Global Divas

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Talk about scope! The whole world and half its population fall under the graces of Global Divas. In fact, the only criteria for inclusion in this bargain-priced three-disc set are gender and quality. Women from more than 30 nations are represented in the 41 selections, which date back as far as 1926 (tragic Mexican ranchera thrush Lucha Reyes's "Caminito de Contreras). Imagine trying to sum up American songstresses with three selections (here you get Aretha Franklin, Patsy Cline and Marian Anderson-unassailable, but hardly all-inclusive). The modest price of Global Divas and its embracing mission make this a worthwhile collection. If it doesn't send you off on an exploration of the oeuvres of some of these singers, you're just not listening close enough. --Steven Stolder

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Average customer rating: Unbeatable Colores etnicos Una buena seleccion...!!!

Global Divas Various Artists Manufacturer: Rounder / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Folk | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music Rounder Records | Specialty Stores | Music R&B & Soul | Box Sets | Stores | Music Similar Items: Divine Divas: A World of Women's Voices ASIN: B0000003AA Release Date: 1995-10-17

Tracks:

1. Heiemo Og Nykkjen - Kristen Braten-Berg
2. Spirit Of The Winter Tree - Tiddas
3. Santa Barbara - Celina Gonzalez
4. Phini Neito - Vahina
5. Keodilan - Nasida Ria
6. Moussolou - Oumou Sangare
7. Allein - Marlene Deitrich
8. Derya U Mazir - Djur Djura
9. Sonho Meu - Gal Costa And Maria Bethania
10. Cielito Lindo - Lydia Mendoza
11. Ime Prezakis-Tsifte Telli - Rosa Eskenazi
12. Chaviou Elwara: El Barm (Theme) - Dimi Mint Abba
13. Ya Tayr - Fairuz
14. Go, Down Moses - Marian Anderson

Tracks:

1. Povo Que Lavas No Rio - Amalva Rodrigues
2. No Va Mi Nina - Carmen Linaves
3. Quimbora - Celia Cruz
4. Az Ti Postilam - Bisserov Sisters
5. Vie Nouvelle - Houria Aichi
6. Ju Ju Warrior - Calypso Rose
7. Walkin' After Midnight - Patsy Cline
8. Darlie Kea Lemang - Miriam Makeba And The Skylarks
9. Milord - Edith Piaf
10. Futari No Hitomi - Misora Hibari
11. Caminito De Contreras - Lucha Reyes
12. Anjara - Tarika Sammy
13. Erghen Diado - The Bulgarian State Radio And Television Female...
14. Ro Ro Keda - Zarsanga

Tracks:

1. La Copla Del Ordeno - Maria Olga Pineros
2. Do Right Woman, Do Right Man - Aretha Franklin
3. Listen Up Ladies - Gedella Marley-Booker
4. Agnas De Marco - Elis Regina
5. Gracias A La Vida - Mercedes Sosa
6. P.D.G. - Les Amazones De Guinea
7. Mahk Johi - Ulali
8. Repulj Madar, Repulj - Marta Sebestyen
9. El Hob Kolloh (Excerpt) - Oum Kalsoum
10. Radha Na Bole - Lata Mangeshkar
11. Amaqawe - Mahotella Queens
12. Anta Rabhi Ou Ras Mali - Cheikha Rimitti
13. Tonggeret - Idjah Hadidjah

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Talk about scope! The whole world and half its population fall under the graces of Global Divas. In fact, the only criteria for inclusion in this bargain-priced three-disc set are gender and quality. Women from more than 30 nations are represented in the 41 selections, which date back as far as 1926 (tragic Mexican ranchera thrush Lucha Reyes's "Caminito de Contreras). Imagine trying to sum up American songstresses with three selections (here you get Aretha Franklin, Patsy Cline and Marian Anderson-unassailable, but hardly all-inclusive). The modest price of Global Divas and its embracing mission make this a worthwhile collection. If it doesn't send you off on an exploration of the oeuvres of some of these singers, you're just not listening close enough. --Steven Stolder

Customer Reviews:

Unbeatable.......2000-10-04

I bought this collection a few years ago, being interested in female vocalists of the world. I fell in love with this 3-CD set immediately, and I actually went out and bought several more copies to give as gifts because it is truly that amazing. The diverse voices and musical styles represented are revelations! And despite the differences between music styles, the music fits together on each disc with such harmony. I was familiar with (and a fan of) some of the contributing artists before purchasing the set, so those artists' inclusion in this collection made me "trust" that this would be a superior collection overall. I was not disappointed. On the strength of the inclusion of Múzsikás, Kirsten Bråten-Berg, Värttinä, and Édith Piaf, I decided this was a must-have, and in listening to it, I discovered the amazing voices of many other artists. For example, Tiddas from Australia, Nasida Ria from Indonesia, Rósa Eskenázi from Greece, Fairuz, who is revered in her native Lebanon, Amália Rodrigues, the pre-eminent singer of Portuguese fado songs (Rodrigues passed away last year), and probably the most beautiful, haunting song on the collection by Ulali, comprised of three Native American women. Quite stunning.

