| 1. Take Saravá - Sylvia Torres |
| 2. Despedidia - Celso Machado |
| 3. Clarão de Lua - Nazare Pereira |
| 4. Tatapá - João Bosco |
| 5. Águas de Março (Waters of March) - Rosa Passos |
| 6. O Namorado da Viuva - Jorge Ben |
| 7. Canto des Tres Racas - Clara Nunes |
| 8. Mama África - Chico César |
| 9. Essas Emoções - Zeca Baleiro |
| 10. Visgo de Jaca - Martinho Da Vila |
| 11. Dança de Solidão - Beth Carvalho |
| 12. Cantando No Toró - Chico Buarque |
| 13. Berekeré - Geraldo Azevedo |
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Brasiliero, a wonderfully diverse introduction to Brazilian music, is a sophisticated blend of folk-pop and cool jazz, as embraced by artists both well and little known, in the most popular styles: samba, bossa nova, and MBP (musica popular Brasileiro). As with Cuban music, the greatest influence on Brazilian music came from African slaves who were imported to farm sugar, tobacco, and cotton plantations. With that influence comes a complex rhythmic structure and a prevailing sense of melancholy. Bearing this out, "Daca de Solidao" ("Dance of Solitude") is deliciously thick as performed by the dusky-voiced Beth Carvalho. Chico Cesar's "Mama Africa" is a perfect sociopolitical pop hit, blending hard-hitting lyrics with bouncy percussion and Jamaican reggae. Other standouts include Jorge Ben's wiggly feel-good romp "O Namorado da Viuva" ("The Widow's Boyfriend") and Joao Bosco's dancing guitar on "Vatapa," which pays homage to the traditional dish of the same name. --Paige La Grone
CDs that she has) and have found myself listening to it without her. "The Littlest Birds" compelled me to order a The Be Good Tanyas album and the "wee bear" in "The Three Little Bears" is adorable. I guess that my only issue with it is that it is sort of a stretch to call all of these songs "animal" songs. For instance, is a dinosaur REALLY an animal. Not REALLY. While all of the songs feature an animal in them, not all of the songs are ABOUT animals. But is is a great album.
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.
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.
I bought this for my friend's daughter. I know she'll love it as much as we have.
My only criticism might be that it's too bad that Putumayo does not include the lyrics to the songs!
Packed with some of the best, chilled French café songs of the moment, Paris is this summer's essential for barbeques, soirées, dinner parties or possibly just for those hot nights in.
From Coralie Clément singing seductively about the "Samba de Mon Coeur Qui Bat" to the equally seductive Carla Bruni's "Quelqu'un M'a Dit", Keren Ann's "Jardin d'Hiver" -- which she whispers rather than sings -- and Karpatt's caressed and tapped acoustic guitar, this is a compilation of class and smooth charm.
While Paris recalls the heyday of French chanson it is a thoroughly modern mix from the nouvelle scène. It's entirely easy listening -- nothing from the outer reaches of French culture here.
Part of the proceeds from each CD sold goes to Terre des Hommes, who support disadvantaged children around the world, so you can feel good about your purchase while humming along to the catchy tunes.
If you like the songs on this album, definitely check out Rupa and the April Fishes. Rupa Marya is an Indian woman living in San Francisco who sings in French; the April Fishes' music is a jazzy eclectic riff off of chanson, and is definitely 5-star. If it weren't enough that she's beautiful and sings like an angel, Rupa in her "free time" is also a medical doctor. Talk about talent. Check 'em out!
I would recomend this for any casual listener interested in hearing some modern style salsa music. fun to dance to and upbeat and cheery.
This is great (not my type of music but then it wasn't for me!! I listened to the local library copy). Hence only the four stars.
All the tunes are well thought out, accurately represent the culture the particular cd focuses on and they're upbeat enough to capture your young one's attention whilst not becoming a source of annoyance to any adult within listening distance.
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Browse their website for the whole range of music.
I own their African Women and African Playground cd's and their Celtic Crossroads cd. All of which are incredibly pleasant to listen to, given that their primary audience is children.
Buy buy buy!! You'll not be disappointed.
I enjoyed ALL the songs on this CD. It has old favorites like "Jamaica Farewell" and "Coconut Woman" (kids of all ages will love the "co-co-nut" refrain in this one, as well as the roaring "lion"!), in addition to a zydeco version of Bob Marley's classic "Three Little Birds." Kids will also love "Little Anancy," as many are familiar with Anancy/Ananse spider stories from school. And even though I could not understand much of "Bomba Te Traigo Yo" (sung in Spanish) or "Votez Zouk" (sung in French), the addictive beats of bomba and zouk respectively had me dancing around the room! You too will be glad that this CD "brings you bomba" and makes you want to "vote for zouk!"
But don't limit this collection to the playground just because of its title; many an adult - especially those new to the genre - will appreciate the variety, which includes a Louisiana zydeco band influenced by Caribbean culture (Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band).
