Putumayo World Music/Putumayo Kids is one of those companies who produces music that you just can’t go wrong with. We love exposing our family to the sounds of countries that they may never be able to visit. It would be nice to travel the world with them but unless we come into some cold, hard cash its not likely to happen. In this economy, we’re lucky to be able to drive an hour to go for a hike. Allow me to share with you what I think are the greatest new-ish releases from Putumayo. All of them can are available from Amazon
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Putumayo Presents: India
, with mesmerizing voices and gentle beats, is one of my favourites for several reasons. First of all, I married into an Indian family so it’s important to me that my 1/4 Indian kids are exposed to at least a little bit of the culture. The food and the music can’t be beat. This cd showcases India’s rich musical variety, from traditional and acoustic music to Bollywood and electronica.
Putumayo Presents: Acoustic Arabia
features the subtle, organic music of the Arabic world. Inspired by the region’s traditional music, it’s much more authentic, in my humble opinion, than the arabic pop & electronic commonly featured. A nice change from…everything we own!
Putumayo Presents: Acoustic France
brings the romance and charm of Paris and the French countryside right to us in the not-so-charming-right-now snow covered western Canada. From the press release: “This collection features contemporary chanson and acoustic pop by established stars and up-andcoming artists from today’s thriving French music scene. Inspired by the classic styles of an earlier generation, young artists are borrowing from old-school lyric-driven composition, folk and Gypsy jazz to create an appealing modern sound. The music captures the ambiance of strolling along the Seine or sipping wine in a Parisian café on a beautiful summer day. Included in the liner notes is a signature recipe from 3 star Michelin French chef Michel Troisgros of La Maison Troisgros. Sifflets De Sole À La Banane Et Citron Vert (Banana and Lime Sole) is well-paired with the flavorful melodies served on this collection.” That says it so much better than I could. Thoroughly enjoyable, thoroughly authentic – a great addition to your (hopefully growing) world music collection. Also cool? A portion of the proceeds from Acoustic France will be donated to La Chaîne de l’Espoir (The Chain of Hope), an organization that provides children from developing countries access to health care and quality education.
Putumayo Presents: African Reggae
is a great collection “featuring selections by outstanding African musicians who have built upon Jamaica’s “golden age of reggae” in the 1960s and 1970s by weaving together traditional and modern sounds into a vibrant musical fabric.” If ever there were an homage to Bob Marley’s powerful impact on African music, this would be it. Totally worth a listen or several. It’ll get you and the kids all up dancing!
Win it! We’re giving away all four of these CD’s to one lucky winner. To enter, leave a comment on this post before Friday, May 1 at noon mst.
CONTEST CLOSED & WINNER EMAILED
April 30th, 2009
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April 30th, 2009 at 12:43 am
My little one would love to add this to his music collection ~ he needs some variety!
April 30th, 2009 at 6:10 am
I would love to play these for the kids at my school!
April 30th, 2009 at 6:23 am
thanks for the giveaway
April 30th, 2009 at 7:27 am
this looks great
April 30th, 2009 at 7:52 am
I’d love to win!
April 30th, 2009 at 8:55 am
I’ve looked at these CDs before. Would love to have my daughter hear them
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April 30th, 2009 at 9:48 am
These sound amazing! I have listened to the Putamayo CD’s in stores and I keep putting them on my wish list. My birthday’s on May 10 so maybe I’ll get one (or win one) this year!
April 30th, 2009 at 10:28 am
Sounds good – sign me up please!
April 30th, 2009 at 10:45 am
These would be great and educational.
April 30th, 2009 at 10:47 am
I would love to win this music for my girls.thanks
April 30th, 2009 at 11:11 am
I love the Putumayo CD’s. They contain great music for the whole family. We really enjoy them all.
April 30th, 2009 at 11:14 am
Wow! All four CDs that would be great I have always been interested in the Putumayo CDs. Thanks for the giveaway.
April 30th, 2009 at 11:15 am
I am a subscriber.
April 30th, 2009 at 11:36 am
I would love this music for my kids!
April 30th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Putumayo World Music has some great CDs. I would love to add these to my kids’ CD collection.
April 30th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
cool
April 30th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
I would love to use more world music in my classroom. These look great!
April 30th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
I always like Putumayo collections.
April 30th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
What a neat giveaway.
April 30th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Hooray! I love putumayo albums. I keep wanting to buy their new Sesame Street one, winning would be terrific.
April 30th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Great prize, great music, make mea winner!
April 30th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
i feel like a winner today mverno@roadrunner.com
April 30th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Great, great prize! Hope I win!
April 30th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Putumayo collections are the best — thanks for the contest!
April 30th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
I would love to win these CDs. Please enter me.
April 30th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
I would love a chance to win. Thank you.
April 30th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
Horizon Expanders!
April 30th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
Putamayo is great, and this is an excellent prize. Thanks!
April 30th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
this sounds great
April 30th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
These are great CD’s! Would love to win!
mercsmercado at yahoo dot com
April 30th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
I heard all of these before after checking them out from a library.
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They are GOOD!!
I’d like to own them at my house
April 30th, 2009 at 7:11 pm
I’ve got a few Putumayo CDs and they are great!
April 30th, 2009 at 7:11 pm
Add me to this great contest please.
April 30th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
sign me up
April 30th, 2009 at 7:33 pm
No prob-uh-lum mon. Would love to have it.
April 30th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
These are terrific CDs!
April 30th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
would love it! woopwoop! gotta start them on the good music young!
April 30th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
What Great music to listen to together and have fun dancing around to the different beats.
