World 2002: 37 Artists from 24 Countries Around the World (2-CD Set)

Various Artists (Artist), Mariza (Performer), Mostar Sevdah Reunion (Performer), Los De Abajo (Performer), Gotan Project (Performer), Javier Ruibal (Performer), Gigi (Performer), Malian Musicians (Performer), Mamani Keita (Performer), Les Negresses Vertes (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 8, 2002)
• Original Release Date: 2002
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Narada
• ASIN: B00006B1K4
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #93,472 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Oiça lá Ó Senhor Vinho

2. Pena

3. El Loco

4. Una Música Brutal

5. Isla Mujeres

6. Tew Ante Sew

7. Tennessee Hotel

8. Macary

9. Face a la Mer

10. Pundela

See all 16 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Isimanga Salomhlaba (The Wonder of This World)

2. Hulum

3. Dance of Eagle

4. Mi Bombón

5. Liar

6. Bladi

7. Tounga

8. La Primavera

9. Pondaurat

10. Sti Fotia (Into the Fire)

See all 17 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

46 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 37 Artists, 24 countries, 2 great CDs of World Music, October 16, 2002

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Joanna Daneman (Middletown, DE USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: World 2002: 37 Artists from 24 Countries Around the World (2-CD Set) (Audio CD)

I love these Narada sampler albums of New Age and World music because I discover so many new and interesting artists. "World 2002" a compilation of World music is no exception. I discovered several artists whose work I would have had trouble finding if these samplers didn't present them. This album goes all over the globe, every continent except Australia (which is too bad, as they have some great World artists.)

In particular, the first cut on CD #1 by Mariza is a fine introduction to Fado, the traditional singing of Portugal. This was my first exposure to Fado, and I will be back for more, probably from Mariza's "Fado em Mim" album, that's for sure.

I also really liked the cut "Hulum" by Amal Murkus, a Palestinian singer. Sainkho Namtchylak, from the Tuva in Central Asia sings alluringly, with examples of what sounds like overtone singing here and there in "Dance of the Eagles." It's mysterious and exotic, but entirely listenable. It's one of my favorites on the set.

One disappointment; I did not think the cut by the well-known Ladysmith Black Mambazo was particularly good. I like this group (made famous by Paul Simon on his "Graceland" album) but this cut did not do them justice. I found it somewhat flat and fragmented.

All in all, if you want an intro to World Music or a good sampler collection, this is an excellent 2-CD set. I can't wait to hear next year's collection.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars world record, June 14, 2003

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Janet Miller (Braintree, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: World 2002: 37 Artists from 24 Countries Around the World (2-CD Set) (Audio CD)

These CD's (it's a set of 2) are THE best music I have EVER heard. The quality is top notch and the selections are amazing. I have it in my car and have not been able to change to any other CD's. I play it louder and louder and louder. I am not a fan of loud music but this music BEGS to be loud. The variety is amazing. Every song becomes my favorite until I hear the next cut. I believe this set captures the true sense of countries best musicians both vocal and instrumental. As each song progresses you actually get carried away with the rhythms.
The way the cuts are placed in the CD's flow and you're on your way into the world of worldly music. I cannot recommend it highly enough, it needs more than 5 stars! Not to be missed!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good assortment, April 30, 2003

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This review is from: World 2002: 37 Artists from 24 Countries Around the World (2-CD Set) (Audio CD)

I really do like this CD sampler a lot. The music is a broad distribution of music from around the world exemplified by excellent musicianship.

I have discovered some new types of music that I now would like to explore further. My only complaint is that the music track selections do not always show the best offerings of a particular musician or group, even from a single album or year. Nonetheless, it is an enjoyable album.