It begins with Bendeniz's rousing "Kirmizi Biber",a catchy song in which a woman complains about her lover's neglect. Mustafa Sandal's "Kalmadi" and Gulseren's "Sinanay" (the latter is a humorous song about giving directions to Istanbul) both deflty weave Latin and Turkish rhythms. Sertab,who looks like a Turkish Trudie Styler (Sting's wife),sings the beautiful Asian-flavored "Buda"...a hypnotic song about finding nirvana like the Buddha. Though Turkey is predominantly Muslim, this song shows that Eastern&New Age spirituality have found inroads in that country bridging Europe and Asia. Turkish heartthrob Tarkan has the catchy "Dudu" (Ozgur Buldum Remix). Think of an Anatolian Justin Timberlake with an exotic,amazing sound and lots of talent. Emrah's "Kusursuzsun (Acoustic Version)" is a memorable song in its simplicity;it also shows how Turkish differs from Arabic. In fact,Turkish is linguistically related to Hungarian (Magyar) and Korean. Goksel's "Ayirilik Gunu" blends Bollywood and retro flavors. Tugba Ekinci's rousing "Oha Falan Oldum Yani",with its exotic instrumentation,is a passionate plea to a cheating lover;Ekinci shows that she has more than sex appeal,but amazing vocals as well. Nazam Oncel's "Atiyosun" is a poetic song about everyday life.
"Turkish Groove" is a compilation of appetizers of Turkish music;now I'd like to explore the music of Tarkan,Sertab,and Goksel further. "Turkish Groove" is a perfect introduction to Turkish music in its variety.It's a fun musical excursion to Istanbul and Topkapi
Having said that, the (Turkish pop) music on this CD is enjoyable. The music is up-temple and you could probably dance to it - if you try real hard. Just be aware, it's not like some of the other CDs in Putumayo's Groove CD series.
The only reason I gave this CD 4 starts is because of the very few hip hop areas, but even those are begining to grow on me.
We were pleased with the choices selected and have listened to the CD multiple times.
Not to mention incredible music.
Ah, the music.. Until you've been at a traditional peasant wedding on the Aegean, or to a nightclub in Van where the Kurds are breaking it down the Old School Anatolian way with a traditional eight piece band, well.. you just haven't been there. You haven't really heard it. And you can't know what you're missing. No CD will replicate those sort of experiences.
Not even this one. But it comes sort of close. This disk isn't old school like the music I heard the above mentioned places. But it catches some of that same energy and soul (NB: not soul as in Marvin Gaye, but soul as in Mehmet the Conquerer & the Book of Dede Korkut.) It's froth off the top of the rich Turkish pop scene. Music that's a fusion of the traditional with international pop influences.
And contrary to our Turkish friend from Izmir commenting here, I have to say that it does make sense. It's a nice melange of tunes. A taste of modern Turkey. Afyet olsun, as they say. For someone who's never heard anything from Turkey other than maybe Tarkan, this will prove a tasty morsel. BTW, Tarkmeister's a Turkish version of Ricky Martin, only a hundred thousand nintey nine million times as good. He is the only artist with two songs on this mix.
My favorite tune here is Sinanay, a folk cover, with a great irrepressible bass line. It opens with a Latin American dude asking for directions "Donde esta Istanbul? Estoy perdido aqui!" to which the Turkish girl goes "Istanbul?" And then breaks into poetic song telling the poor goofball how to get there. Just çok comik & wicked güzel, chooch.
Atiyosun deserves special mention, as well. The lyrics- as well as I can gather with my 500 word Turkish vocabulary- are a girl telling a guy to get lost. It's bracingly laconic, relentlessly catchy.
Those are two highlights. Know that there is nary a bad track on this thing.
So buy this disk, slap it on during your next party, and everyone will dig it, I promise you. Your parents, super hip acquintances, dorky friends, annoying roomate, maiden aunt.. Everybody. Why? Because it's groovy. It's Turkish. And - Need I say it? - like all things groovy & Turkish, it rocks.
PS. And be sure to go to Turkiye someday, if only in your dreams.
The Muslims won't hurt you. And more than a few Turks will welcome, even embrace you. You will always savour & never regret it.
Highlights-
1)Aquele Frevo Axe-On this song,Gal Costa sounds like the more famous Bebel Gilberto.It's a delightful song,despite its theme of lost love.
2)Samba Triste-Ana de Hollanda sings a lilting,melancholy song.Her niece is Bebel Gilberto.It's unusually catchy for a "sad samba."
3)Ciranda-A bittersweet,powerful song about memory.It's also very hopeful.Marcio Faraco sings "If I want to run,time stops/If I stop to watch,the world goes on."
4)Meu Monde e Hoje eu sou assim-This is like a Cape Verdean morna.
5)Tem quem queira-This song sounds like a Brazilian version of a mariachi song.It's almost as if Rita Ribeiro was on Linda Ronstadt's "Canciones de mi padre." Very beautiful.Rita Ribeiro is a star in Brazil with her powerful voice.
Caetano Veloso,Chico Buarque and Monica Salmaso also contribute thoughtful,delicate songs.
This is a must for any Brazilian collection!
My favorites are tracks 1,3,4,5,7, and 9. In fact, this comment from the liner notes on page 18 about "Tem Quem Queira" (Someone Else Will Want It, track 7) by Rita Ribeiro should be rather interesting: (It) reflects the blend of Portuguese and African influences that are the foundation of Brazilian music (not to mention, the majority of the songs from this compilation).
