Awakening

5. 19 Letters (19 Beat Cycle)

6. World Dance

World Dance,Do'ah,Sony,Adult Alternative,Ethnic Fusion,Jazz,Jazz Music

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Average customer rating: Anjelique Crashes Badly Maybe 4.5 stars, but still stellar Soulful West African soul First Introduction To Angelique Kidjo Not as good as Black Ivory Soul - but still enhoyable

Djin Djin Angelique Kidjo Manufacturer: Razor &Tie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Mali | Africa | International | Styles | Music Benin | Africa | International | Styles | Music Jamaica | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: CéU Momento Keep on Moving-Best of Angelique Kidjo Oyaya! Black Ivory Soul ASIN: B000MTOWSU Release Date: 2007-05-01

Tracks:

1. Ae Ae
2. Djin Djin featuring Alicia Keys and Branford Marsalis
3. Gimme Shelter featuring Joss Stone
4. Salala featuring Peter Gabriel
5. Senamou (C'est L'amour) featuring Amadou and Mariam
6. Pearls featuring Josh Groban and Carlos Santana
7. Sedjedo featuring Ziggy Marley
8. Papa
9. Arouna
10. Awan N'La
11. Emma
12. Mama Golo Papa
13. Lonlon (Ravel's Bolero)

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Angelique Kidjo has four Grammy nominations, a mantel-full of international awards, several dance hits, and notable appearances on film and TV soundtracks to her credit (to say nothing of being a major style icon and a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador). So this Benin-born, New York-based singer-composer has long since gotten past having to prove anything to anybody--other than to herself. On Djin Djin (the title refers to a bell that sounds at daybreak in parts of Africa), she is self-indulgent in the best possible sense, shooting for a big, glossy, super-pop sound that nonetheless remains essentially, even devoutly, African in inspiration and execution. Produced by Tony Visconti (The Moody Blues, T. Rex, David Bowie, Boomtown Rats, and Morrissey), the release is a bewitching amalgam, with guest stints from Joss Stone, Carlos Santana, Branford Marsalis, Josh Groban, Alicia Keys, Peter Gabriel, Malian husband-and-wife team Amadou and Mariam, and noted reggae scion Ziggy Marley. Kidjo, her salty-sweet voice in top form, moves confidently from ballad to club track to homespun earthmover. She never for a second relinquishes control of the festivities, even during a hectic, Haitian-rara-influenced cover of the Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" and "Lon Lon," in which she takes on--and takes over--French composer Ravel's "Bolero." --Christina Roden

Album Description

With DJIN DJIN (pronounced "gin gin"), Angelique Kidjo returns to the soul of Benin - and, for the first time, shares it with a cast of all-star guests, in a marriage of cultures that has significance far beyond music alone. Inspired by the traditions and culture of Kidjo's native Benin in West Africa, the title of the album refers to the sound of the bell that greets the beginning of a new day for Africa.

The diversity represented by Alicia Keys, Peter Gabriel, Josh Groban, Carlos Santana, Joss Stone, Branford Marsalis, producer Tony Visconti, and the others who contribute to DJIN DJIN speaks to the lesson of this project: For all the differences in the music of our time, the river of Africa flows through it all.

The key was to build DJIN DJIN on a Beninese foundation. The heartbeat, then, comes from percussionists Crespin Kpitiki and Benoit Avihoue, both members of Benin's Gangbé Brass Band. Details of their country's rhythmic heritage, specific in some cases to individual villages, feed the rhythms they lay down throughout the album.

To this mix Kidjo welcomes players whose backgrounds complement the idea of DJIN DJIN: drummer Poogie Bell, known for his work with Erykah Badu and Chaka Khan; funk keyboard wizard Amp Fiddler, whose credits include Prince and George Clinton; Larry Campbell, whose multi-instrumental work has adorned the music of Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, and Paul Simon; Senegalese bass giant Habib Faye, a fixture with Youssou N'Dour; guitarists Lionel Loueke, from jazz legend Herbie Hancock's band; Romero Lubambo, a Brazilian wonder whose credits include Diana Krall and Dianne Reeves; Joao Mota, from Guinea-Bissau and kora master Mamadou Diabate.

Produced by Tony Visconti. (David Bowie, T. Rex, Morrissey)

Customer Reviews:

Anjelique Crashes Badly.......2007-07-27

Compared to all her previous releases this is sad. Presumably by duetting with 'name' stars she's trying to break into the American market. All of her native Benin funk and energy has been diluted. Angelique Kidjoe and Josh Groban? No No No. I listened to it three times in case certain tracks improved with repeated listening. Not. I'll give her another chance with her next release but hope that if she decides to hook up with others they are a bit more adventurous. Natacha Atlas if you're listening this is not the way to go.

Maybe 4.5 stars, but still stellar.......2007-07-01

Angelique Kidjo's amazing whether she's covering Hendrix in "VooDoo Child" or singing West African tunes. Her roots are much wider than just her country of origin. It'd be hard for me to name a favorite among these gems. I love the people she's selected to work with. "Gimme Shelter" with Joss Stone may be the kind of duet that's going to propel her right up to the top of the charts where she belongs. Smart move, lady, for sure, but I also love the songs where Angelique sings her own music alone.

Soulful West African soul.......2007-06-22

Angelique Kidjo is one of those rare artists who has the Midas touch. No matter who she's performing with, no matter what she's performing, she makes beautiful music. While "Djin Djin" can be considered one of her more mainstream albums, she still proudly shows her African roots. In a sense,it's not surprising it's sold alongside coffee at Starbucks; "Djin Djin" is as potent as a cup of steaming java.

The opening "Ae Ae" is anthemic;it's a power ballad in which Kidjo calls on her fellow Africans to be self-sufficient. The title track is a jazzy collaboration with Alicia Keys and Branford Marsalis. It's Benin meets the Big Easy. Kidjo does an amazing cover of the Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" with Joss Stone. The '60s British Invasion gets an African makeover,transforming it into a tribal rave-up. Kidjo and smoky-voiced Peter Gabriel complement each other in "Salala." A thumb piano gives "Senamou" a deeply African flavor. "Sedjedo", a duet with reggae heir Ziggy Marley, doesn't quite work. Marley is relegated to the sidelines. However, Kidjo's rousing singing saves the piece. The same goes for "Pearls." Josh Groban's operatic voice is unsuited to the style of the song. It's Afropop meets Latin rock (since Carlos Santana plays the guitar),not the Three Tenors or Il Divo. Kidjo's amazing singing again saves the song from becoming a novelty song. In "Papa","Arouna","Awan N'La","Emma" and "Mama Golo Papa" Kidjo shows she doesn't need collaborators. She's still going strong since her debut in 1990. She covers difficult issues such as marital conflict and divorce soulfully. Finally, in "Lonlon" Kidjo transforms Ravel's annoying and overplayed "Bolero" into rousing,toe-tapping Afropop. Instead of being filler or a song worth skipping, "Lonlon" serves as a grand finale.

Angelique Kidjo is accomplished,as a person and as an artist. She is a UN Goodwill Ambassador;she has her own charity,Batonga. In Bono's guest-edited issue of "Vanity Fair" about Africa, Harry Belafonte praises her activism. Angelique Kidjo's music is truly angelic. "Djin Djin" is a great introduction to her music, and is a perfect mainstream introduction to African music. It's as rousing and flavorful as a good hot cup of coffee.

First Introduction To Angelique Kidjo.......2007-06-20

This is my first introduction to any of Angelique Kidjo's music. I bought this compact disc for myself as a birthday present based on the reviews it has received and listening to the short musical segments found on Amazon.Com.





