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African Groove

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This Album is definetly a winner, the combination of traditional afro beats mixed with Electronica is such a refreshing sound from the current trend of monotonous sounds in the dance music scene today. Pick up this album and check out any globally influenced, Dance, Electronica, House, Lounge Groove, Hip Hop, Soul music liek Euro Lounge, Sahara Lounge and World Groove.

I bought this CD over a month ago and I haven't listened to anything else since. As a former African resident and lover of reggae this music does feel like coming home. Though modernized and more electronic the music definitely captures the essence of Africa, the mixed cultures and languages - I never tire of it. You will not be disappointed.

I received this as a gift. As a native of the Caribbean, this album reflects the roots of the music that I grew up with. It reminded me a lot of the reggae, soca, and calypso I grew up with and cherish so dearly.

This is one of Putumayo's best Groove compilations (other than Brazilian&Arabic).It's a great introduction to African techno music,danceable and accessible.

Highlights-
1)Saye Mogo Bana-I wonder why Putumayo borrows from Six Degrees,the purveyor of great world techno albums.Putumayo excels at acoustic.Still,this is a wonderful track from Issa Bagayogo that blends traditional Malian music with contemporary dance.
2)Mokote-Madeka is a delightful singer,no wonder she is compared with Angelique Kidjo.
3)Kalicom-Intensely rhythmical and beautiful.Very haunting.
4)Wouyouma-Inspiring Senegalese rap.Very different from the awful hip-hop here that glorifies violence&drugs.Positive Black Soul is TRULY positive!
5)Lagos Communique-A great from the Thievery Corporation.
6)One for Senegal-Wodnerful tribute to Toure Kunda.
7)Mofolo Hall-Very jazzy instrumental.

This album is for anyone who enjoys African music!This is definitely Afropop!

Highly recommended for anyone looking to expand their musical taste. A very nice collection of a well rounded music styles. Very raw and passionate. I picked this up not expecting much, and found I could not stop listening to it. I bought it two years ago, and listen to it at least a couple times a month.

great arrangements, soothing, and peaceful. I am a writer and love to allow this to run in the background.

This is a great CD. It blends traditional African music with more modern sounds, some almost rap-like, some electronic. The songs get in your head and make you want to dance. It's unique in a neat and different way.

I heard a track while shopping in a store and asked an employee the name and bought it on the spot. Now it's one of favorite CDs. Only one track I don't care for on it. But the rest are fantastic!!!

Love it! Bought it for my fiance for Xmas and we both totally dig it. Worth every penny.

I love African music, and have several of the Putomayo Africa collections. This one far surpasses all the others! In fact, the only other one I'll listen to is the "South African Legends" CD, but "African Groove" is my absolute favorite. I'm not even a fan of electronic music, per se, so if that sounds like a turn off, please give this a try anyway! You won't be disappointed. The music on this CD is absolutely hypnotic; it relaxes and energizes me at the same time, and gives me a feeling of overall well-being. When driving long distances, it's the first thing I think of to make the trip smoother and more peaceful. And what's great is that there's not a bad track on the whole album; it's a joy from beginning to end. A totally refreshing experience for anyone who enjoys world music!