April 30th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
Hi!
Great contest ~ I love the Putamayo cds. Would love to win!! Please enter me into the contest ~ thanks!
April 30th, 2009 at 9:00 pm
I strongly agree with you about introducing young children to different types/styles of music. If You wait, they may not listen, really listen to the different sounds. Please sign me up.
April 30th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
I’m a subscriber.
April 30th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
This looks sooo neat! My kids (and I!) would love them!
April 30th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
Oooh, us please! Might be a good supplement to our geography program!
April 30th, 2009 at 9:18 pm
I subscribe
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April 30th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
Just love Putumayo World Music! Discovered it through my daughter who used to play it for her first little girl who just loved the reggae beat of Bob Marley…she’d sit in her high chair, sway back and forth and kick her feet. Now that I have two little granddaughters, they have started a nice collection of Putumayo cds, and it’s always a little treat that I can buy for them. I’d love to win these for them to add to their collection. Thanks for the giveaway!
April 30th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Thanks for the giveaway…Putumayo has some great collections of World Music !!!
April 30th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
I love these…would love to win! Thanks
yzgirl4 at verizon dot net
April 30th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
My granddaughter would love this, please enter me.
April 30th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
Thanks for being sooooo generous! Our children would love hearing these CDs!
April 30th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
I own a few Putumayo CDs and they are my favorite. Thanks!
April 30th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
Thanks for the chance!
April 30th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
What a great contest. Wonderful music which everyone should listen to at least once. You will get hooked.
April 30th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
This sounds like a great collection–please enter me! Thank you for the contest!
April 30th, 2009 at 11:37 pm
Sounds good
May 1st, 2009 at 12:45 am
Thanks for the contest!
May 1st, 2009 at 1:31 am
I would love to win these for my granddaughter. They would be great for her to experience the different varities of music in the world.
May 1st, 2009 at 1:32 am
I enjoy these CDs. Should be good.
May 1st, 2009 at 2:55 am
I love world music. I think the beat is great for kids and the lovely French language is entertaining.
May 1st, 2009 at 4:39 am
Being a musician, I would love this CD collection
May 1st, 2009 at 5:29 am
I love their world music; it’s wonderful and such a great way to introduce new sounds to kids.
May 1st, 2009 at 5:49 am
whew! glad i didn’t miss this one. these are the only “kiddie” CDs my husband enjoys with all of us. oh please, oh please, oh please, oh please….
May 1st, 2009 at 6:02 am
Id love to give this to my sister for her classroom
May 1st, 2009 at 6:30 am
these are great I would love to win thanks
May 1st, 2009 at 6:31 am
Music is so wonderful for little ones! Enter my name please!
May 1st, 2009 at 6:31 am
What a great collection – I would love to add it to mine:-)
May 1st, 2009 at 7:06 am
This is a really nice prize. Please enter me.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:58 am
I would love that music for my granddaughter
May 1st, 2009 at 8:02 am
i’d love to win, thanks!
May 1st, 2009 at 8:15 am
What a wonderful giveaway. Thank you.
May 1st, 2009 at 8:15 am
Great music brings the world together. Thank you!
May 1st, 2009 at 8:34 am
what a wonderful selection of music!!
May 1st, 2009 at 8:39 am
Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!
May 1st, 2009 at 9:13 am
we have the brazillian cd and it’s a favorite… would love to get mroe!
May 1st, 2009 at 9:33 am
What an intriguing collection, a great idea! Thanks for the giveaway!
May 1st, 2009 at 9:37 am
I love world music. It’s so fun and unique. thanks.
May 1st, 2009 at 9:47 am
What an awesome giveaway. I love sharing music from different cultures with my little one. This would be perfect to add to our collection.
May 1st, 2009 at 9:47 am
I’m a subscriber.
May 1st, 2009 at 9:47 am
Your button is on my blog.
May 1st, 2009 at 9:51 am
I am a subscriber.
May 1st, 2009 at 9:53 am
Great set, thanks
May 1st, 2009 at 10:04 am
I love to hear different kinds of music. Thanks!
May 1st, 2009 at 10:06 am
I would enjoy these CDs myself.
May 1st, 2009 at 10:39 am
hope I entered in time, Huge putamayo fan, esp. the dreamland cds for kids
May 1st, 2009 at 11:33 am
son would dearly love this
May 1st, 2009 at 12:45 pm
i would love to win these for my little one. she loves music of any kind.
May 1st, 2009 at 2:23 pm
I love Putumayo – have the Cuban and Puerto Rican ones
May 1st, 2009 at 2:27 pm
I’d love to win these for my son. Thanks for the chance.
May 1st, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Count me in!
May 1st, 2009 at 3:44 pm
I subscribe.
May 1st, 2009 at 4:28 pm
Great selection of CDs. I’d love to win them!
May 1st, 2009 at 4:38 pm
I’d love to win these cds
May 1st, 2009 at 6:04 pm
way cool add me please!
May 1st, 2009 at 6:54 pm
I love “world” music and would love to play this for my grandchildren; get them up and dancing!
Thanks
May 1st, 2009 at 7:16 pm
This is a fun way to learn.
May 1st, 2009 at 9:09 pm
I haven’t heard of these before, but I’m really jonesing to try them out now!
May 1st, 2009 at 10:40 pm
I have many Putamayo CD’s from Latin America, it’s time to branch out!
May 1st, 2009 at 11:50 pm
I love Putumayo and have a boatload of the CDs.
May 3rd, 2009 at 4:15 am
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