After recently listening to "Djin, Djin" on a 4 hour road trip, I feel in love with the music & lyrics! The music is fantastic and varied from song to song.... Angelique Kidjo is phenomenal as an artist. I also enjoyed the musical guests performing on "Djin, Djin" too. This compact disc is perfect as background music while long distance driving, at home relaxing, during dinner parties, etc.

Not as good as Black Ivory Soul - but still enhoyable.......2007-06-11

This is a good release, with many guests on it, but not quite as accessable as the Black Ivory Soul CD. However, it will get you up and moving.

Average customer rating: great CD Very disappointing *sigh* Elizabethan Music Vibe shift

Songs from the Labyrinth (Music by John Dowland) Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Dowland | Dowland, John | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Lute | Instruments | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Lute | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Not Too Late An Ancient Muse Wintersong James Taylor at Christmas Fields of Gold: The Best of Sting 1984-1994 ASIN: B000HXDESU Release Date: 2006-10-10

Tracks:

1. Walsingham
2. Can she excuse my wrongs?
3. Ryght honorable: as I have bin most bounde unto your honor Â…
4. Flow my tears
5. Have you seen the bright lily grow
6. Then in time passing on Mr. Johnson diedÂ…
7. The Most High and Mighty Christianus the Fourth, King of Denmark
8. The lowest trees have tops
9. And accordinge as I desired ther cam a letterÂ…
10. Fine knacks for ladies
11. From thenc I went to the Landgrave of HessenÂ…
12. Fantasy
13. Come, heavy sleep
14. Forlorn Hope Fancy
15. And from thence I had great desire to see ItalyÂ…
16. Come again
17. Wilt thou unkind thus reave me
18. After my departure I caled to mynde our conferenceÂ…
19. Weep you no more, sad fountains
20. My Lord WilloughbyÂ’s Welcome Home
21. Clear or cloudy
22. Men say that the Kinge of Spain is making gret preparationÂ…
23. In darkness let me dwell

Amazon.com

In choosing to cover the music of John Dowland (1563-1626), who is known as the "melancholy madrigalist" from his output of cheerful ditties like "Flow My Tears," Police bandleader Sting has entered into a whole new realm of austere eeriness. Originally inspired by the gift of a lute, the rock superstar and activist sings the songs, deliciously sweet and tender or spirited by turn, accompanying himself, with Edin Karamazov sitting on lute and archlute. For listeners accustomed to hearing material of this period interpreted by rigorously trained early music stylists, especially countertenors and the like, Sting's sometimes tight-jawed, chest-heavy vocals may seem amateurish. It's undeniable that in four-part harmonies, the singer, tightly overdubbed, comes across like a combination of the Swingle Singers and Queen (meaning Freddy Mercury and crew, NOT the first Elizabeth). But it's important to remember that music of this period was routinely heard as a casual diversion in private homes, even more often than at Court. It was considered a crucial social skill to be able to join in with an adequate degree of skill, but not everyone was able to negotiate the perilous melodic twists and turns typical of the era's music. With this in mind, the overall effect is of a candle-lit, postprandial entertainment in the home of an English gentleman. Muttered readings from Dowland's letters and brief snippets of sampled birdsong aside, it is a courageous effort, displaying heartfelt admiration for the composer and a considerable degree of earnest charm. --Christina Roden

Album Description

StingÂ's Songs From The Labyrinth is an album of 17th century music composed by John Dowland and performed on the lute, an ancient acoustic guitar. After being given a lute nearly two years ago as a gift, Sting became fascinated and immersed himself with the instrument and the history of lute music. Reminded of his almost 25 year long enthrallment with the works of John Dowland, the Elizabethan composer who wrote songs for the lute, Sting has recorded a new album of vocal and lute music. All songs were composed by Dowland in the 17th century, but have been given new life in these fresh new recordings by Sting. Sting not only sings all the songs (accompanied by leading lutenist Edin Karamasov, who appears on two Andreas Scholl albums), but also plays lute on two instrumental duets with Edin and reads short extracts from a fascinating autobiographical letter by Dowland. Sting has also written a brilliant account of the album's genesis, along with notes on the individual tracks, which serves as the CD booklet.

Customer Reviews:

great CD.......2007-07-23

As usual, this is a great STING's cd. Wonderful music and interpretation. Its amazin these songs were written on the 16 century.
I will completely recomend anyone this CD.

Very disappointing.......2007-07-19

As we all know, the music of John Dowland is lovely. When played by Paul Odette or Julian Bream it is exquisite. However, this production is almost depressing. Sting's gravelly voice finally grated on me and I probably won't play this again. The lute performance is mediocre also. The best song is that which they use to promote the album. Pass on this one.

*sigh*.......2007-07-16

I am a lutenist myself, who had experience as both a rock guitarist and a classically trained clarinetist before also picking up the lute. I have a great love for Dowland that comes from years of playing his songs myself as well as hearing great musicians (like Paul O'Dette) play them. And this CD makes me sad.

In a way, it doesn't surprise me that Sting would do this. For years now he's been trying to gain cred in the classical music world (I have a 1988 recording of him doing Stravinsky's A Soldier Tale that delighted me when I was 16 and musically ignorant, but now makes my eyes roll into the back of my head). What upsets me is he had to do something that's initimately important to me as a musician. The is problem is that when it comes this kind of music, as others have said, he IS an amatuer, and all his heavy-handed, juvenile earnesty and clumsy, misplaced intensity just drains out all the joy I would normally experience from these songs. Moreover, he's voice isn't merely "untrained" - it's *shot* from years of strain caused by bad "rock" vocal technique. It's just pitiful to listen to in such an exposed context. If you think this is how these songs ought to be intrepreted, you're sadly mistaken.

There are people who would call Sting a "pop genius, " laud him and hand him all sort of impressive looking awards and honors, but this is the music of a real genius, someone who knew not just how to write lyrics that hit home with his audience, but as how to compose songs with unparallel grace, form and sophistication in an idiosyncratic style that bridged convention and innovation. And Sting simply cannot do Dowland's music justice. He just doesn't have the chops or the insight. It's great he's supposedly "studied" this music and that he wrote lengthy, flowery liner notes, but did he really need to record this CD for any reason that his own self-satisfaction? It's far too obvious he hasn't done the same level of groundwork of countless Early Music musicians who don't do this a hobby or avocation from political causes or high-profile celebrity, but as their sole passion. Why couldn't he simply support those musicians, without trying to grab some spotlight for himself? Having a decent lutenist as a sidekick just isn't enough to pull him up from his amatuerly, self-important bog, either. Frankly, he just doesn't get it, and at this stage, I don't think he will.

Early music lovers don't need someone like Sting to bring this music to us - we've been doing just fine without him because we have so many other, really wonderful musicians around to keep this music alive. Someone else recommended Nigel Rogers and Paul O'Dette, and I would gladly recommend them over this celebrity-fuel nonsense as well. Yes these are both musicians with academic backgrounda, but that doesn't mean they are academic musicians - far from it. They just have to hold down teaching positions and do master classes because they don't have a pop career to play the bills. Musicially and professionally, they're what Early Music musicians ought to be - dedicated, educated, passionate and yet they don't have any need to take themselves this deathly seriously.

Elizabethan Music.......2007-07-12

This is the audio component of an hour long video made by Sting on the work of Elizabethan composer John Dowland. (The video does adds greatly to the value as it places the music against the background and age (16th C) for which it was written.) Sting's voice is light tenor and right for these poems set to music about everlasting human concerns that persist to our day. But you'll not see those wonderful lutes that accompany the words, so complex to play with a beauty of sound not heard today. Between his music Sting gives an excellent spoken commentary to complete an attractive presentation of esoteric classical music with a modern undertone.

