Compas

Amazon.com essential recording
On 1997's Compas the Gipsy Kings stretched out into new traditional sounds while adroitly maintaining their patented pop blend. During the Gypsy people's centuries of wandering, they picked up a mosaic of musical influences on the road and made them their own. To reflect this historical development in music, two Egyptian musicians, Hossam Ramzy (percussion) and Abud Abdel Al (violin), add Middle Eastern embellishments to the guitar-driven mix. The Brazilian percussion master Nana Vasconcelos also sits in, as does Shawn Farrenden on didgeridoo. The sole sour note is the inclusion of the Italian chestnut "Funiculi Funicula", which lowers the tone but which will no doubt delight restaurateurs. --Christina Roden

Compas,The Gipsy Kings,Nonesuch,Contemporary Flamenco,Flamenco,Latin Pop,Pop,World Music

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Average customer rating: The best of Putumayo's A breath of fresh air fabulous! One of Putumayo's Best A fine sampler of Franco-Caribbean musical styles

French Caribbean Various Artists Manufacturer: Putumayo World Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music Haiti | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music Afro-Cuban | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music Zouk | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | 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: French Cafe Islands Caribbean Party Caribe! Caribe! Samba Bossa Nova ASIN: B00008XESB Release Date: 2003-05-20

Tracks:

1. Mandolin' - Taxikreol
2. Mi Se La - Ralph Thamar
3. Pa Manyen Fanm Nan - Michel Martelly & Black Alex
4. Parfum Des Iles - Kali
5. Ki Demon Sa-a - Haiti Twoubadou
6. Man Biswenw' - Jean-Luc Alger
7. Moso Manman - Emeline Michel
8. Kanpe Sou Yon Bit - Zin
9. Ayiti (Bang Bang) - Carimi
10. Rete (Live Version) - Kassav

Customer Reviews:

The best of Putumayo's.......2007-05-10

Just playing this CD sets you in a good mood!. The compilation is up-lifting and all time favorites!. It is the best of Putumayo's Colection

A breath of fresh air.......2007-01-21

Uplifting and exotic. A great compilation with a beat!

fabulous!.......2005-03-10

Standard French Caribbean music, all with a great beat! I play it in my high school French classes that I teach, and the teens love it too!

One of Putumayo's Best.......2004-11-21

An easy-going mix of biguine, merengue-ish extremely enjoyable tunes that get your feet moving. Five of the songs (half the album!) are among my all-time French Caribbean faves, and there are no dogs. You can't help smiling during "Parfum des Isles, a good-natured instrumental. The live Kassav cut, OK but not one of their best, is the only true driving zouk on the cd. The rest are more laid-back, but rhythmically more interesting and appealing, with an almost Brazilian feel. The four of us at work all love this cd, and it has held up well after repeated listenings. We recommend it highly.

A fine sampler of Franco-Caribbean musical styles.......2004-02-07

A nice, smooth set of modern pop songs drawn from the French-speaking islands of Guadeloupe, Haiti and Martinique, lingering on the more tuneful and diverse end of the Caribbean musical spectrum. For someone like myself, who quickly tired of the manic, monotonous landslide of "soca" and "zouk" records during the 1980s, this disc came as a pleasant surprise. It's very listenable and engaging, a nice selection for someone looking for some accessible, poppish world music.

Average customer rating: Good background music! Great rocking music to drive to A Fun Exciting Album A fair CD

Putumayo Presents: World Party Various Artists Manufacturer: Putumayo World Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | 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: Gypsy Groove Putumayo Presents: A New Groove Putumayo Presents: Women of the World - Acoustic Putumayo Presents: Baila - A Latin Dance Party Putumayo Presents: One World, Many Cultures ASIN: B000NI3FLA Release Date: 2007-04-24

Tracks:

1. Ciuri Ciuri - Roy Paci
2. Wote Monte - Jean-Paul Pognon
3. Groovin' On A Feeling - Laid Back
4. Sunshine Day - Osibisa
5. Minde Se - Laurent Hounsavi
6. Walk - Burning Spear
7. Just One Kiss - Beau Jocque And The Zydeco Hi-Rollers
8. My Love - Los Pinguos
9. Gason Total - Orchestre Tropicana D'Haiti
10. Cochabamba - Sarazino

Product Description

Featuring some of the worldÆs best-known dance rhythms, this feel-good collection is guaranteed to enliven any party! Artist ò Song Title Roy Paci & Aretuska ò "Ciuri Ciuri" Jean-Philippe Marthely, Jean-Paul Pognon & Jean-Luc Guanel ò "WotF MontT" Laid B

Customer Reviews:

Good background music!.......2007-06-27

One of the perfect CDs to play in the background of a party...or when I'm just cleaning the house.

