| | |  | Note Cards and Stationery | Home » » Putumayo Presents: India | | | | | | | Description: | | Putumayo World Music presents India, a CD collection showcasing Indias rich musical variety, from traditional and acoustic music to Bollywood and electronica. Indias emergence as a global economic power has brought increased awareness of this extraordinarily diverse countrys multicultural offerings, its music foremost among them. | | | Product Details: | | | Audio CD Release Date:
| February 24, 2009 | | Studio:
| Putumayo World Music | | Number Of Discs:
| 1 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 7 reviews |
| | | Track Listing: | | | 1. | Zara Zara - Bombay Jayshree | | 2. | Khwaab - Niraj Chag featuring Swati Natekar | | 3. | Naino Sey - Sanjay Divecha featuring Kailash Kher | | 4. | Shiva Panchakshara Stotram/Shiva Shadakshara Stotram - Uma Mohan | | 5. | Homeward Journey - Satish Vyas | | 6. | Tere Bina - A.R. Rahman & Chinmayee | | 7. | Nagumomo - Susheela Raman | | 8. | Ganesha - Deepak Ram | | 9. | Vo Kuch - Kiran Ahluwalia | | 10. | Maavan Te Tiyan - Rajeshwari Sachdev | |
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3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Currently AncientJul 19, 2009
The colorful tapestry of the cover drew me to this disc in surprising ways that I discovered upon listening, and not surprisingly, it has become my favorite purchase of this year in a short time. While retaining the forms of traditional India music and instruments (tabla, sitar) it combines tastefully with synthesizers, flute and guitar to incorporate themes of current and other cultures, specifically a jazz fusion style reminiscent of Al di Meola, ballads, to name a few, and the color interplay of the drone, highly melodic sitar and tabla, and spirited vocals that carry one away on a sea of pleasant wistful sonority. It reminds of me of being in Australia in 1988 for the Pacific Festival of the Arts and hearing the sitar when Fiji came on, wondering if the south pacific had shifted for a moment! All elements combine to form a holistic and spontaneously joyful music experience. To the extent that the CD cover and music within share these elements, their impact mirrors that of the sort of cultural olympics and realizing that Indian music reaches out far beyond its native land, even in the south pacific. How much the more so with this collection of tunes that embody the timbres of newer electronic instruments and current patterns while remaining true to its original form, distinctly native and embracing accesible trends in a meaningful way. Covering a broad swath, Putumayo once again delivers an important slice of the worlds culture on a disc. How fortunate as only 100 years ago people had to travel miles or be able to perform western music, let alone that from the other side of the world. The only thing I would have added is either a second disc or a companion album of pure Indian music, but that may not be what the label attempts to provide. There are plenty of sources for that, and so Putumayo is unique.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
My new favorite cd from PutumayoMay 10, 2009
Putumayo has yet to put out an album that disappoints me. Every album from the label that I have listened to is pure bliss. PUTUMAYO PRESENTS INDIA is another gem and has quickly become one of my personal favorite albums from Putumayo. I have been on a Indian music binge after falling in love with the soundtrack to SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE so it was obvious that I would gravitate to Putumayo's collection of Indian music. Granted the cd is short and just gives the listener a brief glimpse into India's music. As much as I like bhangra music, I often find the rhythms repetitive so it was to my relief to hear that the music on this compilation is more mellow. One of my personal favorite songs on the cd is "Shiva Panchakshara Stotram/Shiva Shadakshara Stotram" by Uma Mohan. I love the gentle percussion rhythms and Uma's airy vocals. The melodies is quite exquisite. My other favorite song is A.R. Rahmna & Chinmayee's "Tere Bina" from the film GURU. The melodies and vocals is what makes this song so enjoyable for me. I can listen to this wonderful cd without skipping a single song.
1 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 Only one good songApr 18, 2009
I bought this album after going to the Putumayo web site and hearing the featured track of this album on the website. I have since listened to the album 3 times, and I really only like that one track featured on the website. This is track #6, titled Tere Bina, which is from the Bollywood movie "Guru". Overall, a disappointing buy.
1 of 11 found the following review helpful:
 DVDLEGACYApr 05, 2009
Never received my CD and never received an answer to my queries from DVD Legacy! I think that the CD is undoubtedly great..but I got nothing for my money!
2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Sensual musical delights from the Land of the Kama SutraMar 13, 2009
Putumayo's "India" is a sonic feast. It's like a buffet where one can enjoy tikka masala, biryani, and dal. There's a great variety of artists, mainly with an easy listening focus. It's an acoustic New Age. It blends the classic with the contemporary. It's as soothing as a mango lassi, but as kicky as a curry. The songs range from the devotional to Bollywood, there's even a recipe at the end for a saffron rice pudding with currants and pistachios.
"India" begins with Bombay Jayashri's "Zara Zara",a hypnotic Bollywood song in the Carnatic (Southern) tradition. Niraj Chag and Swati Natekar have a song about longing,"Khwaab" (Dream). Guitarist Sanjay Divecha's "Naino Sey" is comforting. Uma Mohan's chant to Shiva is an unusual highlight. The instrumentation sounds vaguely Celtic, yet the vocals are enchanting and spiritual. Santoor master Satish Vyas with his "Homeward Journey" and flautist Deepak Ram with his "Ganesha" provide relaxing instrumental interludes. AR Rahman's "Tere Bina" (Without You) is meditative compared to the fiery,techno-driven,Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack. Canadian sitarist Kiran Ahluwalia contributes an electrifying song about unrequited love,"Vo Kuch." The closing track by Rajeshwari Sachdev is a contemplative,bittersweet song about mothers and daughters.
Putumayo's "India" was released not long after Valentine's Day--quite fitting,since it is the land of the Kama Sutra. The album is a musical feast. It also contributes to a worthy cause- the India Foundation for the Arts, which keeps traditional arts alive in that country among the young. It's hot,tart,sweet and savory!
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