VA - Putumayo World Music: 10th Anniversary Collection 1993-2003 (2 CDs) (2003)
Release: 2003 | EAC Rip | Format: FLAC (Track) +.Cue +Log +Covers | Size: 794 MB
Genre: World Music | Label: Putumayo World Music

Putumayo began introducing mainstream America to the pleasures of world music in 1993. The label grew out of a women's clothing chain where employees were encouraged to vet tracks for in-store play. But the fledgling imprint, with its trademark children's book-like packaging and populist attitude, was soon able to stand on its own. Initially best known for genre compilations, of which they still put out several a year, the company has since launched a Putumayo Kids division and released several single-artist albums. Putumayo also produces a syndicated radio show and supports various charitable and not-for-profit activities. In one decade, the little-indie-that-could has racked up sales of more than 10 million units--a major achievement for any independent label. So, Putumayo is celebrating with a juicy 2-CD retrospective, complete with enhanced features and liner notes in four languages. This is a numbered, limited-edition release. Aside from being eminently collectible, it would make a thoughtful and welcome gift.

Tracklist:

CD 1:
01. Mix Up World - Quito Rymer
02. La Vem a Baina - Jussara Silveira
03. Val' Carretero - Chico Alvarez
04. Inexile - Capercaille
05. Me Ki Sa Oule - Kali
06. Quem I Muito Querido a Mim - Geraldo Azevedo
07. Ha Mulheres - Rita Ribeiro
08. Dimdanana - Jasmon
09. Wassiye - Koiti, Habib & Bamada
10. Just Keep Goin' On - Bibb, Eric & Needed Time
11. Ndakuvara - Mtukudzi, Oliver & The Black Spirits
12. People Get Ready - Phoebe Snow

CD 2:
01. Sawali - Kotoja
02. Casale - Touri Kunda
03. Salco de Beleza - Zeca Baleiro
04. Mi Se La - Ralph Thamar
05. Batonga - Angilique Kidjo
06. Chan Chan - Conjunto Massalia
07. Moi et Toi - Ali Slimani
08. Makote - Madeka
09. Go Fa - Keith Frank & the Soileau Zydeco Band
10. Mama Africa - Chico Cisar
11. Drangkinbala - Blekbala Mujik
12. Mambo Yo Yo - Ricardo Lemvo

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