Great rocking music to drive to.......2007-06-08

I love this CD - like a lot of Putumayo recordings, it just makes me feel good when I hear the various sounds and rhythms. I love music from around the world. I have played it many many times when I'm doing errands around town and when I'm on the backroads. Anyone should like it who likes to travel and experience new places, new sounds and diverse flavors of life.

A Fun Exciting Album.......2007-05-20

I alwasy take time to get used to a Putumayo album and this was no exception. I was disappointed at first after the first song but then took to the music. I find Putumayo an exciting musical experience.

A fair CD.......2007-05-19

The first song in this album is marvellous, while others just so so which is really a pity. I decided to buy it when I heard the first song but gave up afterwards.

Average customer rating: The Ars subtileor rules.

Ars subtilior: Dawn of the Renaissance Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Dufay | Dufay, Guillaume | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Rondos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Sacred & Religious | Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Masses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Partsongs | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Dufay, Guillaume | ( D ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Troubadours: Minnesänger and Other Courtly Arts Le siècle de l'Ars nova: A Revolution in the Late Middle Ages Century 1/Various L'émergence de la musique instrumentale A History of Music - Century (volume) 5 - La Naissance de la Polyphonie (The Birth of Polyphony) ASIN: B000ARHNDU Release Date: 2005-12-13

Customer Reviews:

The Ars subtileor rules........2006-11-21

Even though the title is a slight misnomer as more than half of the tracks are post-ars subtileor, this is an absolutely marvellous CD. Starting with Philipoctus de Caserta (ca.1370) and ending with Antoine Busnoys (d.1492), this CD surveys some of the best polyphonic secular and sacred music of the post-Ars nova Middle Ages.
The pieces are superbly performed by some of the very best early musicians of our day including the Orlando Consort, Ensemble organum and the Hilliard Ensemble. I highly recommend this CD for pleasure or instruction.
Dr. Joseph Baldassarre
Professor of Music History
Boise State University

Average customer rating: satisfaction guaranteed Un régal! Old/New Rasin Kreyol "se bongay" - is the real McCoy!

Rasin Kreyol Emeline Michel Manufacturer: Times Square Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music World Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Very Best Haiti Rhythms of Rapture: Sacred Musics of Haitian Vodou The Rough Guide to the Music of Haiti Cordes Et Ame ASIN: B0002WZSQW Release Date: 2004-10-05

Tracks:

1. Bel Kongo
2. Ban'm La Jwa
3. Beni-Yo
4. Nasyon Soley
5. La Karidad
6. Non'm Sa
7. Zikap
8. Interlude (Soufle Van)
9. Lo'm Kanpe
10. Bo Kote'w
11. Interlude (Mon Reve)
12. Mon Reve

Amazon.com

Here on Rasin Kreyol (which translates as "Creole Roots"), reigning queen of Haitian song Emeline Michel covers a lot of ground, writing songs that draw upon Haitan compas, twoubadou and rara as well as jazz, rock, pop, bossa nova and samba. Whichever direction the singer goes, her voice is clear and forceful as she dramatically imparts her political lyrics in Haitian Creole and French, offering up messages about AIDS, social justice and peace. She does this skill and class: Michel repeats the line "Tell me, where is peace?" to chilling effect on "Mon Rêve," where she's joined by background singers, flute and voodoo hand drums. At the other end of the spectrum, "Ban'm La Jwa" is uplifting with its driving calypso-jazz grooves. While the singer has released a handful of albums as imports over a 15-year career, Rasin Kreyol, her Times Square records debut, is a standout that should help U.S. audiences catch up with the French speaking world that already adores her. -- Tad Hendrickson

Customer Reviews:

satisfaction guaranteed.......2005-08-03

timely arrival; great music that's hard to find on stores- i'm totally satisfied!

Un régal!.......2005-04-18

Jamais un artiste haitien n'a mis autant de soin et de coeur à la réalisation d'un album. Décidément, Emeline ne cessera jamais de nous étonner. Avec «Cordes et âmes», on pensait qu'elle avait atteint le sommet de son art, mais il n'en était rien, elle avait de toute évidence encore d'autres cordes à son arc. Rasin kreyòl est un pur joyau et c'est à juste titre que Brunet du Journal La presse (Montréal) l'a surnommé le meilleur album de musique du monde pour l'année 2005. Et ce n'est pas peu dire. Entourée d'une équipe de jeunes musiciens chevronnés, feluron de la musique caraibéenne tels Makarios Césaire (guitare), Welmyr Jean-Pierre (keyboard), Marcus Scwartz (percu), Gashford Guillaume (batterie)... Emeline nous livre un pur joyau alliant les musiques traditionnelles haitiennes aux rythmes caraibéens et brésiliens avec une superbe mariage de voix et une orchestration parfaite. La poésie et la voix chaude et sans cesse surprenante d'Emeline font le reste. Résultat: un superbe album venant du coeur qui place la barre très haute pour tout autre artiste antillais ainsi que pour le prochain d'Emeline.