Even if this isn't like the more high-energy sambas with the dozen-plus backup singers, the rhythms and harmony here are just as great, if not better. :)
BRAVO AGAIN PUTUMAYO
Brasiliero, a wonderfully diverse introduction to Brazilian music, is a sophisticated blend of folk-pop and cool jazz, as embraced by artists both well and little known, in the most popular styles: samba, bossa nova, and MBP (musica popular Brasileiro). As with Cuban music, the greatest influence on Brazilian music came from African slaves who were imported to farm sugar, tobacco, and cotton plantations. With that influence comes a complex rhythmic structure and a prevailing sense of melancholy. Bearing this out, "Daca de Solidao" ("Dance of Solitude") is deliciously thick as performed by the dusky-voiced Beth Carvalho. Chico Cesar's "Mama Africa" is a perfect sociopolitical pop hit, blending hard-hitting lyrics with bouncy percussion and Jamaican reggae. Other standouts include Jorge Ben's wiggly feel-good romp "O Namorado da Viuva" ("The Widow's Boyfriend") and Joao Bosco's dancing guitar on "Vatapa," which pays homage to the traditional dish of the same name. --Paige La Grone
Putumayo Presents: Brasileiro,Various Artists,Putumayo World Music,Bossa Nova,Brazil,Brazilian Pop,Int'l & World Music,MPB,Pop,Samba,Tropicalia,World Music
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Putumayo Kids Presents: Animal Playground
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ASIN: B000OLHGIE Release Date: 2007-05-22 |
Tracks:
- Animal Crackers - Wee Hairy Beasties
- No More Monkeys - Asheba
- Nella Vecchia Fattoria - Quartetto Cetra
- Aves - Guillermo Anderson
- The Littlest Birds - The Be Good Tanyas
- The Three Bears - Gary Rosen
- Cantiga do Sapo - Ze Renato
- L'Otorhinoceros - Les P'tits Loups du Jazz
- Bigi Kaiman - Samba Salad
- Don't Ever Step on a Snake - Don Spencer
- Eagles - Terri Hendrix
- If a Dinosaur Was My Friend - Phil Melancon
- Mbube - Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Product Description
GENERAL FEATURES: Animal Playground CD by Putumayo World Music takes a walk on the wild side with this global musical journey into the animal kingdom. The CD contains the following delightful pieces of music from around the world: Wee Hairy Beasties -- Animal Crackers Asheba -- No More Monkeys Quartetto Cetra -- Nella Vecchia Fattoria Guillermo Anderson -- Aves The Be Good Tanyas -- The Littlest Birds Gary Rosen -- The Three Bears Ze Renato -- Cantiga do Sapo Les P'tits Loups du Jazz -- L'Otorhinocêros Samba Salad -- Bigi Kaiman Don Spencer -- Don't Ever Step on a Snake Terri Hendrix -- Eagles Phil Melancon -- If a Dinosaur Was My Friend Ladysmith Black Mambazo -- Mbube Educational entertainment for all ages.Amazon.com
Putumayo's Playground series consistently lives up to its name by sending far-flung cultures out to recess, freeing them to reveal their musical fun sides. The metaphor ends there, but the parallel to actual playgrounds doesn't: as any parent who's felt forlorn at times knows, nothing nullifies a dreary afternoon funk more effectively than a trip to the neighborhood playground. So it goes with the series. Animal Playground, the latest to swing, slide, and see-saw its way into agile imaginations of all ages, is a fine-tuned creature feature as playful as a giant-pawed puppy. Even if you don't know what forro is (North Brazilian dance music), or that "Cantigo do Sapo" has something to do with a little singing frog, you'll want to shake a tail feather in time to the beat; that holds for Quartetto Cetra's right-on Italian reworking of "Old McDonald," "Nella Vecchia Farroria." No disrespect to the other exotic offerings here ("Aves," from Honduras, for example), but the English-language songs are most winning of all: Canada's the Be Good Tanyas captivate with "The Littlest Birds," and you can't help but a love a man who cries crocodile tears from his puppy dog eyes, in this case Jon Langford who, when he's not a Wee Hairy Beastie belting out "Animal Crackers," leads the excellent punk/folk band the Mekons. --Tammy La GorceCustomer Reviews:
Another wonderful Putumayo cd.......2007-08-03
a wonderful CD of music.......2007-07-28
Fabulous songs, but..........2007-06-17
CDs that she has) and have found myself listening to it without her. "The Littlest Birds" compelled me to order a The Be Good Tanyas album and the "wee bear" in "The Three Little Bears" is adorable. I guess that my only issue with it is that it is sort of a stretch to call all of these songs "animal" songs. For instance, is a dinosaur REALLY an animal. Not REALLY. While all of the songs feature an animal in them, not all of the songs are ABOUT animals. But is is a great album.
