A Mediterranean Odyssey: Athens To Andalucia
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Free Music Review: Another gem from Putumayo
Hit: 5 Stars
"A Mediterranean Odyssey" was the second Putumayo CD I bought - the first was "Africa" - and this one's another great compilation. Generally the grooves here are not the harder drum grooves featured on "Africa" - they are lighter, folkier grooves, but they're just as inviting, conjuring up visions and sounds of the Mediterranean - guitar, accordion and high-pitched ethnic percussion are prominently featured instruments throughout. Again, there is not a single bad track here - each song has its own unique charms. Tracks 5, 6, and 7, by Barrio Chino, Lo' Jo and Novalia respectively, are my favorites and form the groove centerpiece of the CD - these three are all really beautiful and imaginative musical outings. They are sandwiched in between two lovely quieter songs sung by Spain's Maria Salgado and Italy's Lucilla Galeazzi, both of whom possess stunning voices, particularly Galeazzi. Miguel Gil's opening track is irresistibly danceable, and the songs by Spain's Luis Delgado and Sardinia's Calic show an intriguing Arabic influence. The last three tracks, all by Greek artists, are also superb. You can't go wrong with this CD - it will transport you!Free Music Review: The title "A Meditarranean Odyssey" says it all!
Hit: 5 Stars
If the Meditarranean Sea or any of its countries ever captured your imagiantion: you will love this CD. It contains many selections of top musical artists in countries which border on the Mediterranean. The whole CD has creative, talented musicians and singers who stretch their art to limits of traditional sounds - much of it is modern but the roots of tradition, be it ancient instruments, rhythms, or snatches of melodies, are true to the country of origin. My favorite is Greek: this CD is the first on which I heard George Dalaras and Glykeria, platinum and gold sellers in Greece. I would not select Italian, French, or Spanish music on my own but on this CD I love it!!! The blend of sounds from one track to the next builds into a crescendo of eversecence that must be heard to be appreciated. Truly a masterpiece - Putamayo knows how to do it right! Erika Borsos (erikab93)Free Music Review: An odyssey around the Mediterranean
Hit: 5 Stars
I first listened to this CD in college--and I've been taken ever since.My particularly favorite tracks are the Greek ones.I've always had a soft spot for Greece.
Lo'Jo's song "Duende" (which is missing from recent imprints of this disk for some reason)introduced me to this talented French group.Thanks to this CD,I now have 4 Lo'Jo disks,one of which is a live album(!)
This Putumayo album shows its talent in introducing people to new artists.
Best tracks-
Anemos-they're compared to Enya in the liner notes.They have a wonderfully serene track.
Glykeria-A beautiful Greek love song.
Lo'Jo-A ratatouille of reggae,gypsy,chanson&North African music.They're fabulously hard to define.
Free Music Review: Wonderful
Hit: 5 Stars
Another superb fusion album from the Putumayo Series. The sound is very modern but not to pop-y or folkys. It a wonderful blend of old world craft with a updated twist that has not rendered any of the songs chosen as bland. I particularly liked the Greek and Italian music but if your expecting Nana Mouskouri to a techno beat think again.Free Music Review: Americans Need Geogrophy 101
Hit: 5 Stars
Portugal does not share a coast on the Mediterranean. Christ all mighty yankees, quit living up to your stereotype as being morons who are completely ignorant of basic geography.
Portugal is on the Atlantic Coast of the Iberian. It does not have a Mediterranean coastline.