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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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By far Joni Mitchell. Amazing lyrics. Has played/written pop, jazz, etc. "And I could drink a case of you.....and still be on my feet"
10/12/2011 7:34:17 PM CDT
If I'm only supposed to list a Putumayo artist, then Angelique Kidjo.
10/12/2011 7:35:07 PM CDT
I have a favorite for each mood. For whimsy check out Zoe Lewis
10/12/2011 7:36:23 PM CDT
Wow,there are so many fantastic artists! When I'm in nature, or driving through the magnificent Siskyous, I love to listen to something like Cusco. Their Inca Dance is great.
10/12/2011 7:36:32 PM CDT
Tommy Emmanuel is an Australian singer/songwriter who is an absolute genius with the acoustic guitar. When you listen to him play his guitar, it sounds like you're listening to someone who has four hands and he projects very inspiring energy. Listening to him will fill your heart and make you smile.
10/12/2011 7:37:22 PM CDT
Love music - all kinds, espcially 60's rock, soul & folk.
10/12/2011 7:38:26 PM CDT
Acoustic music is the only way to go. I love the way the voice fits with the different instruments. For the last couple of years, I have enjoyed Hawaiian acoustic singers including Keali'i Reichel, Waipuna, and Hapa. Check them out! Most are in Hawaiian, but the voice becomes another instrument.
10/12/2011 7:38:29 PM CDT
my kids have really enjoyed borrowing a few of these cd's from the local library. We have listening stations set up in their rooms for audio cd's & books on cd & they would both love sharing these cds in their collection. What a great giveaway!
10/12/2011 7:38:54 PM CDT
Anything that takes me to the islands of Hawai'i. So I enjoy Jack Johnson for obvious reasons. I also love the Downbeat Project and the Honeydew Drops.
10/12/2011 7:40:09 PM CDT
It has to be Lou Reed for me. Anyone who bought or listened to his music wanted to be a singer/songwriter themselves.
10/12/2011 7:43:22 PM CDT
I absolutely love Michelle Shocked and Beth Neilsen Chapman.
10/12/2011 7:43:55 PM CDT
So many to choose from! My taste is very eclectic, so it covers many genres. Putumayo is super, but I guess my all time favorite since my youth, would have to be James Taylor. :)
10/12/2011 7:44:09 PM CDT
olivia newton john. She made me smile and dance to her amazing music. 70's had songs we sang to and brought up memories to enjoy for a lifetime. thanks so much.
10/12/2011 7:44:44 PM CDT
Joni Mitchell!
10/12/2011 7:44:54 PM CDT
I am always looking for new and exciting artists
10/12/2011 7:45:41 PM CDT
In this genre, Nick Drake.
10/12/2011 7:46:24 PM CDT
Why choose one favorite? Putamayo is wonderful because of the eclectic diversity of music...
10/12/2011 7:46:48 PM CDT
In this category, Nick Drake.
10/12/2011 7:47:29 PM CDT
I love Nora Jones
10/12/2011 7:48:07 PM CDT
Joni Mitchell & Beth Wood.
10/12/2011 7:48:15 PM CDT
Noel "Paul" Stookey!
10/12/2011 7:48:24 PM CDT
Carol King is my favorite singer-songwriter!
10/12/2011 7:48:59 PM CDT
Jeff Buckley
10/12/2011 7:49:32 PM CDT
Favorites are Clapton and James Taylor.
10/12/2011 7:50:01 PM CDT
I am always infatauted with one singer song writer or the other..sometimes it borders on true love. My most recent is Bruno Mars..LOVE him!
10/12/2011 7:50:15 PM CDT