Played on two wooden sticks, called claves, this repetative beat is the foundation upon which all of the other musical elements are structured. It gives son the propulsive swing that has endeared it to people around the world. Most contemporary salsa is based on son. Features 5 songs previously unreleased in the U.S., including a rare Bob Marley track. This is an exceptional collection.
Celtic musicians join beautiful voices, lyrical melodies and exquisite arrangements.
A celebration from start to finish. There's no band that captures the spirit of joyousness found in Afropop better than Kotoja. An intoxicating collection highlighting recording artists from many exotic ports of call, from Cape Verde to Tahiti, this collection has dropped anchor at eight different ports from the sun-kissed shores of Tortola to the turquoise seas of Hawaii. Quantity Caribbean Party One of our funnest and best selling pieces. Take a Caribbean cruise with Putumayo to Martinique, Guadeloupe, Barbado, Jamaica, Monserrat and Haiti, and experience the infectious, hip-shaking rhythms of zouk, soca, compas and reggae.