Vibe shift.......2007-07-10

Why bother? Still would like to say i love the 'shift' it takes to get into this music and how i (and my home) feel when i've enter this rather rarified realm of listening.

Average customer rating: Beautiful World I wouldn't have been caught dead listening to a boy band!! Take That, welcome back...for good! Not The Best Best Ever Yet! Must have!

Beautiful World Take That Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Teen Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Never Forget: The Ultimate Collection Greatest Hits Twelve Stops and Home Rudebox Undiscovered ASIN: B000KGGB2A Release Date: 2006-12-04

Tracks:

1. Reach Out
2. Patience
3. Beautiful World
4. Hold On
5. Like I Never Loved You at All
6. Shine
7. I'd Wait for Life
8. Ain't No Sense in Love
9. What You Believe In
10. Mancunian Way
11. Wooden Boat

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It's been a long ten years since Take That disbanded. Their recent reformation and world tour offered overwhelming evidence that, far from being forgotten, the post-Robbie quartet can still command hysterical amounts of goodwill and adoration. Beautiful World illustrates why this is so. Written in conjunction with songwriter/producer John Shanks (Ashlee Simpson, Anastacia, Alanis Morissette), the album is crammed full with the songwriting magic that made their rise to fame so meteoric in the first place. Far from being an exercise in nostalgia, the project moves the band in a slightly new direction. The four come across as more mature, more democratic (all members share songwriting credits on the album, rather than just Barlow), and even more adept at making epic pop that somehow avoids the cheese factor. Lead single "Patience" is a perfect example of how powerful and accessible their songs can be. It'd be a good contender for the album's peak moment if the rest of the tracks weren't so damn good too. With traditional Take That style songs (the immediately likeable "Reach Out", the brimming "Like I Never Loved You At All"), nicely punctuated up by incongruous outings like Jason Orange's folkish "Wooden Boat" and Mark's upbeat, Beatles-esque "Shine", Beautiful World sets a whole new standard for a band previously known more for their singles than their long-players.--Danny McKenna

Album Details

After a Hugely Successful Reunion Tour which Saw them Play to Over Half a Million People, Take that Unveil their First Single and Studio Album for Over Ten Years. These Will Follow the #1 Dvd Release that Captured the Magic of their 32-date Sell-out UK Tour, Including Footage of their Triumphant Homecoming Show in Manchester. Hot on the Heals of their Stunning Single `patience', Take That's Fourth Studio Album `beautiful World' (Their First in Ten Years) features Writing Contributions from Each Member of the Band.

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful World.......2007-05-25

All I cansayabout this album is that Take That has changed alot. It more mature and for all earlyer Take That- fans, this is not for you. But on my conpinion i think the earlyer Take That was a bit nerdie.

I wouldn't have been caught dead listening to a boy band!!.......2007-05-02

But, this is really amazing. I was barely familiar with these guys because I listen to a lot of American and British indie/alternative until my friend said "Remember that song 'I want you back for good' "
Uh...sort of.

After hearing Patience I was hooked and this album is great. Age and experience has served them well.

Take That, welcome back...for good!.......2007-04-30

Move aside Westlife, Justin Timberlake, and Backstreet Boys.

The greatest boy band of our time Take That have returned with a big bang.

Beautiful World is That's 4th studio recorded album, not counting the compilations. It's a nice collection of mellowed-down ballads along with some foot-stompers and crowd-pleasers.

The Manchester boys have grown up. It's been 10 years since the time Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Howard Donald, and Jason Orange announced that they were parting ways -Robbie Williams ditched the band months earlier and ended up being the most successful of them all, he does not return to the lineup this time around (it's his loss really). The overall feel and sound of World reflects the boys' maturity and self assurance. It also symbolizes the first time the boys share songwriting duties: Gary Barlow isn't the sole writer, Mark, Howard, and Jason all are credited; Jason debuts as a lead singer on the fantastic album closer Wooden Boat.

The album opens up with the breathtaking Reach Out, a beautiful ballad and future single, that reminds us why we loved Take That in the first place. The UK Number 1 singles Patience and Shine are simply awesome, the latter written and sung with conviction by Mark is probably one of the best pop songs I've heard in a long time, while the former is sung by Gary with such an infectious passion; Patience is technically Gary's first hit single in about a decade. Mark's Shine is the most upbeat song on the album with a beat that is similar to ELO's Mr. Blue Sky, with Beatlesque harmonies and an incredible chorus; the music video to Shine includes references to The Beatles' Your Mother Should Know video. Howard's radio friendly self-reflective Mancunian Way, a potential single, is a cool song that will eventually grow on you after a couple of listens, while the feel-good title track, Beautiful World, features one of the best harmonies the boys have ever produced. Gary's lovely ballads Ain't No Sense In Love, another potential single, Like I Never Loved You At All, and the first group effort I'd Wait For Life produce a nostalgic sense of how great it was being a fan of Take That in the 90's. Mark's What You Believe In is an elusive bluesy pop-rock number. Finally, Jason Orange's breakthrough Wooden Boat is a country influenced acoustic number (Jason actually has learned to play guitar and write songs over the 10 years that passed), and turns out to be one of the highlights on World. There's also a bonus track that appears shorty after Boat fades out titled Butterfly, a sweet catchy ballad written by Gary.

Beautiful World might not be as great as Everything Changes or Nobody Else, and Take That might not be as young and exciting as they were once. The album does lack the typical Take That dance and upbeat tracks along with the piano-driven ballads that made past efforts much more balanced. However, their return with this album deserves a very warm welcome. I'm sure the fans will agree!

So I will end by saying: Take That, welcome back...and hopefully, for good this time!

Track Picks:

Reach Out
Patience
Beautiful World
Shine
Mancunian Way
Ain't No Sense In Love
Wooden Boat/Butterfly

Recommended

B+

Not The Best.......2007-03-28

If You Like The Old "Take That" this Is Not for you.
I have all The Cd's They put out and This New One STINKS! compared to the rest, doesn't even sound like them

Best Ever Yet! Must have!.......2007-03-18

This come-back release for Take That is absolutely superb. You would never have guessed that they were ever gone from the music scene for the past few years. The tunes are right on with today's hits yet it retains the sound that made the group a hit in the past. You would never have guessed that Robbie Williams is no longer a part of the ensemble. Take That is positively right on.

Average customer rating: Love Afro Brazilian Zydeco party A Must For Your Collection Forro wonder in Nublu

Bonfires of São João Forro in the Dark Manufacturer: Nublu Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Oye Menina CéU Momento The Good, the Bad & the Queen ASIN: B000IFQLQE Release Date: 2006-11-07

Tracks:

1. Indios Dos Norte
2. Forrowest
3. Asa Branca (Feat. David Byrne)
4. Limoeiro Do Norte
5. Wandering Swallow (Juazeiro) (Feat. Bebel Gilberto)
6. Que Que Tu Fez
7. Paraiba Feat. Miho Hatori
8. Riacho Do Navio
9. I Wish (Feat. David Byrne)
10. Oile Le La
11. Cajuina
12. Limpiao Do Ceu

Album Description

A beautiful, dance inspiring international debut. The first track sounds like a spaghetti western chase scene. Two songs later they stretch into feel-good territory with David Byrne making a guest vocal appearance, singing an English version of the Brazilian classic "Asa Branca". Cibo Matto's Miho Hatori joins the band to sing "Paraiba", a Japanese version of a Luis Gonzaga song originally recorded in the '50s. And on the album's sublime climax, Bebel Gilberto joins the group to sing a version of "Wandering Swallow", a song originally released by Peggy Lee.

