Putumayo Presents World Chill
Putumayo, 2022
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Listen to Putumayo Presents World Chill
Yet another outstanding global affair from the Putumayo label, World Chill is just that, a collection of diverse artists from Argentina to Senegal and their relaxing yet adventurous sounds.
Wasis Diop’s “Anna Mou” starts the listen with a very warm and elegant version of folk sounds that pair baritone singing with delicate, cultured guitar and drums in a haunting fashion, and Michael McGoldrick’s “Buain na Choirce” follows with pretty singing alongside the Celtic lounge spirit of poetic song craft.
In the middle, Hang Playing Hedge Monkeys brings us the bare but impactful steel drum sounds of the instrumental “North East West South”, while Kristi Stassinopoulou’s “Close My Eyes” emits a breezy feel amid the soulful backing vocals of the relaxing album highlight that even recruits electronica.
Approaching the end, Rikhy Ray makes an impression with the spacey exploration and soothing melodies of the jazz friendly “Indian Christmas”, and Ramon Bermudez, Jr.’s “On The Road To My Father’s House” exits the listen with precise and timeless flamenco guitar populating the agile finish.
The first digital only compilation from the label, the physical package consists of a download card and booklet about the artists and songs, and will certainly appeal to those who appreciate music from all corners of the earth.
Travels well with: Putumayo Presents: Acoustic Paris; Putumayo World Café