Putumayo Presents: Turkish Groove
November 4, 2009 by admin
Filed under Belly Dancing Music
Album Description
In 2005, Putumayo’s head of A&R, Jacob Edgar traveled to Istanbul to immerse himself in Turkey’s culture and discover its music. Though its cities are filled with the ancient architecture of its long history, Turkey i… More >>
Putumayo Presents: Turkish Groove
This is not a very good selection, all different kinds of songs thrown together. Doesn’t make sense.
Rating: 2 / 5
I thought the CD would be more upbeat than it was. I am frankly disappointed with it.
Rating: 3 / 5
Being a big fan of Putumayo’s Groove series (having bought and enjoyed World Groove, Asia Groove, African Groove, and even Arabic Groove), I was really looking forward to Turkish Groove. I (mistakenly) figured that since it was in the Groove series it had everything that I was looking for – i.e. a blend of traditional ethnic music with funky Western electronica and/or hip-hop beats. Unfortunately, Turkish Groove fails to deliver on that premise. Unlike a previous reviewer, I found very little “hip-hop” about this album, and was thus disappointed.
Having said that, the (Turkish pop) music on this CD is enjoyable. The music is up-temple and you could probably dance to it – if you try real hard. Just be aware, it’s not like some of the other CDs in Putumayo’s Groove CD series.
Rating: 3 / 5
After listening to this CD, and meeting a Turkish girl, (a close friend of wife), I decided that my next trip had to be Turkey. I will tell you folks more about it when I get there!
Rating: 5 / 5
My bellydance teacher uses this for class so I love having it at home to practice or just listen to, great variety.
Rating: 5 / 5