Customer Reviews:

Love.......2007-03-16

I have been searching for a new band. By new I mean amazing, not known by the entire world (yet; and I stress yet), basically a band I can adore. I believe I have found this in Forro in the Dark. I hope they start touring soon so I can rock out to their amazing sounds.

Peace,

Debra

Afro Brazilian Zydeco party.......2007-03-06

David Byrne wrote an article in the New York Times a few years ago which he titled "Why I hate World Music". The gist of the article, as I recall, was that "World Music" is just hopelessly inadequate to describe all the different genres that are lumped in with the term.

Not long ago, he described this album as a Brazilian Zydeco of sorts. But "Brazilian Zydeco" is woefully inadequate to describe the genre, if there is a genre, that this album fits into. To be sure, there are some zydeco references (or are there Forro references in Zydeco?), and maybe it goes without saying that the record has mostly an Afro Brazilian feel. I'm sure my own category as described in the caption of this review is inadequate too.

At any rate, one of the many cool things about Brazilian music is how big name musicians will play on each others' records, record each others' songs, and show up unexpectedly and play live with one another. There's some of that going on here, with giants like Bebel Gilberto helping out, not to mention Mr. Byrne his own big bad self. With his inimitable voice, he gives the Brazilian standard "Asa Branca" a brand new feel, sung in English.

As to the leader of the band, Mauro Refosco has played just about every percussion instrument known to man, and probably a few more, over the years. For Byrne fans, Mauro is the bug eyed guy with the big grin on his face you've seen on stage on Byrne's last few tours, beating the living crap out of everything in sight. Smokey Hormel, of Beck fame, handles the bass and some guitars on Forro in the Dark.

All in all, a great party record. I suspect its intoxicating sounds will be emanating near backyard swimming pools and beach bars from Atlanta to Ipanema to Marbella beginning this summer and for years to come.

A Must For Your Collection.......2006-12-25

If you are not familiar with the Forro style of music, this is a great introduction and is very accessible. There are several instrumental songs that create interesting movie-like effects and moods ranging from fast-paced chase scenes to mysterious investigations. The songs with vocals are performed by the band members themselves as well as a number of guest performers singing in several languages. Notably, David Byrne sings two songs (in English), including the title track. There is no language barrier to worry about - the songs and the vocalists convey the humour, melancholy, and overall spirit of each song beautifully. For something a little different than what you may usually listen to, for the excellent musicianship, and for the unique mix of songs and styles, I highly recommend this CD.

Forro wonder in Nublu.......2006-12-09

This is a very colorful album. There are melodies that you can whistle to, playful harmonies and all feels unbounded and flexible especially in their live performance Nublu bar, wednesday nights. They have great musicians joining them and you can never guess who'll be there. It really worths checking it out.

Average customer rating: Not so bad...... Chill Same quality as always Not any where near the 1st and 2nd A weak link in a strong chain

Buddha Bar, Vol. 9 Various Artists Manufacturer: George V (Imports) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Techno | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Huvafen Fushi Maldives: Mixed by Ravin Buddha Bar, Vol. 8 Claude Challe Presents: Just Good Music Mixed by Jean Marc Challe 10 Years of Buddha Bar Buddhattitude ASIN: B000MRA83K Release Date: 2007-05-08

Tracks:

1. Sospiro - Bardo State
2. Flight BA0247 - Mystic Diversions
3. Sleep - Amanaska
4. Yes Boss - Hess Is More
5. Koop Island Blues - Koop
6. Mongolia on the Line - Eccodek
7. Wood Street - Serafim Tsotsonis
8. Heart Beat of Life - Existence
9. Essence of Our Origins - The Lushlife Project
10. Astradeni - Michalis Koumbios
11. Iceflowers - Asheni, York
12. I Know Jayne - David Lowe's Dreamcatcher
13. Sunday - Nikonn
14. Fragment Two... the First Picture - Kenneth Bager, Julee Cruise
15. Bugu Jazz - Burhan al

Tracks:

1. Mrs Daisy May - Sunset Boulevard
2. Pila - Cosmic Orient
3. Djinns [Trentem Remix] - Djuma Soundsystem
4. As the Day Breaks [Montreal Remix] - Grant Lee Phillips, Carmen Rizzo
5. Daydream - Massivan
6. Africa [Quicksound/Alain Vinet Remix] - Cirque du Soleil
7. Roots 4 Acid - Rocco
8. Last Chance - Passion of Percussion
9. Machete - Novalima
10. Chambermaid Swing - Parov Stelar
11. Choban in Space - O.M.F.O.
12. Amor Que Se Baila - Otros Aires
13. Gypsy Majik [Gypsy Lounge Vocal Remix] - Naked Rhythm
14. Loneliness [Chill House Mix] - Blank & Jones
15. Indusufi - Bahramji, Mashti
16. Karma Busta Rhythm - DJ Ravin, Karma Sound Collective

Album Description

DJ RAVIN returns to head up Buddha Bar 9. The theme this time is the English Springtime, to pave the way for the new Buddha Bar club opening in London later this year. A breathtaking, fresh and sun kissed selection, with surprising titles coming from places like Greece and Eastern European countries and also from Australia.

Album Details

2007 Ninth Volume of this Most Popular of Lounge Series, Celebrating the Opening in September 2007 of Buddha-bar London, Just Two Steps Away from the Infamous Waterloo Bridge. This Breathtakingly Fresh, Sun-kissed Selection by Ravin Includes Surprising Titles from Places Like Greece and Eastern European Countries as Well as Australia...a Renewal of the Lounge Music World! "Buddha-bar 9" Follows in the Footsteps of Its Predecessors, Remaining as Light and Groundbreaking as Ever with Exclusive, Outstanding Tracks that Definitely Emerge as Genre References. Included in this Breath is the Amazing "Koop Island Blues" by Koop, but also Hess with "Yes Boss". To Quote Ravin's Compilation Production...fasten Your Seat Belt!

Customer Reviews:

Not so bad.............2007-07-26

I dunno...I feel this to be better than VIII, which is a good thing. While I could have done without the opening track on disc 1, the rest of this disc is easy enough to listen to. Disc 2 is the clincher, much more like the BB of old. Wonder what #10 will be like? And what's up with the packaging, just about everyone of these volumes has this problem with the disc trays coming unglued from the box, with Vol IX no different.

Chill.......2007-07-24

Buddha Bar 9 is chilled out nicely, and does justice to the atmospheres of the actual restaurants. I rarely write reviews, but the others were too negative. I'm listening right now and I think the track selection and overall feel is amazing. I don't think the soundbites did it justice. A CD like this is a bridge to my other favorite genre: progressive trance. Several of the songs could practically be on Coldharbour.

Personally I think 6 was the 1st knockout, and 7 was an impressive evolution in sound that still kept the stereo full of rich HI-FI. 8 sucked and most of the earlier ones did too (IMO), but this CD makes me want to twist one up. Ravin is the Truth.

Same quality as always.......2007-06-27

I always find it interesting when people pan these albums, I mean seriously even if it's not your favorite it should get a minimum of 3 stars just for the quality of the music and honestly how can you know in one day if you are going to like it over all. Good music takes time to settle in and establish itself, if you want disposable pop, you are in the wrong place. 1 star would mean a terrible album and this is not that from any angle, like it or not the musicians are all top notch. That being said, this is exactly like versions 1-8 before it, so chances are if you like them you will grow to like this. You may prefer others, but they are all very similar. This one has some hauntingly beautiful music and some thumping chill burners. It's a very good selection for the buddha bar family. Highly recommended although not at $64, you can download it for much less.

