Putumayo Presents: Women of Africa

Putumayo Presents: Women of Africa Artist: Various Artists
Label: Putumayo World Music
Category: Music


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Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 790248022321
EAN: 0790248022321
ASIN: B0001DD0DU


Release Date: 2004-04-27

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Tracks:

  1. Le Tshephile Mang (South Africa) - Judith Sephuma
  2. Bahia (Benin) - Angelique Kidjo
  3. Mi Nada Um Ca Tem (Cape Verde) - Maria De Barros
  4. Mayihlome (South Africa) - Sibongile Khumalo
  5. Retany (Radio Edit) (Madagascar) - Tarika
  6. To Ndje (Cameroon) - Kaissa
  7. Mfan' Omncane (Zimbabwe/South Africa) - Dorothy Masuka
  8. Hima (Comoros) - Nawal
  9. Abiani (Ivory Coast) - Dobet Gnahore
  10. Raoui (Algeria) - Souad Massi
  11. Sina Mali, Sina Deni (Free) (Burundi) - Khadja Nin
  12. Vimba (South Africa) - Women Of Mambazo

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Really good.......2006-06-14

this cd is really good. It is almost astonishing what people can do with their voices and instruments.
mesmerizing...

5 out of 5 stars An Accessibly Exotic Treat.......2006-06-07

Another primo collection from the "Putumayo Presents" series, "Women of Africa" is a treasure. Unless you're tone deaf or otherwise severely Music Appreciation-Challenged, you're going to love this CD; and in fact, so will your kids and so will your parents. Even your co-workers! There's nothing not to like, and I mean that only in the best possible way, not in a bland "one-size-fits-all" way. There are a variety of sounds and styles, but they follow one another well; this assortment isn't all over the map in a jarring, staccato way. It's suitable for all occasions, from lightening up your commute, to the workplace itself, or as a social lubricant at picnics and parties and other gatherings. Go ahead; conduct an experiment by playing this CD (at a mid-level volume), and watch your formerly uptight friends and colleagues start to loosen up and enjoy themselves.

I'm describing the effect of the music more than the music itself, because that is a visceral experience which you must take part in yourself. But I've already done the weeding; I sample and screen music all the time in search of recordings such as this one, and it involves suffering through a lot of turkeys, believe me. But I've done the work for you, so you don't have to.

But for the record, I will mention that Dorothy Masuka's selection here sounds like the kind of smooth jazz vocal piece one might hear from a Nat Cole or Natalie Cole or Diana Krall ensemble. That's one example only; this collection features a whole potpourri of tuneful sounds and they're all delightful (hard as that might be to believe).

5 out of 5 stars makes me smile.......2005-10-25

I just got this CD recently and I've put it on every morning. The calm, purely happy, energy just makes me start the day on the right foot!

5 out of 5 stars My first Putumayo CD--a winner!.......2005-07-13

After seeing the Putumayo CD display in the health food store for several years, I finally decided once and for all to purchase one. After pressing about ten buttons to sample tracks from their large global selection, this is the one I chose. I PICKED THE RIGHT ONE!

I have only had it a few days now, but I have played it about a dozen times, often singing the chorus of "Le Tsephile Mang" to myself throught the day, the perfect opening track. Another highlight is Dorothy Masuka's jazzy "Mfan' Omncane," but all the songs recordings are excellent.

Representing a huge continent, the musical styles vary quite a bit, but I can't imagine someone who is already interested not enjoying the majority of selections. This CD is great whether you're cruising in a car, on a boat, or just chilling in your house or apartment. These women are groovy!

I am already looking forward to my next Putumayo album, but I still have many more times ti listen to this one!

5 out of 5 stars very nice!.......2004-08-04

One thing that stands out in this album is its diversity in music. I like ALL the vocals and the beats. This is music in its pure form.

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  5. Romantic Energy ~ Twelve Girls Band
  6. Whaa! ~ ZUCO 103
  7. Salsa Around the World ~ Various Artists
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