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Edition: Music CDCD Release Date: 1997-02-04
Music Label: Putumayo World Music
Soundtracks:
- Danca Ma Mi Criola - Tito Paris
- Me Ki Sa Oule - Kali
- Bomba Te Traigo Yo - Jose Gonzales Y Banda Criolla
- Falso Testemunho - Maria Alice
- Veinte Anos - Los Traditionales De Carlos Puebla
- Mbo Hahita Avao - D'Gary & Jihe
- Sonegaly - Tarika
- E Iti Taurua - Bobby & Angelo
- Olinda Road - Hapa
- Mix Up World - Quito Rymer
Free Music Notes for Islands
Free Music Review: Contemporary Island Music
Hit: 4 Stars
"Islands" is a compilation of contemporary music from tropical islands across the world. Artists from the Cape Verde Islands, Madagascar, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Martinique, Tortola, Hawaii and Tahiti are featured on this disc. The Cape Verdean blues singer, Maria Alice, is a real standout with her sad, haunting Falso Testemunho. Bobby & Angelo from Tahiti sing the beautiful, upbeat and distinctly Polynesian E Iti Taurua evoking memories of the cowboy melodies of the `50s. Hawaii's contribution is Hapa's Olinda Road, the disc's one instrumental selection. The selections from the Caribbean artists are all very good whether dance numbers or mournful love songs.
This very enjoyable album is both exotic and easy to listen to. It has introduced me to a number of talented artists whom I otherwise might have missed.
Islands Poster
Why is it that island cultures so often create the most magical, deeply individual sounds? Is it because they are usually miles away from corrupting outside influences? Perhaps it is due to the fact that they are forced to create music from their own inner resources. The powerful voices of Jamaican reggae, Cuban rumba, and Puerto Rican salsa have been joined on the world stage by Cape Verdean morna and Hawaiian slack-key guitar, and the hits just keep on coming. The tunes on this set are not terribly revealing about their place of origin, but plenty of likable grooves turn up, primarily dance-oriented party fodder. It's like a casual tourist's pi?a colada-fueled vacation fantasy: a very pretty and colorful interlude that doesn't have much to do with real life in either place. It's perfect for lazy summer days and nights, ethnic banquets, and tropical-themed celebrations. --Christina RodenInternational Music CDs
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