Not any where near the 1st and 2nd.......2007-05-26

I get so excited when the new Buddha Bar CD's come out and rush to get them as fast as possible. This time and the last few hasn't been as deep and strong as the ones in the past. Still a nice collection of unique music but a bit of dissapointment for me.

A weak link in a strong chain.......2007-05-08

The Buddha-bar series is some of the greatest music we enjoy.
I never write reviews, until now.
Sorry to say, buddha bar 9 is the most dissappointing in the series.
Go back to BB8,7,6,4,2,1. Buddha Bar Nature DVD is excellent.

Average customer rating: Don't just buy the album! The Best. there's a reason we read newspapers, not sing them The drama! Among Rasputina's best

Oh Perilous World Rasputina Manufacturer: Filthy Bonnet ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Goth | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Dance | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Perplexions Cabin Fever A Radical Recital Frustration Plantation Thanks for the Ether ASIN: B000QEILTM Release Date: 2007-06-26

Tracks:

1. 1816, The Year Without a Summer
2. Choose Me For Champion
3. Cage In a Cave
4. Incident In a Medical Clinic
5. Draconian Crackdown
6. Child Soldier Rebellion
7. Oh Bring Back the Egg Unbroken
8. Old Yellowcake Breaking News
9. In Old Yellowcake
10. We Stay Behind
11. A Retinue of Moons / The Infidel Is Me
12. The Pruning

Amazon.com

Oh Perilous World is the sixth release by Rasputina, a singularly inventive outfit led by Melora Creager. A cellist herself, she creates a frontline of multiple cellos. Eschewing the faux-classical shenanigans of the Electric Light Orchestra, she welds the instruments with sensibilities that evoke everyone from Van Dyke Parks to Tom Waits. The album opens with the lines "In the spring of 1315 there began an era of unpredictable weather. It did not lift until 1851. You remember 1816 as the year without a summer." The dozen songs address the set's title with a mix of journalism and poetry. Creager draws directly from the daily news, but rather than paddling about in simple reportage, she uses phrases and ideas as starting points for her rich and multifaceted results. She moves easily from ballads laced with dulcimers to spiky rockers sporting fuzzed cellos and propulsive drums. The arrangements, which sometimes include layered vocal choruses, utilize complexity with natural grace. --David Greenberger

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Oh Perilous World is the long awaited new studio album from chamber-rock trio Rasputina. Deciding current world events were more bizarre than anything from the distant past, Rasputina foundress Melora Creager culled words, phrases and whole stories from the Internet that especially intrigued her to create the lyrical inspiration for the album. Rasputina has built a loyal and committed following over six albums through their constant live recitals.

Customer Reviews:

Don't just buy the album!.......2007-07-31

I'm humbly petitioning all Amazon patrons to please see Rasputina live as soon as you humanly can. It was my privilege to attend their recital in Austin, TX on July 27, 2007, and it is an experience not to be missed.

In addition to eight tracks from this album, they performed songs from each of their previous releases to the complete delight of their fans in the audience. Their sound is tight and very loud. Marvel at their cello, vocal, and drumming virtuosity, but do not hesitate to seek them out in live performance.

The Best........2007-07-30

Hum, Oh Perilous World isn't an album for those that want to know Rasputina right now, I advice you to buy Cabin Fever or How We Quit The Forest to let your ear a little prepared.

This album for me are the best, because he show the essence of Rasputina, and the changes that Melora do with the dulcimer.

Oh Perilous World is an album really great, and I recommend you to listen "In Old Yellowcake" and "Choose Me For A Champion" to have an great pleasure.

there's a reason we read newspapers, not sing them.......2007-07-29

Oh Perilous World, chamber-rock trio Rasputina's sixth full-length album, is a study in what happens when blind ambition meets undeniable talent in a head-to-head death match. Talent usually wins out, but not without its causalities.

In this case, Rasputina has created an album filled with gorgeous melodies and string arrangements that are undoubtedly impressive to both casual listeners and the aficionados. However, with lyrics culled from newspaper clippings and history books, Oh Perilous World would be much easier to appreciate if it was an instrumental. Melora Creager, Rasputina's founding multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, comes off as unforgivably pedantic, particularly in the opening track "1816, the Year Without a Summer." Yes, it's interesting to know that Mary Shelley's writing of Frankenstein may have been indirectly influenced by crazy meteorological events of the day, but not every great story makes a great song - a distinction that seems to have passed by Creager in a flurry of mandolins and guitar strings. Her lyrics sound jumbled and forced, and while I'm willing to give a bit of leeway to someone writing songs from Osama Bin-Laden speeches, just because you can doesn't mean you should.

There's no denying the extraordinary level of talent in Rasputina; after all, any band that's toured with Throwing Muses, Nirvana and The Pixies can't be all bad. It's just that their talent is out of focus on Oh Perilous World, over-reaching and misguided. Creager supposedly decided to write from newspaper accounts because she found them more bizarre than anything she could come with on her own. That may be true, but there's a reason we read newspapers, not sing them.

The drama!.......2007-07-27

A great album if you are looking for a different kind of music. Rasputina is an acquired taste. If you are tired of brainless music as the only kind of music you hear than you will adore this album. Melora is a very intelligent woman who really has never gotten the fame she deserves. But, maybe that's why she is such an amazing artist? There is no ego here just music that makes your brain happy that you are finally giving it something besides mediocrity.

Among Rasputina's best.......2007-07-21

Like all the reviewers here, I'm a long time fan. I have to say that I had to warm up to this album. I did not think it was very good at first but am now glad that I spent the time to get to know it better.
As with all Rasputina albums, I think most listeners will enjoy about three quarters of the album, love two or three tracks especially, and absolutely hate two or three of the tracks.
The curious thing about Rasputina is that sometimes one can go from hating one of the songs to loving it (I just did that with "Incident in a Medical Clinic.")
Melora continues here to expand her vocal repertoire. Melora shifts from saccharine crooner to carny caller to slide guitar blues singer to vaudeville singer. Some of the songs also switch personalties with such abandon that at times I was reminded of the work of Raymond Scott.
Yes definitely get the bonus CD.

Average customer rating: Suprising Speak Spanish or Not, This CD is Great Smooth and Sexie Learn Spanish and groove at the same time: Latin Lounge Putumayo

Putumayo Presents: Latin Lounge Various Artists Manufacturer: Putumayo World Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music Dub | Reggae | International | Styles | Music Samba | Latin Music | International | Styles | Music Flamenco | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Tango | Latin Music | Styles | Music Lounge | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Putumayo World Music Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music International | Putumayo World Music Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Latin Music | Putumayo World Music Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Putumayo Presents: Acoustic Brazil Putumayo Presents: Brazilian Lounge Putumayo Presents: Afro-Latin Party Putumayo Presents: Nuevo Latino Putumayo Presents: Baila - A Latin Dance Party ASIN: B000A8AWVO Release Date: 2005-09-06

Tracks:

1. Reflejo De Luna - Alacran
2. Sueno Mama - Roberto Poveda
3. Siempre Me Quedara - Bebe
4. Dame Tu Querer - Sidestepper
5. Mariposa (En Havana) - Si Se
6. Caminhos De Cuba - Luiz De Aquino
7. Don't Leave Me Now - Amparanoia
8. Folia - Wagner Pa
9. Carmela - Charanga Cakewalk
10. Esta Noche - Federico Aubele
11. In Love With You - Deepak Chopra
12. Sentimientos - Andres Linetzky