Mille fois bravo à Emeline et bonne écoute à vous.

Old/New.......2004-11-18

Background orchestration supports and doesn't overwhelm the vocals, which range from modern pop to old-style Haitian.
 It's this blend of old and new which gives Emeline Michel an unexpectedly contemporary style - hard to pin down to a single trend, yet compelling.

Rasin Kreyol "se bongay" - is the real McCoy!.......2004-10-06

Once again, Emeline Michel delivers the best of haitian music. She is a formidable performer. Her voice is captivating and her lyrics are poignant.

Average customer rating: Gipsy Kings, typical Gipsy kings Compas Takes you to Spain without the airfare! Not worth the money unless you're a diehard fan Simply wonderful

Compas Gipsy Kings Manufacturer: Nonesuch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Gypsy | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Flamenco | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Tierra Gitana Love & Liberte Este Mundo Mosaique Allegria ASIN: B000005J4Z Release Date: 1997-08-12

Tracks:

1. Ami Wa Wa (Solo Por Ti)
2. Que Si Que No (Furniouli Furnioula)
3. Una Rumba Por Aqui
4. Recuerdo Apasionado
5. Mira La Itana Mora
6. La Fiesta Comenza
7. Canto A Brazil
8. Salsa De Noche
9. Mi Nino
10. Di Me
11. Obsesion De Amor
12. Lo Mal Yo Bien
13. Amor Gitano

Amazon.com essential recording

On 1997's Compas the Gipsy Kings stretched out into new traditional sounds while adroitly maintaining their patented pop blend. During the Gypsy people's centuries of wandering, they picked up a mosaic of musical influences on the road and made them their own. To reflect this historical development in music, two Egyptian musicians, Hossam Ramzy (percussion) and Abud Abdel Al (violin), add Middle Eastern embellishments to the guitar-driven mix. The Brazilian percussion master Nana Vasconcelos also sits in, as does Shawn Farrenden on didgeridoo. The sole sour note is the inclusion of the Italian chestnut "Funiculi Funicula", which lowers the tone but which will no doubt delight restaurateurs. --Christina Roden

Customer Reviews:

Gipsy Kings, typical Gipsy kings.......2001-08-04

I find that this album is like ALL the Gipsy Kings albums; very the same material over and over. All Rumbas; over and over. I dont think they reflect true flamenco at all; as they play the same music over and over; do not do soleares; sevillanas etc; if you are a fan of modern jazzy flamenco then you will most likely like this; if you are more of the Carlos Montoya type, forget it and save your money for more authentic music...

Compas.......2001-06-17

Compas is another excellent Album from the famous Gipsy Kings. It is a little different from the other albums but don't get me wrong, it is still a very good one. It must be their most inventive album ever and their most atmospheral one. Standout tracks are: Ami Wa Wa (Solar Por Ti), La Fiesta Comenza, Canto A Brazil, Mi Nino and the beautiful Di Me. The instumental tracks are all brilliant. This album is very recommended, for every one.

Takes you to Spain without the airfare!.......1999-11-17

I am a diehard GK fan! I fell in love with them after hearing "Bamboleo". I think they are a fantastic group to introduce the world to Latin music. After hearing just one song, you will fall in love with the ancient gypsy and arabic sounds that are blended with classic instruments. The big plus is the voice of Nick Reyes who is sometimes hard and unstoppable, making you feel the pain of loss or the smooth sensuous voice that makes you feel the passion of love. Their music reflects the landscape of Spain and its history. I visited Spain in February and heard their music many times on the radio. When I want to remember my great time in Spain, I listen to the Gypsy Kings.

Not worth the money unless you're a diehard fan.......1999-10-24

I'm mystified by Amazon's decision to list this as one of the group's Essential Recordings. It's definitely the weakest of the bunch, although a couple of the songs are OK. If you want the flamenco rhythms the Gipsy Kings are known for, I prefer Love and Liberte, but any of the other albums are better than this one. If you want unplugged sound, try Allegria; if you want the middle eastern-Moorish musical influence, Mosaique is far superior.

Simply wonderful.......1999-05-24

Yes, this album is simply wonderful, though it won't tell you much at first audition (except of course, for Solo Por Ti and Mira La Itana Mora). Now that I have it, I really feel ready to live. Technically, it's perfect, as Gipsy Kings songs always are. Absolutely superb music, once again! Interesting thing about Gipsy Kings - you can't tell why you like it, since your heart is the one in charge.

Average customer rating: A tango DJ's perspective ...

