Putumayo Presents the Best of World, Vol. 1: World Vocal

1. Ojalá Que Llueva Café

2. Fio Maravilha - Jorge Ben

3. Magumede - The Bhundu Boys

4. Pata Pata - Miriam Makeba

5. Chanson de Mardi Gras

6. Soy Loco Por Ti, América - Gilberto Gil

7. So Long - Majek Fashek

8. Walima 'Mbele - Johnny Clegg

9. Mbola Tsara - Rossy

10. Let off Supm - Gregory Isaacs

11. Munumuno - Samite of Uganda

12. Never Find a Lover Like Me - Jolly Boys

13. Américas - Strunz & Farah

14. Semi Jeje - Craig Kotajaru

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Average customer rating: Maybe not THE world's best music, but still great listening. Putmayo's early ambitions

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Tracks:

1. Ojala Que Llueva Cafe - Juan Luis Guerra Y 440
2. Fio Maravilha - Jorge Ben
3. Magumede - The Bhundu Boys
4. Pata Pata - Miriam Makeba
5. Chanson De Mardi Gras - File
6. Soy Loco Por Ti America - Gilberto Gil
7. So Long - Majek Fashek
8. Walima 'Mbele - Johnny Clegg And Juluka
9. Mbola Tsara - Rossy
10. Let Off Supm - Gregory Isaacs
11. Munomuno - Samite Of Uganda
12. Never Find A Lover Like Me - The Jolly Boys
13. Americas - Strunz And Farah
14. Semi Jeje - Kotoja

Customer Reviews:

Maybe not THE world's best music, but still great listening........2007-07-06

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.

Putmayo's early ambitions.......2007-03-31

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.

Average customer rating:

Putumayo Presents the Best of World, Vol. 1: World Vocal Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Flamenco | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Best of Folk Music: Contemporary Folk One World New World Party Putumayo Presents the Best of World, Vol. 2: Instrumental A World Instrumental Collection ASIN: B000008MGF Release Date: 1993-04-20

Tracks:

1. Ojalue Llueva Caf
2. Fio Maravilha - Jorge Ben
3. Magumede - The Bhundu Boys
4. Pata Pata - Miriam Makeba
5. Chanson de Mardi Gras - Fil
6. Soy Loco Por Ti, Amca - Gilberto Gil
7. So Long - Majek Fashek
8. Walima 'Mbele - Johnny Clegg
9. Mbola Tsara - Rossy
10. Let off Supm - Gregory Isaacs
11. Munumuno - Samite, Samite of Uganda
12. Never Find a Lover Like Me - Jolly Boys
13. Amcas - Strunz & Farah
14. Semi Jeje - Craig Kotajaru

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