Various Artists – Putumayo Presents… Acoustic Women (Putumayo World Music, 2019)
This international music compilation provides a sampling of music made by female artists from various countries. The styles vary considerably.
The Acoustic Women highlights include the opening track by Brazil’s Fernanda Cunha, an irresistible samba titled “Amanheceu”; the soulful flamenco jazz “La Falsa Moneda” by Afro-Spanish singer Buika; the warm feel of “Samba Le” by Martinique’s female trio Elle & Elles; the beautifully-crafted “Todo me lleva a ti” by the charming Colombian artist Mónica Giraldo; and the Celtic flavored “Angel” by Bendith (Wales).
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.