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I am really excited to release our first contemporary singer-songwriter collection since 1994. It includes some of my favorite recording artists from the US, Canada, South Africa and Australia and combines the best elements of Putumayo’s successful Acoustic and Café series, which has been sold in most Whole Foods Market stores.
On Acoustic Café, Putumayo features rising young stars and new discoveries. In keeping with our global approach, the artists hail from around the globe. American singers such as Trevor Hall, Justin Townes Earle, Sarah Jarosz, are represented, while Harry Manx (Canada), Gregory Alan Isakov (South Africa) and The Waifs (Australia) are featured as well.
These innovative artists offer a variety of vocal highlights, from the bluesy folk stylings of Brown Bird (“Danger and Dread” — check out this video) to Trevor Hall’s contemporary “The World Keeps Turnin’.” Harry Manx’s cover of Van Morrison’s Crazy Love” and Sarah Jarosz’s rendition of Bob Dylan’s “Ring Them Bells” demonstrate the power of contemporary artists to re-interpret beloved classics in their own styles.
Justin Townes Earle showcases his distinctive dark and raspy vocals with an Americana edge on “One More Night in Brooklyn,” while The Sweet Remains offer beautiful harmonies on “Dance With Me.” Gregory Alan Isakov brings a modern folk sound to “The Stable Song” while Lucy Kaplansky hews to a more traditional folk sensibility on “Manhattan Moon. “ Fences tells a tale of lost love on “From Russia With….” and Jon and Roy offer the uplifting “Any Day Now.” The Waifs from Australia round out the collection with their upbeat energy on “Love Serenade.”
Acoustic Café is available at most Whole Foods Market stores. Do you have a favorite singer-songwriter? Let us know who they are in the comments below for a chance to win an 8-CD set from Putumayo’s Café and Acoustic series. Comment by October 18th for a chance to win. We’ll choose one comment at random to receive the CDs.
I am really excited to release our first contemporary singer-songwriter collection since 1994. It includes some of my favorite recording artists from the US, Canada, South Africa and Australia and combines the best elements of Putumayo’s successful Acoustic and Café series, which has been sold in most Whole Foods Market stores.
On Acoustic Café, Putumayo features rising young stars and new discoveries. In keeping with our global approach, the artists hail from around the globe. American singers such as Trevor Hall, Justin Townes Earle, Sarah Jarosz, are represented, while Harry Manx (Canada), Gregory Alan Isakov (South Africa) and The Waifs (Australia) are featured as well.
These innovative artists offer a variety of vocal highlights, from the bluesy folk stylings of Brown Bird (“Danger and Dread” — check out this video) to Trevor Hall’s contemporary “The World Keeps Turnin’.” Harry Manx’s cover of Van Morrison’s Crazy Love” and Sarah Jarosz’s rendition of Bob Dylan’s “Ring Them Bells” demonstrate the power of contemporary artists to re-interpret beloved classics in their own styles.
Justin Townes Earle showcases his distinctive dark and raspy vocals with an Americana edge on “One More Night in Brooklyn,” while The Sweet Remains offer beautiful harmonies on “Dance With Me.” Gregory Alan Isakov brings a modern folk sound to “The Stable Song” while Lucy Kaplansky hews to a more traditional folk sensibility on “Manhattan Moon. “ Fences tells a tale of lost love on “From Russia With….” and Jon and Roy offer the uplifting “Any Day Now.” The Waifs from Australia round out the collection with their upbeat energy on “Love Serenade.”
Acoustic Café is available at most Whole Foods Market stores. Do you have a favorite singer-songwriter? Let us know who they are in the comments below for a chance to win an 8-CD set from Putumayo’s Café and Acoustic series. Comment by October 18th for a chance to win. We’ll choose one comment at random to receive the CDs.
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I love all kinds of music.From the Allman Brothers,Billy Joel,
Jack Johnson,Stevie Ray Vaughn,Hound Dog Taylor and Nora Jones..just to name of a few...
10/12/2011 7:03:54 PM CDT
Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt, and really a lot on the Putymayo cd's (Arabic Groove, Turkish Groove, Israel, A Jewish Odysee, African Party, African Beat...)
10/12/2011 7:04:28 PM CDT
Oh, thank you, Putumayo, for introducing us to such wonderful artists worldwide, and exposing us to such a glorious variety of musicians and composers. You have brought a great deal of joy and enlightenment to many, many listeners! How could anyone pick a favorite? Joni Mitchell, John Lennon, ??????????
10/12/2011 7:04:28 PM CDT
Sweet Remains is good love it!
10/12/2011 7:05:28 PM CDT
Anything from Sirius XM spa station 68 is usually great esp.
Sayama. gongs, crystal bowls,windchimes. waterfalls & sounds of nature.
10/12/2011 7:06:31 PM CDT
I love Justine Suissa with or without music--her voice moves me to tears sometimes. Acoustic music is so soulful.
10/12/2011 7:06:57 PM CDT
So much great music out there that it is tough to pick a favorite. I really love Zac Brown.
10/12/2011 7:08:05 PM CDT
I like Tina Malia!
10/12/2011 7:08:13 PM CDT
I love these collections
10/12/2011 7:10:02 PM CDT
There's too many amazing artists to pick a favorite, so many to discover every day, and Putumayo always brings fantastic beats to my world!
10/12/2011 7:11:12 PM CDT
I like Blues Traveler a lot. My son LOVES the Putumayo CD's and loves the listening stations at my local Whole Foods!
10/12/2011 7:11:14 PM CDT
I love Putumayo's collections! My 3 and 1/2 year old daughter does too! We love Dar Williams, the Indigo Girls, and Dave Matthews!
10/12/2011 7:11:32 PM CDT
Emily Saliers, Atlanta-Decatur, GA!
10/12/2011 7:12:15 PM CDT
Juan Luis Guerra!
10/12/2011 7:13:32 PM CDT
My favorite singer-songwriter right now is Adele. I also have to give props to my friend Melissa Simonson, a local artist who is releasing her first CD. :)
10/12/2011 7:14:26 PM CDT
My go to woman right now is Deva Premal. Love, love, love her for a home yoga practice.
10/12/2011 7:14:31 PM CDT
Antonio Carlos Jobim
10/12/2011 7:15:19 PM CDT
What a great opportunity to listen to the rest of the world. And the artwork is just as wonderful.
10/12/2011 7:15:22 PM CDT
I love Putumayo's albums -- cool and current.
10/12/2011 7:16:02 PM CDT
For me, Paul McCartney is the most amazing, beautiful, prolific singer and song writer. Just recently, he composed classical ballet music, and old standards from his Beatles days like Yesterday, Eleanor Rigby, and Blackbird continue to resonate in my heart and soul.
10/12/2011 7:16:14 PM CDT
Justin Earle is amazing, and an incredible live performer. I also recently discovered Ari Hest. Amos Lee is extraordinary, maybe my current favorite. Unbelievable live!
10/12/2011 7:16:23 PM CDT
The lead singer for Five for Fighting, John Ondrasik
10/12/2011 7:16:50 PM CDT
Love this collection
10/12/2011 7:16:55 PM CDT
Iron and Wine is my hands down favorite!
10/12/2011 7:17:01 PM CDT
Interesting.
10/12/2011 7:18:54 PM CDT