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Putumayo Presents: Tribute to a Reggae Legend

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About Putumayo Presents: Tribute To A Reggae Legend

Product Description Few people have made the kind of lasting, universal impact that Bob Marley has made with his music. In his short 36 years, Marley managed not only to introduce hundreds of millions to reggae but also spread powerful messages of peace, love, human rights and acceptance. It's no surprise that almost 30 years after his death, one can travel to any part of the globe and witness his far-reaching musical legacy. Bob Marley would have been 65 in 2010, and in celebration, Putumayo World Music is releasing Tribute to a Reggae Legend, a multi-genre album featuring artists from around the world performing many of his best-loved songs. The collection is the first tribute album Putumayo has produced and its first with five exclusive, original tracks. Artists who recorded songs for this release include Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars, a group of refugees displaced to Guinea during the Sierra Leone civil war. They beautifully harmonize on a poignant interpretation of "No Woman, No Cry." South African Afro-fusion band Freshlyground contributes an original recording of "Africa Unite," demonstrating their signature mix of African folk, kwela and jazz. Original recordings of "Could You Be Loved" by Québecois singer Caracol, "Natural Mystic" by California reggae/rock band Rebelution and "Sun is Shining" by Ghanaian reggae artist Rocky Dawuni, add to the diversity of the collection. Tribute to a Reggae Legend is the newest addition to Putumayo's successful reggae series, which includes African Reggae, World Reggae, Jamaica: Reggae Homeland and Reggae Playground. About the Artist Putumayo World Music was established in 1993 to introduce people to the music of the world's cultures. The label grew out of Putumayo clothing company, founded by Dan Storper in 1975 and sold in 1997. Co-founder Michael Kraus joined Dan to launch Putumayo World Music and establish a non-traditional sales division. Putumayo World Music has become known primarily for its upbeat and melodic compilations of great international music characterized by the company's motto: "guaranteed to make you feel good!" Putumayo's CD covers feature the distinctive art of Nicola Heindl, whose colorful, folkloric style represents one of Putumayo's goals: to connect the traditional to the contemporary. By combining appealing music and visuals with creative retail marketing, Putumayo has developed a unique brand identity - a rarity in today's artist-based music industry.