Putumayo Presents: Latin Reggae (CD - 2008)

Illustrator: Nicola Heindl.

Photographers: Tatiana McCabe; Alex Diaz.

Translators: Julien Massardier; Jorge Maldonado.

Perhaps no other musical genre has inspired as much cross-cultural pollination as the easy-going grooves of reggae. Exemplifying the music's global stature and accessibility, world music specialists Putumayo have gathered a diverse roster of Spanish-speaking reggae acts for their compilation LATIN REGGAE. Each of the 11 artists represented offers a unique take on Jamaican grooves, all with a distinctly Latin flair. From the upbeat skank of Argentina's Los Cafres, to the mixed-up multicultural beats of the Barcelona group Black Gandhi, the compilation showcases a refreshing take on the socially charged, spiritually conscious themes of Jamaican music. minimize