Product Description

Tango, cumbia and son meet electronica in this contemporary collection of chill-out grooves. Alacran Reflejo de Luna Roberto Poveda Sueño Mamá Bebe Siempre Me Quedará Sidestepper Dame Tu Querer Si*Sé Mariposa (en Havana) Luiz de Aquino Caminhos de Cuba Amparanoia Don't Leave Me Now Wagner Pá & Brazuca Matraca Folía Charanga Cakewalk Carmela Federico Aubele Esta Noche Deepak Chopra featuring Adriana Castelazo In Love With You Andrés Linetzky & Ernesto Romeo Sentimientos

Customer Reviews:

Suprising.......2007-06-15

After purchasing many compilations I began to fear that I would never again hear a cd as good as my first (Siddharta Vol. 1) but this cd woke me up. Some songs are better than others. "Siempre Me Quedará" for example is one of the best songs I've heard in months and all are consistantly good except for one song called "Carmela" which sounds like something my grandparents would dance to.
When I realised that Putumayo made many discs with many different themes without sticking to 1 theme I assumed it would be commercial and weak, but the disc outdoes most buddha bar or hotel costes compilations!
A great Listen, I highly recommend it.

Speak Spanish or Not, This CD is Great.......2007-04-10

I am a Spanish student and am nearly fluent. It's fun to listen to this CD and know what they're saying, but even if you can't speak a word of Spanish, this CD will retain a special place on your shelf (or a permanent place in your CD player). The music varies from tangoes to salsas to mambos. I especially enjoy listening to this CD in my car because... it's just plain fun to listen to.

Smooth and Sexie.......2007-03-13

All the cuts offer a tasty bite of Latin flavor. Latin Jazz and Euro fusion. Great listening music or as a back drop to accent a dinner party. The music is captivating, enchanting, and just a pleasure to listen. This is the kind of music that goes great with a sunset, wine, and a friend.

Learn Spanish and groove at the same time: Latin Lounge.......2007-01-04

I just bought this CD at the airport in San Jose, Costa Rica. It was playing over the loudspeaker in the gift shop and I was hooked. Happy to help the local economy but I could have saved some $ if I had bought it on amazon. This is an amazing CD. Not only is the music great, but you can also improve your Spanish by listening to the lyrics. If you like groovy Latin music, buy this now.

Putumayo.......2006-12-15

PUTUMAYO is awesome music, a real eye opener. Similar in many ways to the BUDDHA BAR approach but different flavour.

Anyone who enjoys this cd may want to try MANU CHAO (proxima estacion ... ESPERANZA) for another trully great Latin American music.

This is definitely one of the easiest CD's to pop in, along with Nuevo Latino .... anytime anywhere ... just makes you enjoy the moment so much more.

Average customer rating: AMAZING GRACE! Vintage Vince and Andy - Welcome Back Erasure! STOP! Stand there where you are...and DON'T buy this version of the CD!!!

Light at the End of the World Erasure Manufacturer: Mute U.S. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: I Could Fall in Love with You On the Road to Nashville Sunday Girl Union Street Pet Shop Boys: Cubism in Concert ASIN: B000OLHGD4 Release Date: 2007-05-22

Tracks:

1. Sunday Girl
2. I Could Fall In Love With You
3. Sucker For Love
4. Storm In A Teacup
5. Fly Away
6. Golden Heart
7. How My Eyes Adore You
8. Darlene
9. When A Lover Leaves You
10. Glass Angel

Album Description

Recorded in Autumn 2006 in a converted home studio in Maine, LIGHT AT THE END OF THE WORLD is ERASURE'S return to pop form after 2006's critically-acclaimed acoustic album, UNION STREET. Features the single, "I Could Fall In Love With You". Andy Bell declares: "This album is to show people that our pop isn't finished... it's saying we can still do it, we can still write great songs".

Customer Reviews:

AMAZING GRACE!.......2007-07-25

I love Erasure and have for over 20 years. I listen to Erasure and Marc Almond exclusively, as I find them full of heart and soul that is profoudly moving. At first I was thrown off by this album since it is so different. It took me about 2 weeks to fall in love with it but now I am hooked! The songs have wonderful music and the words are so sexy! It's great to dance to! The songs are equally profound as in the past and do touch my soul like only Erasure can do. Very highly recommended. Golden Heart and How My Eyes Adore You are my favorites. I love this album and it is one of the best yet!

Vintage Vince and Andy - Welcome Back Erasure!.......2007-05-31

I've been an Erasure fan since the beginning -- unlike many who got on board much later, I actually remember the rare Thomas the Train cover for "Oh L'Amour" -- and I have to say this is a terrific album! After the interesting but ultimately unsatisfying reinvention for "Union Street" and the equally interesting but not terribly original "Other People's Songs" -- and let's not even talk about "Loveboat", this is a much-needed return to their vintage synth-driven sound.

More upbeat and peppy than "Nightbird" (which I also loved), "Light at the End of the World" sounds like a cross between "Cowboy" and "Wild!" to me -- with a little bit of "Chorus" and "I Say I Say I Say" thrown in for good measure. "Sucker For Love" sounds like an updated version of "La Gloria", and it's even more fun. "Sunday Girl" is a perfect synthpop masterpiece. "I Could Fall In Love With You" puts me in mind of "Don't Say Your Love Is Killing Me", and so it goes on with all Vince's vintage bleeps, buzzes, and knob-twiddling. By the way, if you've got quick ears, you'll also here echoes of "Always", "Treasure", "Snappy", "Crown of Thorns", and even "March On Down The Line". Listen closely! :)

It sounds like he's dusted off some of the old analog keyboards and sequencers, to great effect. Andy's vocals are in tip-top shape, only stretched a little on the deepest notes (like the notes he used to lose himself in so beautifully on "You Surround Me"). A fantastic album, and it couldn't come at a better time.

Welcome back, Erasure!

STOP! Stand there where you are...and DON'T buy this version of the CD!!!.......2007-05-23

Immediately search for the album again and get the 'limited edition' version with the two bonus tracks. It's less money than this version--and the two bonus tracks are two of Erasure's best!!!

Average customer rating: A Good Selection, An Odd Accompaniment to the Documentary Great Intro to Jazz Ken Burn's Jazz CD A must have.. Good starter set for jazz beginners

Ken Burns's Jazz: The Story of American Music Various Artists Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Classic Female Vocal Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Avant Garde & Free Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music New Orleans Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Vintage Dance Bands | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Bebop & Post-Bop | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music New Orleans & Dixieland Jazz | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Stride Piano | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Dixieland | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Box Sets | Stores | Music Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Box Sets | Stores | Music Classic Vocalists | Broadway & Vocalists | Box Sets | Stores | Music Box Sets at 30% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Dance & DJ | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Jazz | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Sony | Computers Brands | Computers Features | Electronics | Desktops | Monitors | Networking | Notebooks Similar Items: Jazz - A Film By Ken Burns Jazz: A History of America's Music The History of Jazz Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues: A Musical Journey Jazz Styles: History and Analysis (9th Edition) ASIN: B000050HVG Release Date: 2000-11-14

Tracks:

