Brazil - Samba Bossa Nova - Various Artists

Advantages: this music is fantastic
Disadvantages: When you hear this you want the rest of the putamayo CDs

...This CD takes you on a musical journey around the different cultures in Brazil. Most of the songs are in Brazilian Portuguese, so they give you an insight into how the Brazilian people have changed the original Portuguese language and made it their own. A few of the songs are in other languages, such as one in french, which has a very samba like quality to it. This se of a different language mixed in with the native language helps to demonstrate the cultural diversity in Brazil, and the rich education that people can get if they want to. This helps to put to shame the common preconception based on the reports of the many thousands of people in Brazil living in shanty towns. It is true that there are many people living in those squallid conditions, but this CD shows that there is another side to Brazil and that some of the aspects... Read review

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Advantages: Guest appearances bonanza!!!
Disadvantages: You'll wish it doesn't end!

...and distorted samples. It's uplifting and hypnotic. "Push and shove" was written with Justin Robertson (Lionrock) who also provides the vocals. It's a downtempo love song with some uplifting parts. I wasn't too keen at first but it certainly grows on you! "North West Three" is a nice lounge track . It combines electronic beats and cool jazzy samples. "The journey" features another guest appearance from Lateef. It's a mellow Hip Hop song that gently flows. "Jin Go Lo Ba" is the big House track most fans were hoping for! It uses a sample from the famous "Jingolaba" by Olatunji. Think Samba, Brazil and Fatboy Slim's trademark club sound! "Song for Chesh" is a slow "Big Beat" tune loaded with samples in the crafty way only Mr Norman Cook can! Perfect background for afterparties! "The Joker" is a clever cover version of the Steve Miller Band song... Read review

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Advantages: Pumping good quality house at its best!
Disadvantages: it ends

.... Brazil in My Mind 3. Burning Up (Layla) - Harrison Crump 4. Way of Life - Dave Clarke 5. Can't Get It Wrong (Motorcross Mix) 6. Turn Me Up - Benny Benassi 7. Big Fun (Agoria Remix) 8. Universal Love - Francesco Farfa 9. Afrika (Grounded Deep Mix) Disc: 2 - 1hr 1min 31seconds 1. Liar 2. Be the One - Harry "Choo Choo" Romero 3. Radio (Alex Fain Dub) - Who da Funk 4. Born Too Slow - The Crystal Method 5. No Matter What You Do - Benny Benassi 6. I Want You to Come 7. Nasty Bass 8. House Music Pneumonia - Jorge M. Jaramillo 9. Clear Message EP - Kemuri 10. Like This [Tek Edit]... Read review

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