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| Acoustic Africa CD | £10.95 |  |
| International Music Network, in association with Putumayo World Music, present an exhilarating musical journey featuring three of the best live performers from the African continent. The Acoustic Africa tour included Habib Koit, the Malian superstar whose exciting concerts have endeared him to audiences worldwide, Vusi Mahlasela, a powerful singer-songwriter who sings of struggle and hope in the townships of South Africa, and newcomer Dobet Gnahore, a stunning performer from the Ivory Coast who has thrilled crowds across Africa and Europe. | ||
| Asian Lounge CD | £10.95 |  |
| There has long been a cultural exchange between the East and the West. Marco Polo and the Silk and Spice trading routes began the process that, over time, has led to the creation of new musical styles. Putumayo presents examples of this ongoing musical interaction with the release ofAsian Lounge. Travel from London to Bombay, Bali to Tokyo with this compilation of innovative Asian fusions, the sixth in Putumayo’s successful Lounge series. More than half the tracks on Asian Lounge have never been released in North America, paving a path for those who like to stay connected with ever-evolving music scenes. Japanese stars, theYoshida Brothers kick off the collection with “Fukaki Umi No Kanata” (Beyond the Deep Sea). The brothers have achieved fame in Japan by reviving the popularity of the tsugaru-shamisen, the 16th century instrument they’ve mastered and incorporated into their modern sound.A revival of another kind brings us Nitin Sawhney’s “Koyal” (Songbird), a song he composed for the soundtrack of a recently restored silent Indian film. Sawhney is perhaps the best-known musician featured on Asian Lounge. As an artist of Indian heritage currently living in the UK, Sawhney’s eclectic musical offerings incorporate everything from drum and bass to classical Indian music, making him a leading figure in Britain’s “Asian Underground”.Also pulling from the rich heritage of Indian music is the German artist Prem Joshua, whose “Funky Guru” blends Sufi chants, Sanskrit poetry and Indian folk music with Western electronica. Joshua has become a music star in India and frequently records with noted Indian musicianManish Vyas. Their successful collaborations include “Water Down the Ganges,” the 11-minute opus. Audiences around the world will also delight to hear “Eastern Journey,” a track from producer and multi-instrumentalist Biddu, whose extensive career includes co-writing credits on the 70s funk-disco super hit “Kung Fu Fighting”. A recurring figure in both the Indian and UK music scenes, Biddu has continued to remain in tune with popular culture.Another familiar face on Asian Lounge is that of famed health and wellness guru Deepak Chopra. His “Oceans of Ecstasy” is an ambient dreamscape of sensual grooves, passion-soaked vocals, undulating chants and intoxicating rhythms. Other featured artists includeBali Lounge, Ancient Future, Nataraj XT, XCultures and Blue Asia, whose song “Campuhan” embodies the essence of this Asian Lounge collection. Meaning “two rivers meet” in Balinese,“Campuhan” merges the ancient and modern worlds by mixing Indonesian gamelan with ambient effects and spoken word. More artist information and a recipe for an Asian cocktail are included in the tri-lingual liner notes in English, Spanish and French.Artist•Song SampleYoshida Brothers•Fukaki Umi No KanataNitin Sawhney•KoyalAncient Future•Ja NamDeepak Chopra•Oceans of EcstasyBlue Asia feat. Yoichi Ikeda•CampuhanBali Lounge•Angels of the IslandNataraj XT•Space in...Prem Joshua•Funky GuruBiddu Orchestra•Eastern JourneyPrem Joshua & Manish Vyas•Water Down the GangesXcultures feat. Marisa Kosugi•Dreams of Happiness | ||
| Brazilian Lounge CD | £10.95 |  |
| It is impossible to deny the influence that Brazil has on today’s global culture. From music and film to fashion and dance, Brazil has become one of the world’s most important resources of popular art and entertainment. In appreciation of this extraordinary culture, Putumayo World Music will release Brazilian Lounge, a collection featuring the sultry voices and urban grooves of many of Brazil’s finest contemporary musicians.Opening the album is a track by Paula Morelenbaum, who is known as one of the rising stars of Brazil’s “new Bossa” movement. With this and other tracks from her self-titled CD, Morelenbaum has reinvented herself using subtle electronica. Her pristine voice and graceful approach to song earned her a spot in Antonio Carlos Jobim’s band. She later embarked on a successful solo career and received a Sharp Award (Brazilian Grammy) as the “Best New Female Rock/Pop Artist.”The fusions of samba, soul and funk by alternative Brazilian musician and producer BiD, combined with the vocals of international music and film star, Seu Jorge, make “E Depois”one of the stand-out tracks on the collection. Seu Jorge is best known for his gripping role as Knockout Ned in the film City of God. He also appeared in The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, starring Bill Murray. It was from Murray that Jorge first heard a Putumayo release and he has since become a fan of the label.It’s easy to see why Bebel Gilberto, with her exquisite voice and retro style, is one of the world’s most popular Brazilian artists. With over a million albums sold since her debut album was released in 2000, Gilberto is on the “most wanted” lists of the world’s leading electronic producers. On the remixed “August Day Song,” Gilberto compares a rainstorm to being in love.The soulful sounds of Marcos Valle may have first experienced popularity in the 1960’s, but his voice and the bossa nova melodies he has written transcend any period. Having achieved fame in the 60s and 70s, Valle was rediscovered by British dance labels who remixed and re-released his earlier work to enthusiastic audiences. In the midst of this renaissance, Valle returned to the studio to record a number of contemporary albums. “Agua de Coco” comes from his album, Contrasts, recorded in 2003.Stop everything!!! That’s what we did when we first heard the track “H Dias” from newcomer Luca Mundaca. Putumayo was putting the final touches on this collection when we received an unsolicited, self-produced CD from Mundaca. We knew that there was something very special in the simple beauty of her voice and stopped the presses to make room for this sensual track.Brazilian Lounge will take the listener to the contemporary bars and lounges of Rio and Sao Paulo, where a new generation of musicians is reinvigorating the classic sounds of samba and bossa nova. Tri-lingual liner notes include a recipe for a caipirinha cocktail, provided by Sagatiba, enabling you to quench your thirst Brazilian style. Artist•Song SamplePaula Morelenbaum•Brigas Nunca MaisMundo Livre S/A•Meu EsquemaLuca Mundaca•H DiasBossaCucaNova feat. Adriana Calcanhotto•PrevisoMarcos Valle•gua de CcoBa•MarianaKatia B•Parece MentiraBiD feat. Seu Jorge•E DepoisBebel Gilberto•August Day Song (remixed by King Britt)Dois Irmos feat. Mariana De Moraes•Como Vou Fazer (Remix)Marcela•Os Grilos | ||
| Coffee - take it fairly DVD | £9.00 |  |
| Coffee - Take It Fairly: Stories of Nicaraguan Fairtrade Producers.Three women fairtrade coffee producers from the community of Los Alpes, northern Nicaragua, describe with great pride their families, their farms and the difference that fairtrade has made to their lives. Produced by Anita Sandhu & Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign 2006 Running time: 25 minutes | ||
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