CD-Charts Position 141
Average Rating:

.

Zu & Co.

CD-Charts > Music > World Music Bestsellers
by: Zucchero

Release Date May 10, 2004

Living in Oman,working in Abu Dhabi & Dubai/ U.A. Emirates, travelling all over the Gulf region and the Middle East I like to discuss with my Arabian friends and customers about traditional-classic and modern popmusic of both cultures - the Western (European & North American) and the Oriental culture.

We enjoy to listen to the best and world famous opera singers and the most popular modern popmusic singers. My friends in Arabia like ZUCCHERO`s music - they love Italo popmusic!


.......ZUCCHERO - a portrait:

His pseudonym "Zucchero", meaning 'sugar', has been his nickname from a very young age, and was given to him by an elementary school teacher who said he was as sweet as sugar, ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 142
Average Rating:

.

The Best of Natacha Atlas

CD-Charts > Music > World Music Bestsellers
by: Natacha Atlas

Release Date May 23, 2005
This is a good collection of music by Natacha Atlas-she is extremely talented and this album reflects that. The covers are excellent, as Natachas does not merely rehash the same sounds but really makes the song her own, in her own style. As for her own songs, they are beautiful and sensual, combining more traditional beats with modern ones. This album is never dull-the livelier tracks tend to be very eclectic, drawing influences from sounds from all over the world. The slower ones are sensual but still retain power and strength-there is nothing half-hearted on this album.

Though deeply rooted in Arabic culture, Natacha's music is by no means confined to this genre, and as a result she is a very accessible artist. This greatest hits ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 143
Average Rating:

.

Tropicalia: A Brasilian Revolution In Sound

CD-Charts > Music > World Music Bestsellers
by: Various Artists

Release Date February 13, 2006
The Tropicalia Movement, was said 'not' to have truly influenced any cultural music outside of Brazil to any real degree. I disagree with this statement, although the impressions made are not overt.

As the other good reviewers here have duly noted, Tropicalia's crowning glory was to utilise different forms of music from many other cultures, creating an entire new sound and genre that was unique to itself and to the artists within the entire movement.

The result is a timeless audio landscape, where real progress was made within the music and social scene, and this album sums up the mood, energy, essence and spirit of those pioneers with grace. Subjective of course, but a must-have album if you're passionate about life and music.

CD-Charts Position 144
Average Rating:

.

Sing Along With Putumayo

CD-Charts > Music > World Music Bestsellers
by: Various Artists

Release Date January 19, 2004
Bought this CD on Amazon after seeing it at a friend's house. My son has loved it from the age of 8 months. He bounces along to the music whenever I switch it on - bopping and clapping. Personal favourites are Bananaphone, Bushel & a Peck and Bling-Blang. They're all so upbeat and happy. Some of the jazzy tunes are perhaps a bit obscure for little people, but the words are easy to hear and great to sing along to.

A really worthwhile purchase.

CD-Charts Position 145
Average Rating:

.

Greece - Music for a Greek Wedding

CD-Charts > Music > World Music Bestsellers
by: Various Artists

Release Date November 25, 2002
Bought this as iam getting married in July, and my partner is half greek so her reletives are going to be there.After playing it to her mother we knew this would be the right choice for the music.Traditional and upbeat...bound to get even non-greeks moving !!

CD-Charts Position 146
Average Rating:

.

Devotional Songs

CD-Charts > Music > World Music Bestsellers
by: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Release Date October 26, 1992

If you would like to truly experience the transcendent power of rythm, harmony and the human voice, and to explore some of the deeper recesses of the human spirit at the same time, then you really MUST listen to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and his group.

I first experienced Nusrat some 10 years or so ago on Channel 4 while late-night channel surfing. In an instant I was rooted to my chair, my remote-control hand frozen in mid-air. NEVER had I heard anything so utterly and literally entrancing. Indeed, without understanding a word of what was being sung, I involuntarily found myself on my feet, eyes closed, arms up, swaying and shuffling to the music. It was only when I fell over the coffee table that I came to my senses enough to scribble 'Nusrat Fateh ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 147
Average Rating:

.

Ska & Reggae Collection

CD-Charts > Music > World Music Bestsellers
by: Suzi Solidor

Release Date July 08, 2002
Its not clear on listing but this isn't original artists.
Its like the terrible Top of the Pops albums from the 70s and 80s with terrible imitations.

Avoid at all costs if your a real Ska fan.

CD-Charts Position 148
Average Rating:

.

Live in Manchester and Dublin

CD-Charts > Music > World Music Bestsellers
by: Rodrigo Y Gabriela

Release Date September 27, 2004
Absolutely fantastic. I heard them for the first time on a first date a few weeks ago and thought them brilliant - I only hope that I'll be able to play just as well once I've gotten to grips with my guitar! Once again, fantastic!

CD-Charts Position 149
Average Rating:

.

The Very Best of Latin Jazz

CD-Charts > Music > World Music Bestsellers
by: Various Artists

Release Date June 25, 2007
Best compilation i've bought in a while.Ive been learning salsa for 8 months now and needed some music to practice to.Almost all of the songs got me wanting to dance like crazy, and those that didnt, were meant for relaxation time

CD-Charts Position 150
Average Rating:

.

Mr. Bongo's Brazilian Beats - 8CD Boxset

CD-Charts > Music > World Music Bestsellers
by: Various Artists

Release Date November 12, 2007
From spaced-out percussion jams and old-school piano sambas to bossa-flavoured house and heated baile funk, this eight-volume odyssey through Brazil's many styles offers a master class in the country's dance culture.
The sultry growl of Seu jorge and the basso profundo of the veteran Trio Mocoto are among the featured voices, but this is a series that belongs to the dancefloor rather than to individual stars. And while many classic series offer overview compilations, this gives you the WHOLE of Mr. Bongo's Brazilian Beats for little more than the price of a single album. [Mark Hudson]