Putumayo Presents: Euro Groove

Various Artists (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 19, 2008)
• Original Release Date: February 19, 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Putumayo World Music
• ASIN: B000YHSR3G
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #14,466 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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About the Artist
Putumayo World Music was established in 1993 to introduce people to the music of the world's cultures. The label grew out of Putumayo clothing company, founded by Dan Storper in 1975 and sold in 1997. Co-founder Michael Kraus joined Dan to launch Putumayo World Music and establish a non-traditional sales division. Putumayo World Music has become known primarily for its upbeat and melodic compilations of great international music characterized by the company's motto: "guaranteed to make you feel good!" Putumayo's CD covers feature the distinctive art of Nicola Heindl, whose colorful, folkloric style represents one of Putumayo's goals: to connect the traditional to the contemporary. By combining appealing music and visuals with creative retail marketing, Putumayo has developed a unique brand identity - a rarity in today's artist-based music industry.

Product Description
Euro Groove is a collection of cool, contemporary grooves from the European continent's leading musicians, producers and DJs. Some of the artists on Euro Groove will be familiar to international audiences. England's Chumbawamba rose to unlikely stardom in 1997 with their single "Tubthumping," but have gone on to play music ranging from pop-influenced dance and world music to acoustic folk. The band is generally influenced by anarchist political stances and irreverent attitude to authority, as evident on "Jacob's Ladder (Not in My Name)," initially released as a limited edition anti-war single in 2003. Germany's !DelaDap and 2raumwohnung are welcomed back to the Groove series as they make their second appearances on a Putumayo release. !DelaDap, which means "to dance" or simply "to groove" in the Roma language of their heritage, contributes the gypsy-esque "Le Shin," while 2raumwohnung, whose name translates to "2 Room Apartment," contributes the driving groove "Mädchen Mit Plan." France's love of R&B is displayed with the inclusion of Martial's "Cette Fille" and Mouss et Hakim's "Mina". Toufic Farroukh, a Lebanese musician and long-time French resident, is a leader in French and world music fusion as evidenced on "Destins et Désirs."

Other featured artists include Germany's Jazzamor, Spain's Guateque All Stars featuring Shiva, and Italy's Mystic Diversions and Fiamma Fumana, who appropriately "Check In" to round out this collection.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Continental Funplex, April 16, 2008

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

Putumayo's "Euro Groove" is a refreshing, accessible introduction to Continental club hits. It's perfect background music for a glass of wine, coq au vin, and a night with one's honey. The songs are enchanting, a sonic journey through European's cosmopolitan diversity.

The opening track, Toufic Farroukh feat. Jeanne Added, "Destins et Desirs" blends French chanson with Arabic grooves. It's like being in a hip Algerian night club in Paris. Jazzamor's "Nuit Magique" is true to its title;it's German smooth jazz (and yes,it does exist) Fiamma Fumana's "Check in" pokes fun at their constant life of touring. !DelaDap's "Le Shin" is groovy Nu-Roma (gypsy) music. Unfortunately, !DelaDap doesn't have the fame&exposure of Balkan Beat Box, Taraf de Haidouks, and Gogol Bordello. Martial's "Cette Fille" is glorious Celtic/French rap. It gives a beat to Celtic music... and it's not Michael Flatley! "Superwhirly" and "Madchen Mit Plan" are fit for the dancefloor. "Jacob's Ladder" is a powerful anti-war ballad that grooves with a Celtic beat. Mystic Diversions' "E Pa Pa" is sensuous and mystical. The closing song, Mouss et Hakim's "Mina",is a powerful Arabic/French groove about women and religious fundamentalist oppression. These songs have messages (most are love songs),without being dreadfully heavy-handed.

"Euro Groove" shows off the latest cool grooves on the Continent, and artists worth exploring. Pour a glass of Italian Barbera, make some Spanish tapas and French crepes, and give "Euro Groove" a spin!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FOR THOSE WHO ARE ABOUT TO GROOVE!, March 22, 2008

By	peter christian (los angeles) - See all my reviews

AS THE SAYING GOES - GOOD THINGS ARE WORTH WAITING FOR.

PUTUMAYO'S NEWEST COMPILATION "EURO GROOVE" HAS BEEN
WELL WORTH THE WAIT - OF THEIR MANY PREVIOUS WORLD
MUSIC RELEASES THIS IS BY FAR THEIR BEST.

NOT A BAD CUT OUT OF THE TEN TRACKS OFFERED - MODERN,
REFRESHING AND DEFINITELY A CD THAT WILL REMAIN ON
YOUR PLAY LIST FOR A LONG TIME.

THANKFULLY THIS IS NOT A DANCE FUSION GROOVE NOR IS IT
TAINTED WITH SOME EURO BANDS RENDITION OF STATESIDE
HIP,TRIP OR FLIP HOP

BEST TRACKS - LEBANESE TOUFIC FAROUKH'S "DESTINS ET DESIRS'
CZECH !DELADAP'S "LE SHIN"-GERMANY'S 2RAUMWOHNUNG'S
"MADCHEN MIT PLAN" - ITALYS MYSTIC DIVERSIONS "E PA PA" -
AND FRANCES MOUS ET HAKIM'S " MINA".

POSSIBLY IS ONE OF THE BEST RELEASES OF 2008 SO FAR.

THIS IS NOT A BUDDHA BAR/HOTEL COSTE CLONE,IT'S BETTER
AND FOR THOSE WHO ARE ABOUT TO GROOVE WE SALUTE YOU
PUTUMAYO.

MY ONLY COMPLAINT - ENOUGH ALLREADY WITH THE NAIVE
SLEEVE ART WORK - A CD LIKE THIS DESERVES BETTER.

BUY IT OR FLY IT ?? - BUY IT TODAY - FIVE BIG STARS - PC LA.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars european groove, April 30, 2008

By	S. Korucu "simon" (Mersin, Turkey) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

not as good as "A New Groove" .Though good as an easy listening cd.Opening song Destins et Desirs, Nuit Magique,Check in,Cette Fille, Jacob's Ladder,Mina are nice pieces.