W?tina
These soul-stirring melodies and vibrant grooves from the Garifuna community of Central America unite the musical legacies of Africa and the Caribbean to create a powerful saga of exile, longing, hope and celebration. Years in the making, Watina is infused with contemporary influences, yet firmly rooted in the rich musical traditions of this unique and inspiring culture. Belizean icon, Andy Palacio, leads an all-star, multi-generational lineup to deliver a monumental tribute to the Garifuna of yesterday and tomorrow.
* 32-page booklet features full lyrics and stunning photographs.
* Deluxe enhanced CD includes "making of" video and a preview of the upcoming Garifuna women's project "Umalali".
* The third release from Cumbancha, the new label founded by the head of music research at Putumayo World Music.
"****. Endlessly satisfying." --Charlie Gillett, The Observer Music Monthly (UK)
"Brimming with Buena Vista-ish elegance and dignity." --The Boston Globe (US)
"A little bit Cuban, a little bit Brazilian, with a reggae lilt, a Cape Verdean melodic lushness and a whole range of African echoes that you can't quite put your finger on." --London Daily Telegraph (UK)
"A fascinating musical mash-up...Transcendent, infectiously rhythmic music." --Veryshortlist.com (USA)
"There's a full year worth of listening on Watina... It's a fantastic recording that makes me thirst for more..." --Bob Tarte, Beat Magazine
"Rampacked to overflowing with amazing music." --Dave Hucker, Beat Magazine
"Superb" --Mondomix (France)
"****. Will spellbind the most indifferent listener." --Irish Times
"Consider this the first must-have album of 2007." --World Music Central
"An immediate world music classic." -Folk Roots (UK) more
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ProductReviews99/100 (19 Reviews)
Recent Reviews
- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Jul-08-2008
- Excellent, fresh and original, spiritual in parts
Wonderful offering of distinct rhythms from the Garifuna culture of Central America. Andy himself participated in more danceable, electric Garifuna music (such as Punta) earlier in his career. However, this offering is more refined,...
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- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: May-10-2008
- rich and intoxicating~ Garifuna music & language
so have you ever heard anything that just sounds right? if not, this music is what you have longed for. the rich rhythms tug at your heart and titillates your senses. i first heard this CD during an interview with Andy Palacio on NPR. i...
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- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: May-01-2008
- Golden
Jesse Kornbluth got it right. This little known culture and style of music could be near extinction. Yet this CD may not only preserve it but perhaps ignite its resurrection. I'm currently living in Niger where some of those slaves who...
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- 4/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Apr-13-2008
- Worth the hype
This disc really is deserving of the reverent reviews it's getting. It's a lovely tribute to Belize and a wonderful legacy for Andy Palacio.
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- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Jul-08-2008
- Excellent, fresh and original, spiritual in parts
Wonderful offering of distinct rhythms from the Garifuna culture of Central America. Andy himself participated in more danceable, electric Garifuna music (such as Punta) earlier in his career. However, this offering is more refined,...
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