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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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Does Springsteen count? :)
10/12/2011 7:50:31 PM CDT
I recently discovered Sarah Jarosz and fell in love with her music. Singer songwriters are where it's at for me personally. And, I'm a big fan of Putumayo music. Opening doors to the world and sharing the universal language of music brings great power and vision to those of us who listen. Thanks Putumayo!
10/12/2011 7:50:41 PM CDT
Nick Drake!
10/12/2011 7:50:49 PM CDT
I love Dar Williams music. Wish I could hear more of it on the radio.
10/12/2011 7:50:51 PM CDT
Love Paul Simon
10/12/2011 7:51:01 PM CDT
I just watched the video on Vimeo Kitchen sessions - Brown Bird Danger and Dread. I hadn't heard of this group. I enjoyed it immensely and would love to win this 8 CD set!!!
Thank you for considering my comment.
Shawn
10/12/2011 7:53:35 PM CDT
Love the
Putumayo collections.
10/12/2011 7:54:57 PM CDT
There are so many incredible artists out there. I come back to Ben Harper quite a bit. He has such a complex variety of styles all wrapped up in one person with a whole bunch of talent.
10/12/2011 7:56:49 PM CDT
Aimee Mann, Neko Case, Brett Dennen and Leonard Cohen.
10/12/2011 7:57:14 PM CDT
Rachael Yamagata... she's amazing!
10/12/2011 7:57:18 PM CDT
sarah mclachlan is great!
10/12/2011 7:57:32 PM CDT
I'd say Michiru Monday, Japanese-American singer-song writer. Her voice is just amazing.
10/12/2011 7:57:35 PM CDT
My favorite singer song writer was Kenny Rankin.
Paul Mccarthy once said "he's the only artist that sings our songs better than we do".
10/12/2011 7:57:45 PM CDT
My favorite singer-songwriter is Richard Shindell. One listen to Reunion Hill and you will understand.
10/12/2011 7:59:47 PM CDT
I adore Laura Marling. Her music is incredible!
10/12/2011 8:01:02 PM CDT
I too, am always looking for new artists! Have to agree with an earlier comment that Paul McCartney is one of the most prolific writer/singers of all times. I would love the opportunity to win the Putumayo set. Count me in!
10/12/2011 8:01:07 PM CDT
Ray LaMontagne's soulful, raspy voice moves my groovesoul like no other!
10/12/2011 8:01:27 PM CDT
I am not familiar with these artists - not by name anyway. I do love being introduced to new artists so winning this would be a great opportunity to experience them. I would also play the CD's at my Mathnasium in Marana and introduce many young people to the music.
I hope to win,
Devi
10/12/2011 8:02:14 PM CDT
Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Carole King and Gordon Lightfoot are "old timers", but they still seem relevant today.
10/12/2011 8:04:09 PM CDT
I don't have a favorite yet, but would love to explore the possibilities!
10/12/2011 8:04:58 PM CDT
I can't actually name an artist but I do love playing putamayo cds in my world geography classes. The kids start off complaining that I'm going to play old peoples music but always ask, where is this song from? They like it just as much as I do.
10/12/2011 8:05:27 PM CDT
I love their line!
10/12/2011 8:06:30 PM CDT
Tori Amos
10/12/2011 8:07:30 PM CDT
I stick with the man -- Bob Dylan!
10/12/2011 8:07:31 PM CDT
I love Greg Brown!!! Joni Mitchell is also awesome!
10/12/2011 8:08:22 PM CDT