Al Compas del Corazon Miguel Calo Manufacturer: EMI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sus Primeros Exitos 1935/40, Vol. 1 Bailando Tangos, Valses y Milongas El Rey del Compas Instrumental Yo Soy el Tango: 1941 ASIN: B00005QAJK Release Date: 2002-02-17

Tracks:

1. Al Compas Del Corazon
2. Trasnochando
3. Que Te Importe Que Llore
4. Tarareando
5. Azabache
6. Lejos De Buenos Aires
7. Tristezas De La Calle Corrientes
8. El Vals Sonador
9. Jamas Retornaras
10. En Tus Ojos De Cielo
11. Margarita Gauthier
12. Milonga Antigua
13. Corazon, No Le Hagas Caso
14. Cuatro Compaces
15. Un Crimen
16. Domingo A La Noche

Customer Reviews:

A tango DJ's perspective ..........2005-12-02

A must have album for your tango music collection. This is some of the most romantic tango music of the early 40's. Great for dancing and listening.

Average customer rating:

Rasin Kreyol Emeline Michel Manufacturer: World Conn ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music ASIN: B0007X6T50 Release Date: 2005-05-02

Tracks:

1. BKongo (Beautiful Congo)
2. Ban'm la Jwa (Give Me Joy)
3. Beni-Yo (Bless Them)
4. Nasyon Sol(Sun Nation)
5. Karidad
6. Non'm Sa (This Man)
7. Zikap
8. Interlude (Soufle Van)
9. LKanape (When I Will Stand Up)
10. Bte'w (By Your Side)
11. Interlude (Mon R)
12. Mon Reve

Average customer rating: Great Voice / Great album

Cordes Et Ame Manufacturer: Production Cheval De Feu ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Rasin Kreyol The Very Best Francofaune Kalfou Danjere The Rough Guide to the Music of Haiti ASIN: B000087QQB Release Date: 2003-01-08

Tracks:

1. Sa Ki Tire
2. Fo m Ale
3. Mwen Pare
4. Petl
5. Moso Manman
6. Wa Sonje
7. Ban Mwen Lanmou
8. Respekte n
9. Ecoute-Moi
10. Viejo
11. Se Bon
12. Foli Da Mou
13. Matelo
14. Shane

Customer Reviews:

Great Voice / Great album.......2003-04-21

This album is beatiful. Emeline Michel has a great voice and she is a great singer.

I recommend this album to anyone who is interested in international music.

Average customer rating: Good flamenco roots in rock n' roll form Infusion of Fresh and New Flamenco Fusion

Mordiendo el Duende Martires del Compas Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Spain | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Flamenco | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Similar Items: No Papers Vengue ASIN: B00003W85G Release Date: 2000-04-25

Tracks:

1. Tu Hielo
2. Soleares Del Tetabri
3. El Tangao
4. Panuelos Blancos
5. Rigui Martir
6. Maltratada
7. Oye El Libro
8. Peluqueros
9. La Lava Toxica
10. Por El Centro

Customer Reviews:

Good flamenco roots in rock n' roll form.......2002-03-21

Great flamenco-based guitar work and some very catchy songwriting make for an excellent album that is far better than most anything being produced in the english-speaking music world at this time. There are two secret songs hidden past the last track on this album that are puro flamenco, para el aficionado del flamenco mas autentico. An enjoyable album that holds up well over multiple listens and does not grow stale at all.

Infusion of Fresh and New Flamenco Fusion.......2000-08-10

This latest CD by Los Martires Del Compas serves up emotions that are at the same time raw (vocals by Chico Ocana), bittersweet (guitars by Julio Revilla and Manuel Soto), and with salty longing (bass by Jesus Diaz Benjumea) all in a flamenco-tinged stew. The first song "Tu Hielo" ("Icy"), evokes an Andalusian sunset whose rays illuminate Moorish memories......[Sigh].

Average customer rating:

El Rey del Compas Juan D'Arienzo Manufacturer: Sony Bmg ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sus Primeros Exitos 1935/40, Vol. 1 Al Compas del Corazon Instrumental 1941-1944 De Pura Cepa Meta Fierro ASIN: B000A2GZL6 Release Date: 2005-08-01

Tracks:

1. El Rey Del Compas
2. Ya Lo Ves
3. Dime Mi Amor
4. Tierrita
5. Adios Querida
6. El Olivo
7. Humillacion
8. Serenata De Ayer
9. Sobre El Pucho
10. Carnavalera
11. Cuatro Palabras
12. El Resero
13. Claudinette
14. Tirando A Matar
15. Pompas De Jabon
16. Vieja Recova
17. Compadron
18. Enamorado
19. Vea Vea
20. Si La Llegaran A Ver

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2. Corazon de Bolero
3. Corridos Para los Buenos Malos Y Feos
4. De Coleccion
5. Deseos Y Delirios
6. Dulce Enemiga Y Otros
7. Easy Living
8. Echando Pa' Lante
9. El Baile de la Mosk
10. El Gato Y Yo

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