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Turkish Groove

Turkish culture blends old and new worlds, a bridge between ancient Greek civilization up to modern corporate culture. Here, 11 current artists channel sounds that have defined the Balkan, Central Asian and Middle Eastern musical landscapes for hundreds of years. Staple acts like Sertab, Tarkan and Mustafa

Sandal deliver sexy uptempo grooves and catchy hooks that could easily fill dancefloors stateside, and yet the home-grown darbuka beats personify the novel style and instrumentation that mark Turkish pop music. The region's most cherished female singer/songwriter, Sezen Aksu, closes the disc with her standard, "Sanima Inanma." As usual, Putumayo's packaging is exquisite, with detailed liner notes that explain the relevance and reasoning behind the collection. "Turkish Groove" is a source of pride for native listeners, while an overall revelation that no matter the origin, music remains an adventurous inspiration for all.—Ayhan Sahin

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