World Reggae

Putumayo Presents | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 24, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Putumayo World Music
• ASIN: B0001886IE
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,241 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Pas de Problèmes

2. Om Numah Shivaya

3. Notre Devoir

4. African Unity

5. Riberonzinha

6. Ya Laymi

7. Maguinha Do Sá Viana

8. Agua

9. Babylone Buildings

10. Lalogo

11. Rawagu

12. O Si Keka

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Reggae's crooning melodies, masculine bass lines, syncopated rhythms, and sensual spirituality makes it one of the most easily recognized, well-traveled styles in the African Diaspora. It has come a long way from its beginnings in Jamaica and the heyday of Bob Marley, but despite assorted depredations and ill-conceived interpolations, reggae still symbolizes an incongruous blend of fun, sex, good times, and social consciousness. It is always an education to hear what musicians from different cultures have made of this most malleable yet indelible of grooves. The most interesting permutations tend to be those that avoid mere imitation by incorporating strong local flavors. Thus, Apache Indian's Bhangra-laced version, with its breathy Bollywood-ish female choir and haunting woodwinds, Gnawa Diffusion's filigreed Arabic vocals, and Maria de Barrio's Cape Verdean morna-reggae make the strongest impressions. But other practitioners have chosen to recreate the good old days, and this Nigeria's Majek Fashek has certainly accomplished. --Christina Roden

Product Description

VARIOS INTERPRETES WORLD REGGAE

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars New world reggae discovery, December 16, 2004

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muddy "muddy" (los angeles) - See all my reviews

This review is from: World Reggae (Audio CD)

This Cd accomplished so much for me. It opened my world of reggae, with Maria de Barros, track #5 and a sweet flavor of brazilian reggae. Chris Combette, track#9 with some very rootsey reggae in french. Alpha Blondy on track#10 will rock any dance party. I could not wait to get my hands on more Alpha Blondy. I'm still looking for the other's solo projects. Everyday, I find something else that I like on this cd.

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost Excellent, December 15, 2004

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Peacenik (Left Coast, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: World Reggae (Audio CD)

First, let me begin by saying this is a thoroughly enjoyable set, the songs overall are first rate. I've listened to it dozens of times in my store and never tire of it. The Amazon editorial review pretty much has it right on, but it didn't mention the solid cuts from Alphy Blondy (#10) and Kiassa (#12). I'm very much looking forward to hearing more of Kiassa - her voice is strong the hypnotic song makes a nice end to a groovy disc.

BUT, I can't give it five stars because it totally neglects Spanish Speaking Latin America. Nothing from Los Cafres? Gondwana? Los Pericos?? Los Fabulosos Cadillacs? HUH? Not just an overisght, but nearly criminal...

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great CD, March 13, 2006

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Sweet Jayne (Newburyport MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: World Reggae (Audio CD)

I love reggae, but have purchased my share of lame CD's. I hit the jackpot with this one ... the more I listen to it, the more I enjoy it. Great dinner music or background music for a party. I also bought Euro Lounge and like that one as well.