1. Star Dust - Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra
2. Soon One Mornin' (Death Come A-Creepin' in My Room0 - Mississippi
3. Memphis Blues - Lieut. Jim Europe's 369th Infantry ("Hell Fighters") Band
4. Livery Stable Blues - The Original Dixieland Jazz Band
5. Charleston - James P. Johnson
6. Chimes Blues - King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band
7. Back Water Blues - Bessie Smith
8. The Pearls - Jelly Roll Morton
9. Dead Man Blues - Jelly Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers
10. Wild Cat Blues - Clarence Williams's Blue Five
11. Cake Walkin' Babies (From Home) - Clarence Williams's Blue Five
12. Sugar Foot Stomp - Fletcher Henderson & His Orchestra
13. Heebie Jeebies - Louis Armstrong & His Hot Five
14. Potato Head Blues - Louis Armstrong & His Hot Seven
15. West End Blues - Louis Armstrong & His Hot Five
16. The Mooche - Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
17. East St. Louis Toodle-Oo - Duke Ellington & His Washingtonians
18. Black Beauty - Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
19. Mood Indigo - The Jungle Band
20. There Ain't No Sweet Man (Worth The Salt Of My Tears) - Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra featuring Bix Beiderbecke
21. Singin' The Blues - Frankie Trumbauer & His Orchestra featuring Bix Beiderbecke
22. Riverboat Shuffle - Frankie Trumbauer & His Orchestra featuring Bix Beiderbecke
23. Hotter Than 'Ell - Fletcher Henderson & His Orchestra
24. I Got Rhythm - Ethel Waters

Tracks:

1. It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) - Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
2. Echoes of Harlem - Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
3. Moten Swing - Benny Moten's Kansas City Orchestra
4. St. Louis blues - Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra
5. Ain't Misbehavin' - Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra
6. For Dancers Only - Jimmie Lunceford & His Orchestra
7. King Porter Stomp - Benny goodman & His Orchestra
8. Rose Room - The Benny Goodman Sextet
9. Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing) - Benny Goodman Sextet
10. Jumpin' at the Woodside - Count Basie & His Orchestra
11. Sent for You Yesterday and Here You Come Today - Count Basie & His Orchestra
12. Lester Leaps In - Count Basie's Kansas City Seven
13. Oh, Lady, Be Good! - Jones-Smith Incorporated
14. Without Your Love - Billie Holiday & Her Orchestra
15. Strange Fruit - Billie Holiday
16. God Bless the Child - Billie Holiday with Eddie Heywood & His Orchestra
17. Three Little Words - Art Tatum
18. Rebecca - Pete Johnson & "Big" Joe Turner
19. Harlem Congo - Chick Webb & His Orchestra
20. A-Tisket, A-Tasket - Chick Webb & His Orchestra featuring Ella Fitzgerald
21. Shine - Django Reinhardt & Le Quartet du Hot Club de France
22. Dear Old Southland - Noble Sissle & His Orchestra

Tracks:

1. Body and Soul - Coleman Hawkins
2. Cotton Tail - Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
3. Take the 'A' Train - Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
4. Begin the Beguine - Artie Shaw & His Orchestra
5. In The Mood - Glenn Miller & His Orchestra
6. Well, Git It! - Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra
7. Solitude - Billie Holiday with Eddie Heywood & His Orchestra
8. Drum Boogie - Gene Krupa & His Orchestra
9. Salt Peanuts - Dizzy Gillespie & His All Star Quintet
10. Groovin' High - Dizzy Gillespie Sextet
11. Ko-ko - Charlie Parker's Re-Boppers
12. Scrapple From the Apple - Charlie Parker Quintet
13. Enbraceable You - Charlie Parker Quintet
14. Get Happy - Bud Powell Trio
15. Epistrophy - Thelonious Monk
16. Straight, No Chaser - Thelonious Monk
17. Manteca - Dizzy Gillespie & His Orchestra
18. Moon Dreams - Miles Davis Nonet
19. Just Friends - Charlie Parker
20. Rockin' Chair - Louis Armstrong
21. They Can't Take That Away From Me - Sarah Vaughan & Her Trio
22. Walkin' Shoes - Chet Baker & Gerry Mulligan
23. Fine and Mellow - Billie Holiday

Tracks:

1. Doodlin' - Horace Silver & The Jazz Messengers
2. I Get A Kick Out of You - Clifford Brown & Max Roach
3. St. Thomas - Sonny Rollins
4. Django - The Modern Jazz Quartet
5. Take Five - The Dave Brubeck Quartet
6. So What - Miles Davis Sextet
7. Giant Steps - John Coltrane
8. Rick Kick Shaw - Cecil Taylor Trio
9. Chronology - Ornette Coleman
10. Original Faubus Fables - Charles Mingus
11. Acknowledgment - John Coltrane Quartet

Tracks:

1. Hello, Dolly! - Louis Armstrong
2. Desafinado - Stan Getz & Charlie Byrd
3. In a Sentimental Mood - Duke Ellington & John Coltrane
4. Tourist Point of View - Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
5. E.S.P. - The Miles Davis Quintet
6. Spanish Key (single version) - Miles Davis
7. Birdland - Weather Report
8. Mister Magic - Grover Washington, Jr
9. Rockit - Herbie Hancock
10. Un Ange en Danger - M.C. Solaar & Ron Carter
11. Tanya - Dexter Gordon
12. Soon All Will Know - Wynton Marsalis
13. Death Letter - Cassandra Wilson
14. Take The "A" Train - The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra

Amazon.com

This five-CD box set soundtrack to filmmaker Ken Burns's 10-part, 19-hour documentary Jazz spans nearly a century of jazz styles, from the martial rhythms of James Reese Europe to the soul-jazz of Grover Washington Jr. It includes time-tested classics like Benny Goodman's 1938 classic, "Sing, Sing, Sing"; John Coltrane's chanting 1965 immortal track, "A Love Supreme"; Billie Holiday's blue-ember ballad, "God Bless the Child"; and Ella Fitzgerald peeling off "A-Tisket A-Tasket." Bebop is represented by Charlie Parker's orchestral bop version of "Just Friends"; Thelonious Monk's nocturnal calling card, "'Round Midnight"; and Dizzy Gillespie's "Salt Peanuts" and "Groovin' High."

The jazz-instrumentalist-as-singer comes to life on Coleman Hawkins's "Body and Soul" and Horace Silver and the Jazz Messengers' "Doodlin'." Clifford Brown and Max Roach's "I Get a Kick out of You" epitomizes the hard-bop era, while Miles Davis's "So What" stands as the modal masterpiece. The cool school is in session with Chet Baker and Gerry Mulligan dishing out "Walkin' Shoes," and the Modern Jazz Quartet's soulful elegy "Django" straddles all the above musical orbits. As for Django Reinhardt, he's featured on "Shine" with the justly famed Le Quartet du Hot Club de France.

Louis Armstrong's "West End Blues" and "Potato Head Blues" and Duke Ellington's rousing rendition of Billy Strayhorn's anthem, "Take the A Train," and his moody "Solitude" show why they are the Olympian masters of this art form--and the most frequently featured artists in the series. Although Ken Burns tries bringing the music up-to-date with Wynton Marsalis, Cassandra Wilson, and two jazz-hip-hop-influenced tracks--Herbie Hancock's robotic "Rockit" and the French-language "Un Aige en Danger" by MC Solaar and bass legend Ron Carter--there are significant holes here. After Cecil Taylor and Ornette Coleman, the avant-garde period from the late 1960s to the 1980s is lacking. And aside from the bossa nova hit "Desafinado," Latin jazz is also missing. It's a tough task summarizing jazz in five CDs, and Burns has given us a vibrant and vivid multicolored aural portrait of the music. --Eugene Holley Jr.

