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South Pacific Islands

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This is probably one of the best Putumayo compilitions I have come across. The musicians are from differents islands but there seem to be a cohesion that you can sense and that is the beautifully woven melodies in the songs. I like all the artists and their songs, but I think the band Te Vaka is a stand up. The way they incorporated rhythm and melody back up with folksy, soft rock splash with island breeze is such a treat to listen to. I also like Whirimako Black. Wow! she has such a light, jazzy voice, just gorgeous to listen to. I will attempt to hunt down one of her CD's. So folks, if you're a Putumayo fan, this is difinite in your collection.

This is hands down my favorite Putumayo c.d. Coupled with their "Islands" c.d.this is all the authentic island music you will need. The selections are all excellent, no filler or anything to "out there". In the middle of a midwestern winter; this is just what you need!

This is one of those albums that just makes you happy. We have quite a few Putumayo collections and like all of them, but most of them have at least one song we could skip. Not this one. Every single track makes me smile. Enjoy!

This CD has EVERYTHING--a great recipe,a music video AND of course,wonderful music.It's the musical equivalent of Trader Vic's.It's a mai tai of music.

Highlights-
1)Mana Ma'Ohi-A group from Easter Island (Rapa Nui).Yes,there is more to this island than the giant heads that now adorn tiki rooms everywhere.
2)Sei Ma Le Losa-A song in honor of Greenpeace's founder.Very beautiful.
3)Siasi-A joyous love song.If you look in the liner notes,the lead singer is as easy on the eyes as he is on the ears.
4)Co era so-This has a music video.Wonderful.
5)Watolea-A rousing tune.

Drink this music down!

This outstanding collection of 11 songs by seven groups is required listening for anyone interested in the South Pacific music of today. These are not recordings of obscure tribal music taped in remote locations by ethnomusicologists. Rather, the best traditions of authentic island music have fused with contemporary pop and reggae to create some very catchy tunes. Four tracks are from the Pacific's most famous band, Te Vaka, and we're introduced to Matato'a from Easter Island, OK! Ryos and Gurejele from Mare Island in New Caledonia, and Telek from Papua New Guinea. The one song by the Maori singer Whirimako Black is almost New Age. All of the songs on this record are sung in the native languages, and Putumayo World Music has provided a 35-page booklet of notes introducing the groups and explaining the lyrics. Te Vaka laments westernization in Tokelau, Whirimako Black celebrates female Maori stone carvers, Gurejele condemns French colonialism, and Matato'a proclaims the mystic power of the Pacific - not what you would have guessed! One of the OK! Ryos selections is a music video you can watch on your computer. I've played South Pacific Islands a dozen times and have no problem giving it five stars.

Every track on this CD is excellent and makes you envision the islands of the south pacific. Just makes me want to visit these areas.

Awesome treasure courtesy of putumayo.

The South Pacific Islands collection comes from Tokelau, Samoa, New Zealand, Rapa Nui, Easter island, Papua New Guinea and New Caledonia. Here the easy listening contemporary music with a traditional feel moves along at a comfortable speed, conjuring up romantic islands and emerald seas. To help put you in the picture the CD is enhanced with a video from New Caledonian band OK! Ryos featuring dreamy images that make you wish you were on holidays in the tropical sun, not stuck in that damn job! Harmony vocals are a feature, and there's a touch of funk as well. Don't worry if you don't know the artists, they're all professional and engaging.

This outstanding collection of 11 songs by seven groups is required listening for anyone interested in the South Pacific music of today. These are not recordings of obscure tribal music taped in remote locations by ethnomusicologists. Rather, the best traditions of authentic island music have fused with contemporary pop and reggae to create some very catchy tunes. Four tracks are from the Pacific's most famous band, Te Vaka, and we're introduced to Matato'a from Easter Island, OK! Ryos and Gurejele from Mare Island in New Caledonia, and Telek from Papua New Guinea. The one song by the Maori singer Whirimako Black is almost New Age. All of the songs on this record are sung in the native languages, and Putumayo World Music has provided a 35-page booklet of notes introducing the groups and explaining the lyrics. Te Vaka laments westernization in Tokelau, Whirimako Black celebrates female Maori stone carvers, Gurejele condemns French colonialism, and Matato'a proclaims the mystic power of the Pacific - not what you would have guessed! One of the OK! Ryos selections is a music video you can watch on your computer. I've played South Pacific Islands a dozen times and have no problem giving it five stars.

want to start the day right? want to start light, carefree, and happy? then this CD is a must-have for your collection. whenever i listen to this i can't help but imagine the sun, sand, waves, and the beautifully round, dark and happy polynesian people with yukeleles (spellcheck please!) singing and dancing along the shore. this, for me, is the best putumayo album i've ever listened to. thank you, putumayo, for this CD release!