This collection is so large and overwhelming that it is really hard to describe in words why you should invest your time and money. Simply put, if you have interest in women vocalists and world music, you would be wise to start here.

Colores etnicos.......2000-04-16

Supimos de este interesante trabajo de compilacion de voces femeninas de todo el mundo en noviembre de 1999, cuando hicimos una intersante gira de conciertos en Venezuela con la cantante bogotana Maria Olga Piñeros (Disco 3, track1, del album Global Divas) con motivo de la celebracion del V aniversario de la Fundacion ANDANDO AMERICA, organizacion sin fines de lucro que promueve la musica popular y folklorica de America Latina y del mundo entero. La seleccion del material es un verdadero acierto (no excento de omisiones) que sirve para realizar un verdadero y emocionante recorrido auditivo por musicas de diferentes paises y culturas. Celebramos que este tipo de material se encuentre entre las listas de productos ofrecidos por AMAZON.COM. Como vicepresidente de la FUNDACION ANDANDO AMERICA recomiendo altamente este excelente set de tres discos que se ofrecen con una delicada presentacion, un diseño cuidado y excelente gusto en la seleccion del material. Un colorido paseo por ritmos y sonoridades de diferentes puntos del planeta que sin duda va a satisfacer las espectativas de los màs exigentes.

Elkin J. Calle Fundacion Andando America Venezuela Abril, 2000

Una buena seleccion...!!!.......1999-05-19

Cuando escuche por primera vez este CD triple en casa de una amiga sencillamente me enamore de el y no descanse hasta conseguirlo. Aunque a mi parecer tiene algunas tragicas omisiones es una buena mezcla de ritmos y voces que cubren casi completamente el espectro de sueños y deseos. Que mejor instrumento para el corazon que la voz y que mejor voz que la de una mujer para hacerlo. Saludos Horacio.

Average customer rating: ANOTHER STELLAR VOYAGE

Divine Divas: A World of Women's Voices Various Artists Manufacturer: Rounder / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Urban Folk | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Traditional | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Alternative Folk | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Brazilian Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Rounder Records | Specialty Stores | Music Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Bluegrass | Country | Box Sets | Stores | Music General | Pop | Box Sets | Stores | Music Similar Items: Global Divas Exotica: World Music Divas ASIN: B0000003AG Release Date: 1997-02-11

Tracks:

1. Inland - Claudia Gomez
2. La Sombra Negra - Toto La Momposina
3. The Rain Song - Sharon Burch
4. Women Of Africa - Tshala Muana
5. It Hurts To Say Goodbye - Francoise Hardy
6. Let Me Weep - Tish Hinojosa
7. Song of Hecate - Alessandra Belloni with I Guilarri di Piazza
8. Your Scarf Will Not Hold Your Hair - Zana Leskaj and Luljeta Ilia
9. Mai Kai No Kauai - Rose Moe
10. Emo Neuvoi - MeNaiset
11. Amazing Grace - Ani DiFranco
12. The Foggy Dew - Cathie O'Sullivan

Tracks:

1. Dte Amar - India
2. Laban Ko - Nahawa Doumbia
3. Samba Recipe - Joyce
4. Moon's Reflection In Lake - Najma
5. Maria Lando - Susana Baca
6. My Love - Malouma Mint Maideh
7. Wayala - Fadela & Sahrawi
8. Baby, Now That I've Found You - Alison Krauss & Union Station
9. Summer, Summer - Nn Niain
10. Skimming Turbans - Detty Kurnia
11. Lamara - M'BILIA BEL
12. Stepping Out Of Babylon - Marcia Griffiths
13. The Town - Marina

Tracks:

1. Sleep Beautiful Damsel - Judy Frankel
2. Come On In My Kitchen - Cassandra Wilson
3. Sekusile - Dark City Sisters
4. La Guyanaise - Sylviane Cedia
5. Mango Mangue - Merceditas Vald
6. Mal' de Amor - Sinha
7. The Prisoner's Song - a Molnwith Vasmalom
8. Mack the Knife - Dagmar Krause
9. Sudden Waves - June Tabor
10. Viento Pasajero - Emma Junaro
11. Navai - Sussan Deyhim
12. Souflan - Toto Bissainthe

Customer Reviews:

ANOTHER STELLAR VOYAGE.......2000-10-04

Unfortunately the information provided in the description of this THREE CD set is not complete, including the track listing, so it would be difficult to get an idea of whether or not you wanted to purchase this collection. Personally, I would advise you to do so if you are interested in women vocalists and world music. This collection (and its predecessor Global Divas) is a gorgeous, perfect marriage of women's voices from all over the world. Unlike many other collections which serve as a "volume two" to some other collection, this does not suffer as a sophomore effort. In fact, the world is so vast and full of creative artists such as those featured here that we could probably be treated to many more similar collections without tapping the same material or artist more than once.

