Set the mood for your Valentine with Putumayo‘s Jazz Around the World. Each track is mellow and sensuous, but the variety of languages and instruments makes each unique.
Chantal Chamberland performs a captivating French version of “Beyond the Sea (La Mer).” Kad’s “J’aime Mon Lit” is downright sexy–it’s just the right combination of breathy vocals and come-hither trumpet. “Quiereme Mucho” from Niuver is simply lovely, and Kora Jazz Trio’s “Chan-Chan” ranks as one of the most interesting and replayable tracks–it features the kora, a stringed instrument traditionally played by West African griots. In fact, several tracks (“Summertime at Bamako”, “Open the Door”) feature African musicians, paying homage to the roots of the jazz genre.
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