PIP/ Review and Giveaway/CLOSED: Putumayo Rhythm and Blue CD

Putumayo’s newest release, Rhythm & Blues, features first generation soul legends and rising stars of the retro R&B revival. It’s the label’s first album exclusively dedicated to the genre!

Putumayo is renowned for their excellent cd collection, especially their kids line! Their classic cds are on sale right now for only $10! Check them out and fill in your collection!

The 60s and 70s rhythm and blues of The Four Tops, Otis Redding and The Supremes, among others, became a global phenomenon and has inspired a new generation of artists who are reviving the classic soul sound. I grew up with this music, so for me this was an absolute no-brainer when I was asked if I would like to review a copy!

Reaching mainstream popularity in the 1950s, rhythm and blues sprung from the rugged roots of blues and gospel music, pairing soulful vocals with pop sensibilities. While in recent years R&B has become more closely associated with rap and hip hop, legends and young artists are recreating the sound and mood of the genre’s glory days. I have to admit, I MISS the great  R&B. The music today just doesn't have the save soul, to pardon the pun, that the oldies had. Even my about to be 3 year can tell the difference and gravitates to the oldies without thinking! This is a great cd to keep in the car and I can't recommend it enough- superb for a present for those that love the oldies and a great cd to introduce old style R&B to the kiddos!

Songs on the cd include:

• Lavelle White • I've Never Found a Man to Love  
• James Hunter • 'Til Your Fool Comes Home  
• Cracked Ice • Sweet Feeling  
• The Quantic Soul Orchestra featuring Kabir  Who Knows 
• The Emotions • My Honey and Me  
• Sam Moore, Keb' Mo' and Angie Stone • Wang Dang Doodle  
• Catherine Russell • Put Me Down Easy 
• Ruthie Foster • 'Cuz I'm Here  
• Snooks Eaglin • A Mother's Love  
•  Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings - 100 Days, 100 Nights  
•  Rockie Charles • Before I Find the Right Girl for Me  
•  Irma Thomas with Henry Butler - River Is Waiting

You can check out some samples from the cd HERE

Want to hear some great Jazz from Putumayo as well? 

To preview their new jazz Playground cd, they will have special stops on 

a Jazz Playground Tour in the following cities (check their website for updated info) :

March 13 - New York, NY
Oran Etkin
Scholastic Auditorium
11 am & 1 pm
557 Broadway
www.scholastic.com/sohostore
Free - reservations required
212-389-3800

March 13 - New Orleans, LA
Ingrid Lucia
Louisiana Children's Museum
1 pm
420 Julia St.
www.lcm.org
Free with museum admission

March 20 - Pasadena, CA
Barbara Morrison
Kidspace Children's Museum
11 am
480 N. Arroyo Blvd.
www.kidspacemuseum.org
Free with museum admission

March 28 - Amherst, MA
Lewis Franco
Eric Carle Museum
1 pm
125 West Bay Road
www.picturebookart.org
Free with museum admission

GIVEAWAY:

1 lucky reader will receive their own Putumayo Rhythm & Blues cd!!

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Contest will end on March 31st at midnight. Winner will be picked by Random Number (random.org) on April 1st, and emailed. As soon as winner's info is received from winner, the cd will be mailed to the winner by me!

Disclosure: This cd was sent to me for review purposes by E! Music for review purposes. I was NOT told how to review it and there was no other compensation given to me!