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Acoustic Africa Some of the continent’s premier singer-songwriters are featured on this truly unique and unplugged collection. Every so often, an album comes along that reminds us why we are so moved by song: the melody, the rhythm, and the message. Putumayo has presented a variety of world music CDs, but African music has been the consistent heart and soul of its offerings. Putumayo World Music is pleased to present Acoustic Africa, a captivating collection showcasing some of Africa’s greatest singer-songwriters in beautifully stripped down displays of acoustic mastery. Price: $29.95 Quantity:

Acoustic Brazil During carnival in Rio, the streets vibrate with the thunderous beats of the samba schools, their energetic rhythms persuading even the frail to dance. After the parties have ended, though, Brazilians start playing the softer, more introspective music for which they are also renowned. Just as the Brazilian carnival season is winding down, Putumayo presents Acoustic Brazil. While upbeat rhythms like samba, forró and axé have people dancing in the streets during carnival, Acoustic Brazil focuses on the more delicate Brazilian music that comes to life in the aftermath of the party. Price: $29.95 Quantity:

African Groove Putumayo World Music continues its exploration of new directions in world music with African Groove, a collection of cutting-edge African music that highlights the ways modern styles have fused with African traditions. African Groove features musicians from Africa who experiment with hip-hop, remixing and electronic programming as well as international electronica artists who have used the rhythms and styles of Africa as inspiration for trend- setting club music. Price: $29.95 Quantity:

Afro-Latin Party From African salsa to Cuban son, Afro-Latin Party showcases the Latin sounds heard in nightclubs from Dakar to Havana. Croatian salsa, Cuban ska, and Oregonian mambo!?!? These are three of the unlikely gems listeners will find on Afro-Latin Party. What started out as an effort to provide the perfect soundtrack to a Latin dance party became a tribute to the global appreciation and realization of the musical ricochet between Cuba and Africa. Price: $29.95 Quantity:

Animal Healing .... Artist: Margrit Coates An animal's senses are much more sensitive than a human's and they are influenced by the sounds around them. Research has shown that animals' moods can be influenced by music - some types can help to reduce stress whilst others can cause tension. Price: $29.95 Quantity:

Aromatherapy .... Artist: Marina Swain Aromatherapy is derived from two worlds. Aroma - meaning fragrance or smell and Therapy - meaning treatment. aromatherapy has been traced to Chinese origins over 6000 years ago. Aromatherapist and Beautician Marina Swain, has collaborated in creating this album to create a mood and atmosphere to complement the relaxation experienced through the application of essential oils. Distributed by New World Music. Price: $26.95 Quantity:

Asian Dreamland A harmonious collection of tranquil lullabies and soothing songs from ancient Asian lands. Asia is the world’s largest continent and is home to many different cultures and traditions. But no matter what the country or language, parents all across the continent must find ways to get their children to sleep each night. A new release from Putumayo Kids, Asian Dreamland, offers soothing and musically intriguing songs from countries as diverse as Japan, China, India and even the Siberian republic of Tatarstan. This harmonious collection of tranquil songs is perfect for yoga and meditation as well as putting the little ones to sleep. Price: $29.95 Quantity:

Arabic Groove Putumayo is pleased to present Arabic Groove, a cutting- edge collection of hip and danceable tracks from North Africa and the Middle East. Arabic Groove reveals the ways funk, hip-hop and dance have blended with Arabic music to create exciting new sounds. This forward-looking compilation features some of the most electrifying music filling fashionable nightclubs from Paris to Cairo, and includes remixes by Transglobal Underground, Volodia and Bill Laswell. Price: $29.95 Quantity:

Asian Groove Asian Groove features many of the leading figures in the new Asian styles, as well as number of recent discoveries and future stars. It focuses on music with roots in the traditions of India and Pakistan, which has been the inspiration for much of the cutting edge sounds heard in nightclubs and radio stations from London to Lahore. Price: $29.95 Quantity:

Asian Lounge There has long been a cultural exchange between the East and the West. Marco Polo and the Silk and Spice trading routes began the process that, over time, has led to the creation of new musical styles. Putumayo presents examples of this ongoing musical interaction with the release of Asian Lounge. Travel from London to Bombay, Bali to Tokyo with this compilation of innovative Asian fusions, the sixth in Putumayo’s successful Lounge series. Price: $29.95 Quantity:

Baila! Featuring Latin flavored tracks from around the world, ¡Baila! is a non-stop celebration of salsa, cumbia, merengue and more. With ¡Baila!, Putumayo showcases purely Latin artists alongside musicians from other regions who have embraced Latin sounds. The party starts in the streets of Havana before hitting the road, making stops in Los Angeles, New York, France, Belgium, Sweden and West Africa. Price: $29.95 Quantity:

Best of Oliver Shanti and Friends - Circles of Life .... Artist: Oliver Shanti Distributed by Shanti Records Price: $31.95 Quantity:

Bliss Distributed by Blissful Music Price: $29.95 Quantity:

Bliss .... Artist: Bliss There is an energy of joy in this music that is totally transporting. The lyrics cover the topics of the divine, unconditional love and the human struggle on the path to truth. An inspiring and touching album...be uplifted! Run time: 66:12 minutes. Price: $29.95 Quantity:

Bliss A Hundred Thousand Angels Distributed by Blissful Records Price: $29.95 Quantity:

Bliss You Distributed by Blissful Records. Price: $31.95 Quantity:

Blues Around the World This collection demonstrates the powerful influence of the Blues on musicians from every corner of the earth. The far-reaching influence of the Blues is undeniable. Blues Around the World, documents the trials and tribulations expressed through the Blues from a global perspective. Through the course of the album you’ll meet a Catalonian “blues mama” and a Mandarin-speaking, motorcycle-riding blues poet, as well as a Mauritanian whose fans call him the “blues man of the desert.” Price: $29.95 Quantity:

Blues Lounge Blues Lounge joins Putumayo’s Lounge Series, a successful collection of releases that explore new directions in world and roots music. It is also Putumayo’s fourth blues-themed release (Mali to Memphis, Mississippi Blues and American Blues). A unique collection of modern electronica blended with classic acoustic blues. Price: $29.95 Quantity:

Brazilian Groove Samba, bossa nova and popular Brazilian music have been invigorated in recent years as DJs and remixers have blended the best of both worlds. The underground dance and electronica scene is thriving in cities like Rio and Sao Paulo, and DJs around the globe have used the captivating rhythms of Brazil as underpinnings for exotic musical cocktails that have been filling dance floors from L.A. to London. The funky tracks on Brazilian Groove capture the spirit of this exciting musical movement. It is a cutting-edge carnival of remixed bossa nova classics, samba-funk and hip beats from Brazil’s new wave. The result is a celebratory collection that will satisfy fans of classic Brazilian music, soul, funk and electronica. Price: $29.95 Quantity:

Brazilian Lounge It is impossible to deny the influence that Brazil has on today’s global culture. From music and film to fashion and dance, Brazil has become one of the world’s most important resources of popular art and entertainment. In appreciation of this extraordinary culture, Putumayo World Music will release Brazilian Lounge, a collection featuring the sultry voices and urban grooves of many of Brazil’s finest contemporary musicians. Price: $29.95 Quantity: