World Music: Vocal

The Best Of World Music (Putumayo Series) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 2, 1995)
• Original Release Date: April 18, 1995
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Putumayo World Music
• ASIN: B000003EIZ
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #439,464 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Ojalá Que Llueva Café

2. Fio Maravilha

3. Magumede

4. Pata Pata

5. Chanson de Mardi Gras

6. Soy Loco Por Ti, América

7. So Long

8. Walima 'Mbele

9. Mbola Tsara

10. Let off Supm

11. Munumuno

12. Never Find a Lover Like Me

13. Américas

14. Semi Jeje

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Putmayo's early ambitions, March 30, 2007

By 

Amaranth "music fan" (Northern California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: World Music: Vocal (Audio CD)

This compilation is hardly the "Best of World Music." Then again,when Putumayo first appeared on the scene in 1993,it was one of the few world music labels around,other than Peter Gabriel's Real World,Narada,and Celestial Harmonies,as well as David Byrne's Luaka Bop.

The "Best of World Volume 1:World Vocal" has its highlights,though they are few.It opens with the rousing,spirited "Ojala que llueva cafe" by Juan Luis Guerra y 440.There is the classic,ORIGINAL "Pata Pata" from the South African diva Miriam Makeba.The multiracial South African group,Johnny Clegg and Juluka,has the powerful "Walima 'Mbele." Kotoja,a Nigerian jazz/rock band from the Bay Area,has the wonderful "Semi Jeje." There is also the joyous Creole "Chanson de Mardi Gras."

While this compilation is not among Putumayo's best,it was a somewhat auspicious beginning.They were only starting.

5.0 out of 5 stars Maybe not THE world's best music, but still great listening., July 6, 2007

By 

Thomas Einstein (santa monica california) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: World Music: Vocal (Audio CD)

I just happened to see the two star rating based on one review. I felt compelled to put in my two cents. While the music may not be the world's best, I think every cut is very enjoyable. You will hear a great variety of fun danceable music. This album definitely worth getting, especially if you can snag it under $10.