Animal Playground is sure to delight young animal lovers .......2007-06-11
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Putumayo Presents: Latin Jazz
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ASIN: B000P6R8F4 Release Date: 2007-06-26 |
Tracks:
- Congo Mulence - Machito
- El Sabroson - Poncho Sanchez
- Rumdrum - Tomas R. Einarsson
- Cha Cha Cha - Tito Puente
- La Clave, Maraca Y Guiro - Chico Alvarez
- Summertime - Ray Barretto
- Steppin' With T.P. - Hilton Ruiz
- Cuando Se Acabara - Manny Oquendo & Libre
- Trompeta En Montuno - Chocolate Armenteros
- Guajira Dubois - The Bryan Lynch/Eddie Palmieri Project
Album Description
A mixture of Afro-Cuban rhythms and jazz style come together on Latin Jazz, a lively collection of songs by masters of the genre.The artists featured on Latin Jazz represent an honored cast of musicians ranging from early pioneers of the genre to those who have helped it remain a viable force for more than 60 years. Machito, a contemporary of Dizzy Gillespie and Duke Ellington, was a pioneering bandleader who helped deepen the bond between Afro-Cuban music and American jazz. His classic track "Congo Mulence" opens the album and features fellow jazz legend Cannonball Adderley. Other legendary figures on the album include Tito Puente, whose mastery of the timbales combined with old-fashioned showmanship kept his music fresh and relevant over the years, and Eddie Palmieri, whose piano techniques put him in the same league as jazz legends Thelonious Monk and McCoy Tyner. He teams here with Brian Lynch on "Guajira Dubois," a game of musical tag between Palmieri's piano and Lynch's trumpet.
The driving rhythm behind most Latin jazz comes from its powerful percussion, and Latin Jazz showcases some of the finest in this field. Master conguero (congo player) Poncho Sanchez leads one of the most popular Latin jazz groups in the world. His seasoned ensemble contribute the cool energy of "El Sabroson", while Ray Barretto covers the classic "Summertime." Considered the "godfather of Latin jazz," Barretto was the first Latino to have a Latin hit on the American Billboard Charts.
Other luminaries on the album include Hilton Ruiz, a former child prodigy who appeared at Carnegie Hall at the age of 8, Chocolate Armenteros, the legendary Cuban trumpet player, and Manny Oquendo & Libre, who represent a multigenerational dynasty of Latin music. Icelandic double-bassist Tómas R. Einarsson, and New York icon Chico Alvarez round out the collection.
Customer Reviews:
Great compilation!.......2007-07-16
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Putumayo Presents: Latin Lounge
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ASIN: B000A8AWVO Release Date: 2005-09-06 |
Tracks:
- Reflejo De Luna - Alacran
- Sueno Mama - Roberto Poveda
- Siempre Me Quedara - Bebe
- Dame Tu Querer - Sidestepper
- Mariposa (En Havana) - Si Se
- Caminhos De Cuba - Luiz De Aquino
- Don't Leave Me Now - Amparanoia
- Folia - Wagner Pa
- Carmela - Charanga Cakewalk
- Esta Noche - Federico Aubele
- In Love With You - Deepak Chopra
- 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 SentimientosCustomer Reviews:
Suprising.......2007-06-15
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
Smooth and Sexie.......2007-03-13
Learn Spanish and groove at the same time: Latin Lounge.......2007-01-04
Putumayo.......2006-12-15
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.
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Putumayo Kids Presents: Sing Along With Putumayo
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ASIN: B0001CNQ44 Release Date: 2004-03-23 |
Tracks:
- Bling-Blang - Arlo Guthrie
- Bananaphone - Rhonda Vincent
- Man Gave Names To All The Animals - Tim O'Brien
- Old MacDonals Had A Farm - Rufus Thomas
- Love Train - Keb' Mo'
- Don't You Push Me Down - Taj Mahal
- Red Red Robin - Rosie Flores
- Bushel And A Peck - Dan Zanes And Friends
- Bellybutton Song - Music For Ardvarks & Other Mammals
- Michael Row The Boat Ashore - Eric Bibb
- You Are My Sunshine - Daniel Littleton
- I Will Be Your Friend - Guy Davis
Product Description
This CD contains delightful folk and blues classics for children and their families. They can easily sing along to the songs. Some of the songs included are You Are My Sunshine, Bushel and Peck, and Old MacDonald Had a Farm.Amazon.com
Here's a likable roundup for anyone who failed to connect with the family music bandwagon when it first rolled into homes five years ago. Some of the coolest players in the crop contribute to Putumayo Kids: Dan Zanes and Friends' "Bushel and a Peck," Rosie Flores' spirits-to-the-sky "Red Red Robin," and Taj Mahal's gruff "Don't You Push Me Down," all sound out for the world that sweetness and simplicity, paired with the right lyrics add up to perfection. The title suggests singing along, but that's strictly optional. Unlike other samplers that collect catchy songs under that banner, listening along with Putumayo is a lot of fun too, especially given that you're provided with liner notes that list lyrics as well as song meanings in English, French, and Spanish. It should not be overlooked that gazing at this package is satisfying in itself. The Putumayo people consistently captivate with their earthy, whimsical covers, and Sing Along is no exception. --Tammy La GorceCustomer Reviews:
Awesome music for kids & adults.......2007-07-21
Excellent CD for kids that you won't get tired of listening to........2007-01-22
My kids love it!.......2006-06-14
Family Favorite.......2006-03-18
I bought this for my friend's daughter. I know she'll love it as much as we have.
