Putumayo Presents the Best of World, Vol. 2: Instrumental

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All Music Guide - MusD
Second in their series of global samplings is this impressive instrumental lineup showcasing the virtuoso violin music of Jean-Luc Ponty, the Caribbean melodies of Balafon Marimba Ensemble, classic Indian raga music of Ali Akbar Khan, Outback, Acoustic Alchemy, Govi and Ottmar Liebert. The extensive variety and contrast of these artists and their superb music is a prime recommendation to indulge in this luxurious fare of planetary melodies.
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Editorial Reviews

All Music Guide - MusD
Second in their series of global samplings is this impressive instrumental lineup showcasing the virtuoso violin music of Jean-Luc Ponty, the Caribbean melodies of Balafon Marimba Ensemble, classic Indian raga music of Ali Akbar Khan, Outback, Acoustic Alchemy, Govi and Ottmar Liebert. The extensive variety and contrast of these artists and their superb music is a prime recommendation to indulge in this luxurious fare of planetary melodies.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 4/18/1995
  • Label: PUTUMAYO WORLD MUSIC
  • UPC: 790248010243
  • Catalog Number: 102

Tracks

Disc 1
  1. 1 Twilight at the Zuq - Jorge Strunz (4:50)
  2. 2 Cuban Connections - Outback (3:48)
  3. 3 Cuban Heels - Acoustic Alchemy (3:23)
  4. 4 Rocky Road - Béla Fleck (3:16)
  5. 5 Rhum 'N' Zouc - Jean-Luc Ponty (5:05)
  6. 6 Fantasy - Ali Akbar Khan (3:20)
  7. 7 Between the Shadows - Loreena McKennitt (4:03)
  8. 8 Ya Es la Hora - Los Incas (2:44)
  9. 9 Maki - Rossy (4:35)
  10. 10 Gypsy Heart - Govi (3:50)
  11. 11 I Already Have a Husband - Balafon Marimba Ensemble (5:01)
  12. 12 Mambo Banjo - Alison Brown (3:58)
  13. 13 Duende del Amor (Day) - Ottmar Liebert (4:08)
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Album Credits

Performance Credits
Alison Brown Banjo, Vocals, Track Performer
Ian Campbell Drums
Ottmar Liebert Vocals, Track Performer
Outback Vocals, Track Performer
Acoustic Alchemy Vocals, Track Performer
Jean-Luc Ponty Vocals, Track Performer
Strunz & Farah Vocals, Track Performer
Rossy Vocals, Track Performer
Los Incas Vocals
Balafon Marimba Ensemble Vocals, Track Performer
Ardeshir Farah Track Performer, Flamenco Guitar
Béla Fleck Banjo, Vocals, Track Performer
David Grisman Mandolin
Simon James Guitar
Ali Akbar Khan Vocals, Track Performer
Loreena McKennitt Harp, Vocals, Track Performer
Jorge Milchberg Track Performer
Sagar N'Gom Percussion
Jorge Strunz Track Performer, Flamenco Guitar
Nick Webb Guitar
Graham Wiggins Didjeridu
Govi Guitar, Vocals, Track Performer
Technical Credits
Maurice White Composer
Steve Tilston Composer
Martin Cradick Contributor
Verdine White Composer
Dan Storper Producer
Nicola Heindl Illustrations
Eddie Del Barrio Composer
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