VA - Putumayo Presents: World Christmas Party (2010)

Putumayo presents World Christmas Party, a festive collection of Christmas favorites recorded by artists from around the globe. Whether listeners are seeking a fresh spin on perennial Christmas classics or want to know what rhythms get yuletide celebrations started from Jamaica to Cape Verde, World Christmas Party is sure to put people into the holiday mood. The CD unites reggae, Latin, African and other global rhythms into an upbeat album perfect for Christmas festivities.

Putumayo’s Christmas collections have sold more than one million copies and have been hailed by the New York Times and many other publications for their refreshing, uplifting holiday selections. Says Dan Storper, Putumayo Founder and CEO, “I’ve really enjoyed searching for Christmas music in my travels around the world and exploring the ways in which the holiday is celebrated in different cultures.”

TRACKLIST
1 Jacob Miller • Wish You A Merry Christmas
2 Poncho Sanchez • Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
3 Charles Brown • Christmas Comes But Once A Year
4 Keahiwai • Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree
5 Jose Conde • Winter Wonderland
6 Maria de Barros • Alegria
7 Heritage Hall Jazz Band • Barra De Navidad Blues
8 Brave Combo • The Christmas Song
9 H.K. Crew feat. K11NA • Kei Te Haere Mai A Hana Koko
10 Alison Brown Quartet with Joe Craven • Carol And The Kings
11 Costa Neto • Boas Festas Moçambique
12 Ed Calle with Arturo Sandoval • Santa Claus Is Coming To Town