Totally Excellent.......2006-02-22
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Putumayo Presents: Paris
Various Artists Manufacturer: Putumayo World Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B000E6UX20 Release Date: 2006-04-18 |
Tracks:
- Au Cafe De La Paix - Thomas Fersen
- Samba De Mon Coeur Qui Bat - Coralie Clement
- Dites Moi Tu - Karpatt
- Quelqu'un M'a Dit - Carla Bruni
- Je Reste Au Lit - Pascal Parisot
- Jardin D'Hiver - Keren Ann
- Serre-Moi - Tryo
- Lettre A P... - Paris Combo
- L'ongle - Presque Oui
- Ta P'tite Flamme - Amelie-Les-Crayons
- Les Pages - Myrtille
- Carpe Diem - Aldebert
Product Description
Highlighting artists from the Nouvelle Scene (New Scene), Paris features modern takes on classic French chanson. Thomas Fersen Au Café de la Paix Coralie Clément Samba de Mon Cur Qui Bat Karpatt Dites Moi Tu Carla Bruni Quelqu'un M'a Dit Pascal Parisot Je Reste au Lit Keren Ann Jardin d'Hiver Tryo Serre-Moi Paris Combo Lettre A P... Presque Oui L'ongle Amélie-Les-Crayons Ta P'tite Flamme Myrtille Les Pages Aldebert Carpe DiemAmazon.com
Many Putumayo compilations fail to capture the essence of a specific region by focusing on music that is simply too polite for its own good. When it comes to the languid charms of French chanson, however, the label has always excelled. An indispensable companion to the previously released French Café Paris focuses on the renaissance of French popular music in the hands of artists such as the raspy voiced Thomas Fersen, supermodel-turned-songwriter Carla Bruni and the ineffable Paris Combo-- arguably, the one group that started the smoky cabaret song revival in the mid-'90s. An air of luxury and languor defines the 12 tracks here, from the breezy bossa nova of Coralie Clément's "Samba de Mon Coeur Qui Bat" ("Samba of my Beating Heart") to the accordion laced atmospherics of Amelie-Les-Crayons and the wistful "Ta P'tite Flamme" ("Your Little Flame"). Judging by this disc, contemporary French pop may very well be one of the most exciting musical movements in the world right now. --Ernesto LechnerCustomer Reviews:
Now you can always have Paris!.......2007-05-15
My only criticism might be that it's too bad that Putumayo does not include the lyrics to the songs!
Paris, City for Dreamers.......2007-04-11
French Music for YOUR Home.......2007-03-25
Cool and seductive........2007-03-10
Packed with some of the best, chilled French café songs of the moment, Paris is this summer's essential for barbeques, soirées, dinner parties or possibly just for those hot nights in.
From Coralie Clément singing seductively about the "Samba de Mon Coeur Qui Bat" to the equally seductive Carla Bruni's "Quelqu'un M'a Dit", Keren Ann's "Jardin d'Hiver" -- which she whispers rather than sings -- and Karpatt's caressed and tapped acoustic guitar, this is a compilation of class and smooth charm.
While Paris recalls the heyday of French chanson it is a thoroughly modern mix from the nouvelle scène. It's entirely easy listening -- nothing from the outer reaches of French culture here.
Part of the proceeds from each CD sold goes to Terre des Hommes, who support disadvantaged children around the world, so you can feel good about your purchase while humming along to the catchy tunes.
Great intro to La Chanson Francaise for the novice..........2007-03-06
If you like the songs on this album, definitely check out Rupa and the April Fishes. Rupa Marya is an Indian woman living in San Francisco who sings in French; the April Fishes' music is a jazzy eclectic riff off of chanson, and is definitely 5-star. If it weren't enough that she's beautiful and sings like an angel, Rupa in her "free time" is also a medical doctor. Talk about talent. Check 'em out!
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Putumayo Presents: Baila - A Latin Dance Party
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ASIN: B000EZ9192 Release Date: 2006-05-23 |
Tracks:
- Mua Mua Mua - Raul Paz
- Son Fo - Africando All-Stars
- Que Rico Boogaloo - La-33
- Bones Bugalu - Gabriel Rios
- Escucha el Ritmo - Spanish Harlem Orchestra
- Hoah - Calle Real
- Mama Kivelele - Ricardo Lemvo
- Tierra Santa - Los Pinquos
- La Cachimba - NG La Banda
- El Burrito - Yerba Buena
- 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 RodenAlbum 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.
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Perfect from start to finish!.......2007-05-31
Love Putumayo music.......2007-01-05
New Style Salsa and Latin Flavors.......2006-08-28
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
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Putumayo Kids Presents: Caribbean Playground
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ASIN: B00028ZNL6 Release Date: 2004-07-27 |
Tracks:
- Great Big Boat - Taj Mahal & The Hula Blues
- Jamaica Farewell - Desmond Dekker
- Tambou Dan Tche Nou (Martinique) - Kali
- Three Little Birds - Keith Frank And The Soileau Zydeco Band
- Coconut Woman - Karl Zero & The Wailers
- Panama - Marlene Dorcena
- Little Anancy - Asheba
- Bomba Te Traigo Yo - Jose Gonzalez Y Banda Criolla
- Pa 'Piye Sou Do M' - Lole-Lolay
- Reggae Dancin' - MissionIreiz
- Votez Zouk - Luc Leandry
- All Aboard - Atlantik
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This CD is a joyous celebration of Caribbean music and culture that will delight children and adults. It includes songs such as All Aboard (Trinidad), Train is Coming (Jamaica), and Little Anancy (Trinidad).Amazon.com
Caribbean Playground is a sun-dappled disc that jigsaws the region into eight bright musical pieces, each with a surprisingly distinct sound.Reggae dominates, getting its rub-a-dub-roasted warmth across by way of "Three Little Birds," "Jamaica Farewell," and others, but it doesn't drown out Trinidadian soca, Puerto Rican bomba, or Haiti's lovely, acoustic-heavy twoubadou. Add to that the vocal magnetism of a lot of these artists--Taj Mahal and the Wailers among them--and Putumayo's expected above-the-call packaging, and you get a CD that's cooler than a Kingston street fair, only easier on little kid ears (and lungs). -Tammy La Gorce
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great for kids & adults too.......2007-05-07
Putumayo music.......2007-01-06
This is great (not my type of music but then it wasn't for me!! I listened to the local library copy). Hence only the four stars.
