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New York-based record label Putumayo World Music have been compiling some of the best Latin, African, Reggae, Celtic and other world music. With nearly 200 albums released since 1993, their two latest releases are Picnic Playground (for the kids) and Brazilian Café (for the adults). Both were released on July 28th on the Putumayo Label. I am happy to have the later for review.
Brazilian Café comes with a massive 35-page booklet, devoting two pages to each artist spotlighted on the disc (I am assuming these are standard in most of Putumayo's releases). Each entry is written in English, Spanish, and French, which you should all know are the major speaking language of North America. It also comes with some recipes (Coffee Pave and Pave au Cafe), perfect for listening to this album while enjoying these cookies and sipping your coffee.
The overall feeling I have listening to this album is that it's very "NPR" (National Public Radio), a milder audience who supports the arts and generally also like talk-radio and jazz. Which there is nothing wrong with that as I love NPR.
All the artists are Brazilian and all of the songs collected here are in Portuguese. Since I don't know the language, it's very important that the song tone and style reflect what the song is about - and I feel like some of these songs are about love, dancing, having a good time.
With 12 artists representing the best of Brazilian lounge/acoustic singer/songwriter-type, I thought these were some of the best:
Katie B
katiab.com.br/myspace.com
Katia Bronstein is one of the newer Brazilian artist on the compilation. Her voice is very soothing, perfect for possibly doing future electronica-type music. Her song, "Viajei" (I Traveled)
Alexandre Leão
alexandreleao.com
His song, "Vumbora Amar" (Let's Go Away to Love) has a nice melody that blends somba and bossa nova. According to his biography, he was covered by well established "Carcará"-singer Maria Bethânia, instantly establishing him as a star... and soon all the Brazilian artists started covering his songs.
Carlinhos Cor Das Aguas
myspace
Cor Das Aguas is a child of the Afro-Brazilian culture of the state of Bahia. Listening to his beautiful vocals on "Tempo Interno" (Inner Time) and based on the song title, it's about reflection on his life.
These are just a small sample of what Brazilian Café offers. If you would like more information, the album can be purchased directly at Putumayo, alternatively amazon. I don't recommend MP3s, since you aren't presented with such a wonderful booklet that goes along with the album. Also, please note that Putumayo donate some of their proceeds to various charities, in this case 1% goes to Terra dos Homens Brazilian Association.
Brazilian Café comes with a massive 35-page booklet, devoting two pages to each artist spotlighted on the disc (I am assuming these are standard in most of Putumayo's releases). Each entry is written in English, Spanish, and French, which you should all know are the major speaking language of North America. It also comes with some recipes (Coffee Pave and Pave au Cafe), perfect for listening to this album while enjoying these cookies and sipping your coffee.
The overall feeling I have listening to this album is that it's very "NPR" (National Public Radio), a milder audience who supports the arts and generally also like talk-radio and jazz. Which there is nothing wrong with that as I love NPR.
All the artists are Brazilian and all of the songs collected here are in Portuguese. Since I don't know the language, it's very important that the song tone and style reflect what the song is about - and I feel like some of these songs are about love, dancing, having a good time.
With 12 artists representing the best of Brazilian lounge/acoustic singer/songwriter-type, I thought these were some of the best:
katiab.com.br/myspace.com
Katia Bronstein is one of the newer Brazilian artist on the compilation. Her voice is very soothing, perfect for possibly doing future electronica-type music. Her song, "Viajei" (I Traveled)
Alexandre Leão
alexandreleao.com
His song, "Vumbora Amar" (Let's Go Away to Love) has a nice melody that blends somba and bossa nova. According to his biography, he was covered by well established "Carcará"-singer Maria Bethânia, instantly establishing him as a star... and soon all the Brazilian artists started covering his songs.
Carlinhos Cor Das Aguas
myspace
Cor Das Aguas is a child of the Afro-Brazilian culture of the state of Bahia. Listening to his beautiful vocals on "Tempo Interno" (Inner Time) and based on the song title, it's about reflection on his life.
These are just a small sample of what Brazilian Café offers. If you would like more information, the album can be purchased directly at Putumayo, alternatively amazon. I don't recommend MP3s, since you aren't presented with such a wonderful booklet that goes along with the album. Also, please note that Putumayo donate some of their proceeds to various charities, in this case 1% goes to Terra dos Homens Brazilian Association.
07/30/2009 10:42:30 ♥ vu (
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