Customer Reviews:

A Good Selection, An Odd Accompaniment to the Documentary.......2007-04-25

To chronicle the first six decades or so of American jazz in five CD's is an ambitious undertaking. Ken Burns pulled it off by making it the soundtrack to stories he wanted to tell. This made for heavy representation of songs from Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker and Miles Davis easy choices. The documentary, in some ways, tells like an allegory of racism and civil rights in 20th century America, yet the soundrack includes white musicians like Chet Baker, Stan Getz, Dave Brubek and Benny Goodman in the CD selections. Brubek's inclusion is particularly notable after the documentary was so dismissive of "West Coast Jazz" - I don't even remember Take 5 being mentioned in the documentary. It would have been nice to include Bill Evans since every jazz pianist that followed him credited Evans as an influence, but his work as side man on "So What" is all we get. Herbie Hancock's Rockit is nowhere close to representative of his body of work. My main disappointment is that after Free Jazz and the like, jazz had nowhere left to go except backwards, yet the contemporary "pop" jazz at the end comes across as the latest and greatest thing yet. I respectfully disagree.

Great Intro to Jazz.......2007-03-23

For those just getting into Jazz or just need a refresher course this is a great CD. I brought it for my husband who is a big Jazz fan and he just loves it and gets alot of use out of them.

Ken Burn's Jazz CD.......2007-01-14

A great cd with many remastered original recordings of jazz greats. Each cd features a different jazz era, so one can select a jazz genre to suit one's mood.

A must have.........2007-01-05

..for any jazz fan or music history buff. LOADS of content, hours and hours of great music.

Good starter set for jazz beginners.......2006-02-22

This is a beautifully packaged 5 disc set highlighting some of the greatest jazz artists of all time. If you buy this set and are really excited about the sound and the masterful artists presented then, I highly recommend collecting the 22 discs of individual artists by Burns which showcase the popular and influential music of those artists. Having all of the Ken Burns Jazz editions is of course just a start but a good start into the world of jazz it will be.

Average customer rating: Perfect from start to finish! Love Putumayo music New Style Salsa and Latin Flavors TRULY A SENSATIONAL PIECE!

Putumayo Presents: Baila - A Latin Dance Party Various Artists Manufacturer: Putumayo World Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music International | Putumayo World Music Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Latin Music | Putumayo World Music Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Putumayo Presents: Afro-Latin Party Putumayo Presents: Latin Lounge Putumayo Presents: Nuevo Latino Putumayo Presents: Turkish Groove Putumayo Presents: Brazilian Lounge ASIN: B000EZ9192 Release Date: 2006-05-23

Tracks:

1. Mua Mua Mua - Raul Paz
2. Son Fo - Africando All-Stars
3. Que Rico Boogaloo - La-33
4. Bones Bugalu - Gabriel Rios
5. Escucha el Ritmo - Spanish Harlem Orchestra
6. Hoah - Calle Real
7. Mama Kivelele - Ricardo Lemvo
8. Tierra Santa - Los Pinquos
9. La Cachimba - NG La Banda
10. El Burrito - Yerba Buena
11. Mambo Con Dancehall - Brooklyn Funk Essentials

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Just in time for sultry weather festivities, the trusty world music compilation label Putumayo has put together yet another dynamite party album. From the opening 1-2-3/1-2 clavé of Raúl' Paz' "Mua Mua Mua", which is soon overwhelmed by electronica only to re-emerge at will, the beats are as relentless as they are caressing. The set covers a lot of ground geographically, as Puerto Rican salsa, Mexican and Colombia cumbia and Cuban rumba have long since become international preoccupations, performed by local practitioners in every corner of the globe. Africando, with its blend of West African salseros and New York-based Latin all-stars, and Riccardo Lemvo's suave rumba Congolaise via LA, have repatriated rhythms that came from Africa in the first place. Belgium is an unlikely pit-stop, but Gabriël Rios' Santeria-infused "Bones Bugalu" has plenty of authenticity plus panache to spare. The grooves just keep coming, so put on those dancing shoes, snag an ice-cold forty-ouncer of malt liquor from the corner bodega and swing the night away! Part of the proceeds from this album will be donated to United For Colombia, in support of their efforts to help children who have been injured by landmines. --Christina Roden

Album Description

¡Baila!.is a global Latin party featuring salsa, cumbia, and meringue mixed with contemporary dance beats and rhythms. The party starts in the streets of Havana before hitting the road. Raul Paz kicks it off with "Mua Mua Mua," seamlessly blending the deep grooves of his native Cuba with the contemporary stylings he's picked up since relocating to France. Back in Cuba NG La Banda offer "La Cachimba" their mission statement announcing the virtues of a new musical style that's sure to make you dance. Next the party travels to Colombia, where the collective known as La-33 is revitalizing salsa by reconnecting it to the genre's golden era of the 1960s and 70s. Not to be outdone, however, New York delivers a rhythm-driven one-two punch with The Spanish Harlem Orchestra and Yerba Buena contributing the best of the old school and the new. On the West Coast, Argentinean ex-pats Los Pinguos and Congo native Ricardo Lemvo integrate various Latin elements that keep the party people on their feet.

The next stop on the party express is Belgium, where Gabriel Rios landed after leaving his native Puerto. Experimenting with a variety of influences while maintaining his deep Latin roots has made this unique musician an unlikely pop star in his adopted home. Next we travel to Stockholm, Sweden, where the high-powered ensemble Calle Real is bringing a thaw to their native city. The Africando All Stars and Brooklyn Funk Essentials round out this collection, proving once and for all that the party is right here.

A portion of Putumayo's proceeds from the sale of this CD will be donated to United for Colombia in support of their efforts to help children who are victims of landmines in Colombia.

Customer Reviews:

Perfect from start to finish!.......2007-05-31

An absolutely irresistable collection of dance salsa! The first two cuts are absolutely spectacular. Everything else is nearly as strong. There is not a throw-away on this CD. I took a Cuban Salsa dance lesson recently, and the instructor played "Mua Mua Mua" 3 or 4 times every lesson for 7 lessons, and the class never tired of it, we just loved the song more each time! The entire CD stands up well to repeated listening. It has a nice variety, with a couple tracks having a reggaeton sound, and a couple cumbias, while sticking closer to true cuban salsa rather that the Americanized club sound. Mostly though the sound is pure and true Salsa. If that is what you are looking for, this is a must have disc!

Love Putumayo music.......2007-01-05

This is one of my favorite Putumayo cds, although I love them all. It is fun, energetic and makes my 19 month old son show us his moves! A must for music lovers.

New Style Salsa and Latin Flavors.......2006-08-28

Putumayo always puts out a quality product, and this disc is no exception. The collection of salsa and latin rhythyms is a collection spanning several countries, but all of the tracks are lively upbeat and fun. several of the tracks include electronic elements, such as electric drumbeats and samples. This allows the listeners to see what is being done with a now classic genre to revitalize it. this new generation of Salseros breathes new life into a now-classic music style.
I would recomend this for any casual listener interested in hearing some modern style salsa music. fun to dance to and upbeat and cheery.

TRULY A SENSATIONAL PIECE!.......2006-05-24

This music makes you want to get up and dance! The first few tracks are the best, but the whole CD is very good. I could not stop listening to son fro by africando and many more. Hide this CD because once you pop it in, your friends will never want to give it back to you. After owning gypsy caravan, afro-latino, afro latin party, salsa around the world, cuba and many more i have come to say that this is one of the best putumayo we have seen up to date. Also check out putumayo colombia-It is sure to get you dancing like you have never danced before!

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