All the tunes are well thought out, accurately represent the culture the particular cd focuses on and they're upbeat enough to capture your young one's attention whilst not becoming a source of annoyance to any adult within listening distance.
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Browse their website for the whole range of music.
I own their African Women and African Playground cd's and their Celtic Crossroads cd. All of which are incredibly pleasant to listen to, given that their primary audience is children.
Buy buy buy!! You'll not be disappointed.
A Caribbean playground for all ages.......2005-05-31
I enjoyed ALL the songs on this CD. It has old favorites like "Jamaica Farewell" and "Coconut Woman" (kids of all ages will love the "co-co-nut" refrain in this one, as well as the roaring "lion"!), in addition to a zydeco version of Bob Marley's classic "Three Little Birds." Kids will also love "Little Anancy," as many are familiar with Anancy/Ananse spider stories from school. And even though I could not understand much of "Bomba Te Traigo Yo" (sung in Spanish) or "Votez Zouk" (sung in French), the addictive beats of bomba and zouk respectively had me dancing around the room! You too will be glad that this CD "brings you bomba" and makes you want to "vote for zouk!"
Nice Compilation.......2005-02-04
Not Just for Kids!.......2004-11-18
But don't limit this collection to the playground just because of its title; many an adult - especially those new to the genre - will appreciate the variety, which includes a Louisiana zydeco band influenced by Caribbean culture (Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band).
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Putumayo Presents: French Playground
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ASIN: B000B5UNH4 Release Date: 2005-10-04 |
Tracks:
- Chatouiller Le Ciel Avec Toi - Alain Schneider
- Lutece - Don Pedro Et Ses Dromadaires
- Wonderful - Pascal Parisot
- Clic-Clac Oh C'est Beau! - Dominique Dimey
- Bonjour, Bonjour - L'Autobus A Vapeur
- Monsieur Bibendum - Tryo
- L'ile Maurice - Triton
- Le Matin En Patins - Ariane Moffatt
- Petit Francais - Polo
- Sensation (Bidi Bom Bom) - Lole-Lolay
- Croque - Thomas Fersen
- La P'tite Monnaie - benabar & Associes
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The World Playground adventure continues with French Playground, a collection of French language songs that will bring joy to people of all ages. French Playground will take listeners on an inspiring and entertaining musical journey. Putumayo Kids announces the newest addition to its award-winning catalog: French Playground, a musical rendez-vous of fun French and French Creole songs that will delight children of all ages. French Playground reflects the rich variety of Francophone music. It features 12 songs by artists from France, the Caribbean, Africa and Quebec. Bilingual families and children learning French or English will enjoy the fact that the complete lyrics for each song are printed in both languages. As with all Putumayo CDs, French Playground features full-color liner notes with artist and cultural information. The CD is a great resource for language and social studies teachers.Amazon.com
What a welcome change this collection is! Completely free of the arch, cloying ickiness that sometimes informs even the most well-intentioned kids' music offerings, these tunes may well help create a vanguard of pint-sized, sophisticated (in the best sense of the word!) world citizens. While not all of the selections were originally composed with this market in mind, the music is nonetheless delightfully child-appropriate in content, rhythmic bounciness and melodic saturation. The producers have rightly assumed that youngsters are small but sentient beings whose developing tastes and interests need to be engaged and encouraged. The styles employed evoke a nostalgic yet ultra-contemporary enfant boulevardier's world of cafés, bicyclettes with bells, bals musette and le jazz hot, so that parents will also be charmed and not find themselves left out of the experience, or worse, rolling their eyes and diving for cover. The songs not only reflect daily life as encountered by children living in France but accurately portray that nation's modern cultural melting pot -- where immigrants and visitors from Africa, the Caribbean and North America, regardless of encroaching ultra-right isolationism, have indelibly graced the national consciousness with their own traditions and dialects. --Christina RodenCustomer Reviews:
Say BonJour to this Putumayo CD.......2007-07-30
Great music! Upbeat and lively!.......2007-03-08
Well produced, fun music for everyone.......2007-01-19
Favorite cd of all.......2007-01-03
Sympa!.......2006-11-09
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Putumayo Presents: Turkish Groove
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ASIN: B000E6ESP8 Release Date: 2006-03-21 |
Tracks:
- Kirmizi Biber - Bendeniz
- Kalmadi - Mustafa Sandal
- Buda - Sertab
- Pis Pisla - Nilgul
- Dudu (Ozgur Buldum Remix) - Tarkan
- Sinanay - Gulseren
- Kusursuzsun (Acoustic Version) - Emrah
- Ayrilik Gunu - Goksel
- Oha Falan Oldum Yani - Tugba Ekinci
- Atiyosun - Nazan Oncel
- Sanima Inanma - Sezen Aksu