This collection seems to collect efforts from lesser known women artists worldwide, providing a huge array of diversity. The result is three CDs of depth and a showcase for emerging talents. With both this collection and the Global Divas collection I was introduced to some extremely outstanding talents (with whom I might otherwise have been unacquainted), and this inspired me to seek out their individual albums. In some cases, that proved difficult, but from this collection I was able to purchase quite a few gems which have enhanced my entire music collection.

Among the gems here (although it is misleading to single anyone out because every single contribution to this collection is superb) are: French pop chanteuse Francoise Hardy with her unforgettable "Comment Te Dire Adieu?", Tex-Mex folk style singer Tish Hinojosa with the moving "Déjame Llorar", Italy's Alessandra Belloni with "Canto di Hecate", the very typically Balkan "Your Scarf Will Not Hold Your Hair" from Zana Leskaj and Luljeta Ilia (which is wonderful but will take some getting used to for those not familiar with Balkan music), the mystical and mysterious sounds of "Jheel Mai Chand" from Najma, the enchanting voice of American Alison Krauss (who is in fact well known in the U.S. but heretofore unknown by me, not being a country fan. But Alison transcends this label with this heartbreaking rendition of "Baby, Now That I've Found You"), and some other beautiful songs on the third CD from Judy Frankel, Saozinha from Cape Verde, Éva Molnár from Hungary, and Emma junaro from Bolivia. The real standout among all the CDs in this collection-- entirely unique-- is a singer called Marina with a song called "Illoqarfik". Marina is apparently the most popular singer in GREENLAND, and she lives and works in her native northern Greenland.

This is another crowning achievement, and I highly recommend this collection!

Average customer rating: A Treasure Simply Amazing Feel good international mix The title is very miss leading Uplifting. Colourful. Pulse-quickening. Supreme!

Exotica: World Music Divas Various Artists Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Celtic Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Spain | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Rock en Español | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1990-1999 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Divine Divas: A World of Women's Voices A Whole New Thing ASIN: B0000064YH Release Date: 1998-03-10

Tracks:

1. Amaria - Mammas
2. Miro Rom Hin Ternoro - Vera Bila & Kale
3. Miss Perfumado - Cesaria Evora
4. Cantigueiras - Carlos Nunez
5. O Boro Braindi Braindi - Aine Minogue
6. Caravan - Shai No Shai
7. Como Se - Julieta Venegas
8. Tu Me Camelas - Nina Pastori
9. Free (Sina Mali, Sina Deni) - Khadja Nin
10. My Ethiopian Boy - Ofra Haza

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This all-female collection opens with Mamma, a stunning group of six vocalists from all over the Mediterranean who collaborate with acoustic musicians to create a rich, pan-Afro-European sound. This one track makes the album worth having though all ten of the tracks are mostly excellent and many of the artists' recordings are unavailable in the US. Cesaria Evora, sings her classic "Miss Perfumado" and Ofra Haza is in full pop regalia on "My Ethiopian Boy." Smaller treasures include Xiradela, a Galician girls choir backed by the Carlos Nunez band, and a Latin tinged edition of Stevie Wonder's "Free" performed in Swahili by Khadja Nin, a husky singer from Burundi. Spanish Gypsy singer Nina Pastori is backed by Radio Tarifa. Rom singer Vera Kale does an over-the-top-pop gypsy song, Aine Minogue sings and plays a lush Celtic harp piece. Shai No Shai is Euro-African pop group. --Louis Gibson

Customer Reviews:

A Treasure.......2006-08-02

I checked this out from the library because of the Ofra Haza track. The first time I listened to it all the way through it was obvious there were many catchy beautiful songs here. With each listening, I like it more and more. Track 8 is the only song I don't get into; I don't understand all the criticism of the Ofra Haza track, I think it's amazing. #5 is luscious, #6 is as catchy as they come, the latin sounds/vocals on #1,3,7 are irrestible, #4 is what you hope for when you seek out world music, #9 is a powerhouse production, thank you Stevie Wonder, did I mention #10 is fantastic, yeah I think I did
By the way, the sample tracks above aren't working for me (wmp links)

Simply Amazing.......2001-05-27

This is a fabulous collection of voice from around the world, I can't get enough. Now I have to find individual CDs for all the different women who sing on this CD!!

