Dublin to Dakar: Celtic Odyssey

Putumayo Presents (Series) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 23, 1999)
• Original Release Date: February 23, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Putumayo World Music
• ASIN: B00000I082
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #131,459 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. A United Earth I - Alan Stivell & Youssou N'Dour

2. One Glimpse Of You - Brigid Boden

3. Canzone Dalla Fine Del Mondo - Modena City Ramblers

4. Soiridh Leis - Baka Beyond

5. Azwaw 2 - Cheb Mami

6. O Boro Braindi Braindi - Aine Minogue

7. Co Ni Mire Rium - Capercaillie & Sibeba

8. Os Tempos Son Chegados - Na Lua

9. Rusty Nails - Kila

10. Villemann Og Magnhild - Rita Erikson

11. Street Of Dreams - Oysterband

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Some Great Stuff!, April 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Dublin to Dakar: Celtic Odyssey (Audio CD)

A mixed bag, but overall, well worth listening to. Certain tracks have that infectious, can't-stop-hearing-it hook: Brigid Boden, Cheb Mami, and Rita Eriksen give us a taste of some seriously powerful rhythm & vocal combos. Cheb Mami in particular drives me crazy! Other tracks range from good-but-not-great (depending on your taste) to downright weird (Modena City Ramblers - Irish music, Italian singing!). The overall effect demonstrates just how eclectic the "Celtic" genre can be. If you haven't already heard some of the Celtic/World fusion bands (Kila, for example), this album can give you a good introduction.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great music, June 19, 2001

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This review is from: Dublin to Dakar: Celtic Odyssey (Audio CD)

This album is sure to open up people's minds about the Celtic culture...I know it did mine. I didn't, until hearing this cd realize that "Celtic" does not only mean Scotland and Ireland, but is far wider. The music on this album helps to show the spread of the Celtic people and culture, with music from Africa, Spain, Norway, England, Italy and others. The 23 page booklet contains a 2 page essay about the Celtic culture and influences worldwide, as well as a page on each artist and their song. This album showcases how music as diverse as reggae, Arabic and African can be blended with traditional celtic instuments and melodies. This album is truly an experience not to be missed.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, December 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Dublin to Dakar: Celtic Odyssey (Audio CD)

Sometimes the Putumayo fusion albums can seem strained or bland. This album really works. I actually enjoyed the Italian Celtic mix. It was fabulous with real passion. I recommend this album for long journeys because you will never grew tired of it.