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In 2005, Putamayo's A&R man, Jacob Edgar, traveled to Turkey, a country that straddles Europe and Asia, hung out in its exotic nightclubs, and produced this compilation. If you were expecting to hear some belly-dancing, snake-charming tunes, this CD's 11 tracks will quickly disabuse you of those cliches. These selections exhibit a funky fusion of central Asia, the Balkans, and the Middle East that also includes rap, hip-hop, electronica, and even suggests Ballywood. Turkey's boy idol Tarkan serves up a spicy fluted-and-strings track on "Dudu," equally matched by Mustafa Sandal's Flamenco-flavored heartthrob number, "Kalmadi," with an evocative stringed instrument called a kanun. The ladies also get their groove on, as evidenced by Sertab Erener's whispery soprano on "Buda" and Nazan Oncel's New York-style rap, "Atiyosun." Turkey is an impressive cultural blend of East and West, and nothing signifies that blend better than its pop music. --Eugene Holley, Jr.Album Description
In 2005, Putumayo's head of A&R, Jacob Edgar traveled to Istanbul to immerse himself in Turkey's culture and discover its music. Though its cities are filled with the ancient architecture of its long history, Turkey is considered one of the most modern Muslim countries in the world. This cultural juxtaposition is most evident in Turkey's contemporary pop music scene, where classical traditions and instrumentation blend with sophisticated global pop and dance music. Turkish Groove, reflects this unique musical mosaic and joins the successful Groove series.Much like their Western pop counterparts, Turkish stars push the limit of their society's standards of acceptability. As a result, Turkish pop music is crossing over to audiences outside Turkey, making inroads into the contemporary scenes of Europe and Latin America though remaining largely unknown in other parts of the world.
As Turkish pop takes its place on the international stage, its fusions of cultural traditions and modern techniques play to an ever expanding audience. Putumayo's Turkish Groove hopes to serve as an introduction to the contemporary sounds of this culturally rich country.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this CD will be donated to Karnaval Kid in support of their efforts to improve childcare and education for disadvantaged children in Turkey.
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Turkish Delight.......2007-07-02
It begins with Bendeniz's rousing "Kirmizi Biber",a catchy song in which a woman complains about her lover's neglect. Mustafa Sandal's "Kalmadi" and Gulseren's "Sinanay" (the latter is a humorous song about giving directions to Istanbul) both deflty weave Latin and Turkish rhythms. Sertab,who looks like a Turkish Trudie Styler (Sting's wife),sings the beautiful Asian-flavored "Buda"...a hypnotic song about finding nirvana like the Buddha. Though Turkey is predominantly Muslim, this song shows that Eastern&New Age spirituality have found inroads in that country bridging Europe and Asia. Turkish heartthrob Tarkan has the catchy "Dudu" (Ozgur Buldum Remix). Think of an Anatolian Justin Timberlake with an exotic,amazing sound and lots of talent. Emrah's "Kusursuzsun (Acoustic Version)" is a memorable song in its simplicity;it also shows how Turkish differs from Arabic. In fact,Turkish is linguistically related to Hungarian (Magyar) and Korean. Goksel's "Ayirilik Gunu" blends Bollywood and retro flavors. Tugba Ekinci's rousing "Oha Falan Oldum Yani",with its exotic instrumentation,is a passionate plea to a cheating lover;Ekinci shows that she has more than sex appeal,but amazing vocals as well. Nazam Oncel's "Atiyosun" is a poetic song about everyday life.
"Turkish Groove" is a compilation of appetizers of Turkish music;now I'd like to explore the music of Tarkan,Sertab,and Goksel further. "Turkish Groove" is a perfect introduction to Turkish music in its variety.It's a fun musical excursion to Istanbul and Topkapi
Not Your Daddy's Groove Album...Though I Wish it Was!.......2007-04-14
Having said that, the (Turkish pop) music on this CD is enjoyable. The music is up-temple and you could probably dance to it - if you try real hard. Just be aware, it's not like some of the other CDs in Putumayo's Groove CD series.
It Grows on You.......2007-04-08
The only reason I gave this CD 4 starts is because of the very few hip hop areas, but even those are begining to grow on me.
Tantalizing Turkish Musical Potpourri .......2007-04-07
We were pleased with the choices selected and have listened to the CD multiple times.
Buy the music. Hear the music. Love the music. .......2006-10-25
Not to mention incredible music.
Ah, the music.. Until you've been at a traditional peasant wedding on the Aegean, or to a nightclub in Van where the Kurds are breaking it down the Old School Anatolian way with a traditional eight piece band, well.. you just haven't been there. You haven't really heard it. And you can't know what you're missing. No CD will replicate those sort of experiences.
Not even this one. But it comes sort of close. This disk isn't old school like the music I heard the above mentioned places. But it catches some of that same energy and soul (NB: not soul as in Marvin Gaye, but soul as in Mehmet the Conquerer & the Book of Dede Korkut.) It's froth off the top of the rich Turkish pop scene. Music that's a fusion of the traditional with international pop influences.
And contrary to our Turkish friend from Izmir commenting here, I have to say that it does make sense. It's a nice melange of tunes. A taste of modern Turkey. Afyet olsun, as they say. For someone who's never heard anything from Turkey other than maybe Tarkan, this will prove a tasty morsel. BTW, Tarkmeister's a Turkish version of Ricky Martin, only a hundred thousand nintey nine million times as good. He is the only artist with two songs on this mix.