Feel good international mix.......2000-03-25

This c.d. was a wonderful surprise. I am always on the lookout for international music of all types. Favorite artists include Wasis Diop and Cesaria Evora. Seeing her on this album, I decided to try it and see which other artists I may like. I found myself liking every track (except for one - tu me camelas, the vocals are a bit nasal.)I put on this cd when I'm doing chores around the house and it always gives me energy. I find myself bebopping through my work, imagining myself in a Moroccan belly dancing club, a celtic hillside or a Spanish village. My favorite songs are #5,6,9 and 10. If you like world music, other cd's to try are Cesaria Evora's Cafe Atlantico (an automatic vacation every time I put it on) and Wasis Diop.

The title is very miss leading.......1999-03-14

It should be divas and a bit more up bea

Uplifting. Colourful. Pulse-quickening. Supreme!.......1998-09-19

From Portugal to Ireland to the Middle East, this CD takes you around the world in 10 songs.

"Exotica--World Music Divas" reminds us that there's more to this planet than what's within the little shell of our hometowns. At the same time, it brings a reminder that we are the same everywhere---we laugh, we cry, we love...we feel passion.

Forget the language barriers! The soul of each song comes through loud & clear. The best example would be from song #8---"Tu Me Camelas" by Nina Pastori. A song of love between two cousins. You can just FEEL the TENSION & DESIRE as you hear Nina's lilting & determined voice!

Although the selections do not do justice to the artists (for example, I've heard better from Ofra Haza), this is a superb sampling of introductory songs for the beginner fan of "world music."

The first song, "Amaria" by Mammas, seems to set the tone for the rest of the CD. The ending phrase in the liner notes for this song could very well have been the description for the entire compilation:

"...explore the common culture of Mediterranean women, 'daughters of the south you meet in every marketplace."

--Brie Gainer

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Global Divas - Voices From Women of the World (3 Cd Set) Kristen Braten-Berg , Celina Gonzalez , Varttina , Nasida Ria , Oumou Sangare , Marlene Dietrich , Gal Costa and Maria Bethania , Lydia Mendoza , Rosa Eskenazi , and Marian Anderson Manufacturer: Rounder ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Rounder Records | Specialty Stores | Music ASIN: B000E1AWF8

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3 Cd SET // Global Divas - Voices From Women Of the World// DISC 1: 1. Heiemo Og Nykkjen - Kristen Braten-Berg 2. Spirit Of The Winter Tree - Tiddas 3. Santa Barbara - Celina Gonzalez 4. Pihi Neito - Varttina 5. Keadilan - Nasida Ria 6. Moussolou - Oumou Sangare 7. Allein - Marlene Dietrich 8. Derya U Mazir - Djur Djura 9. Sonho Meu - Gal Costa/Maria Bethania 10. Cielito Lindo - Lydia Mendoza 11. Ime Prezakias Tsifte Telli - Rosa Eskenazi 12. Chaviou Elwara: El Barm (Theme) - Dimi Mint Abba 13. Ya Tayr - Fairuz 14. Go Down, Moses - Marian Anderson DISC 2: 1. Povo Que Lavas No Rio - Amalia Rodrigues 2. No Va Mi Nina - Carmen Linares 3. Quimbara - Celia Cruz 4. Az Ti Postilam - Bisserov Sisters 5. Vie Nouvelle - Houria Aichi 6. Ju Ju Warrior - Calypso Rose 7. Walkin' After Midnight - Patsy Cline 8. Darlie Kea Lemang - Miriam Makeba/Skylarks 9. Milord - Edith Piaf 10. Futari No Hitomi - Misora Hibari 11. Caminto De Contreras - Lucha Reyes 12. Anjara - Tarika Sammy :: Fate - Tarika Sammy 13. Erghen Diado (Song Of Schopsko) - The Bulgarian State Radio & Television Female Vocal Choir 14. Ro Ro Keda - Zarsanga DISC 3: 1. La Copla De Ordeno - Maria Olga Pineros 2. Do Right Woman, Do Right Man - Aretha Franklin 3. Listen Up, Ladies - Cedella Marley-Booker 4. Aguas De Marco - Elis Regina 5. Gracias A La Vida - Mercedes Sosa 6. P.D.G. - Les Amazones De Guinee 7. Mahk Jchi - Ulali :: Heartbeat Drum Song - Ulali 8. Repulj Madar, Repulj - Marta Sebestyen :: Fly Bird, Fly - Marta Sebestyen 9. El Hob Kolloh - Oum Kalsoum (excerpt) :: All Of My Love - Oum Kalsoum (excerpt) 10. Radha Na Bole - Lata Mangeshkar 11. Amaqawe - Mahotella Queens 12. Anta Rabhi Ou Ras Mali - Cheikha Rimitti 13. Tonggeret - Idjah Hadidjah

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