Putumayo‘s recent release Brazilian Cafe is sweet and light–perfect music for a Sunday morning. The album starts quietly, lazing around in bed for the first few tracks. It gradually wakes up, and, by the end, the album has had a cup of coffee or two–leaving you bright and shiny and ready for the day. Standouts: […]
Latin music
Love Songs
In honor of Valentine’s Day, here are a few love songs from around the world. From Japan: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlZ-RcHyPVc] From Italy: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iExfShXs1PY] From Mexico: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlFOpw8tG7Y] From Turkey: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU_JNNexcjM]
In the Mood
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 […]