My favorite tune here is Sinanay, a folk cover, with a great irrepressible bass line. It opens with a Latin American dude asking for directions "Donde esta Istanbul? Estoy perdido aqui!" to which the Turkish girl goes "Istanbul?" And then breaks into poetic song telling the poor goofball how to get there. Just çok comik & wicked güzel, chooch.
Atiyosun deserves special mention, as well. The lyrics- as well as I can gather with my 500 word Turkish vocabulary- are a girl telling a guy to get lost. It's bracingly laconic, relentlessly catchy.
Those are two highlights. Know that there is nary a bad track on this thing.
So buy this disk, slap it on during your next party, and everyone will dig it, I promise you. Your parents, super hip acquintances, dorky friends, annoying roomate, maiden aunt.. Everybody. Why? Because it's groovy. It's Turkish. And - Need I say it? - like all things groovy & Turkish, it rocks.
PS. And be sure to go to Turkiye someday, if only in your dreams.
The Muslims won't hurt you. And more than a few Turks will welcome, even embrace you. You will always savour & never regret it.
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Putumayo Presents: Acoustic Brazil
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ASIN: B00075147Q Release Date: 2005-02-22 |
Tracks:
- Aquele Frevo Axe - Gal Costa
- A Voz Do Povo - Paulinho Da Viola
- Samba Triste - Anna De Hollanda
- Ciranda - Marcio Faraco
- Meu Mundo E Hoje (Eu Sou Assim) - Teresa Cristina
- Quando Eu For Eu Vou Sem Pena - Chico Buarque
- Tem Quem Queira - Rita Ribeiro
- Cajuina - Caetano Veloso
- Moro Na Roca - Monica Salmaso
- Mensagem De Amor - Lucas Santtana
- Labios De Cetim - Glaucia Nasser
- Noite Severina - Lula Queiroga
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The gentle rhythms of samba, bossa nova and more by legendary artists and fresh new voices. Gal Costa Aquele Frevo Axe Paulinho da Viola A Voz do Povo Ana de Hollanda Samba Triste Marcio Faraco Ciranda Teresa Cristina Meu Mundo e Hoje (Eu Sou Assim) Chico Buarque Quando Eu For Eu Vou Sem Pena Rita Ribeiro Tem Quem Queira Caetano Veloso Cajuina Monica Salmaso Moro Na Roca Lucas Santtana Mensagem de Amor Glaucia Nasser Labios de Cetim Lula Queiroga Noite SeverinaAmazon.com
With its amazing mix of Portuguese, African, and Indian musical genres, dances, and instruments, Brazil's pop scene is unique because so much of it is acoustic. This disc is a pleasing potpourri of mostly non-electronic tunes sung by some famous and not-so-famous artists. Of course, the samba--the country's most dominant genre--and its offshoots are well represented here. The disc includes some well-known, previously released selections, including the Bahian, Tropicalismo pioneer Caetano Veloso's existentially poetic "Cajuina," guitarist Marcio Faraco's festive, Nordeste-nuanced "Ciranda," with the superstar vocalist Chico Buarque, and the perky, Maranhao-born Rita Ribeiro's samba-reggae number "Tem Quem Queira." Some lesser-known artists include the Arab-Brazilian vocalist Glaucia Nasser, Lula Queiroga, and Monica Salmaso, whose "Moro Na Roca" is a powerful, Angola-derived lundu/jongo homage to the legendary Clementina de Jesus. This disc adds credence to the phrase, "keep it real." --Eugene Holley, Jr.Customer Reviews:
Talented musicians and unique beats.......2007-06-05
Beautiful, but...........2007-01-12
Brazilian Brilliance.......2006-09-08
Highlights-
1)Aquele Frevo Axe-On this song,Gal Costa sounds like the more famous Bebel Gilberto.It's a delightful song,despite its theme of lost love.
2)Samba Triste-Ana de Hollanda sings a lilting,melancholy song.Her niece is Bebel Gilberto.It's unusually catchy for a "sad samba."
3)Ciranda-A bittersweet,powerful song about memory.It's also very hopeful.Marcio Faraco sings "If I want to run,time stops/If I stop to watch,the world goes on."
4)Meu Monde e Hoje eu sou assim-This is like a Cape Verdean morna.
5)Tem quem queira-This song sounds like a Brazilian version of a mariachi song.It's almost as if Rita Ribeiro was on Linda Ronstadt's "Canciones de mi padre." Very beautiful.Rita Ribeiro is a star in Brazil with her powerful voice.
Caetano Veloso,Chico Buarque and Monica Salmaso also contribute thoughtful,delicate songs.
This is a must for any Brazilian collection!
Great music.......2006-07-05
Sure, it's got sambas, though not the more upbeat ones............2006-02-19
My favorites are tracks 1,3,4,5,7, and 9. In fact, this comment from the liner notes on page 18 about "Tem Quem Queira" (Someone Else Will Want It, track 7) by Rita Ribeiro should be rather interesting: (It) reflects the blend of Portuguese and African influences that are the foundation of Brazilian music (not to mention, the majority of the songs from this compilation).
Even if this isn't like the more high-energy sambas with the dozen-plus backup singers, the rhythms and harmony here are just as great, if not better. :)
BRAVO AGAIN PUTUMAYO
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