25 mixes with songs by “Laurindo+Almeida”

Awesome music inspired by the Balkan and gypsy tradition. Prepare for funk-dancing, wild brass experiments, and even a bit of Romany rap. Some slow songs in the middle but it picks back up!

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Music to take you away from here. 10 tracks by Cal Tjader & Eddie Palmieri, Yo-Yo Ma, Bobby Darin and The Comedian Harmonists, among others.

on the rocks...nine tracks Antonio Carlos Jobim, Henry Mancini, Stan Getz/Astrud Gilberto.

In conjunction with Critical Mob's review of Gilles Peterson's extraordinary new history of bossa nova, please enjoy this playlist combining the stars who helped create the style with some of the American artists who used it in their own music.

Seventeen tracks including music by Eric Dolphy, Buddy Collette, and Bobby Jaspar. One classical track exactly where it's needed.

Fourteen tracks including music by Eric Dolphy, James Newton, and Joe Farrell. Includes a few classical tracks, just for the sake of confusion.

Eighteen tracks including music by Billy May, Count Basie, and Earle Hagen.

Brazilian and other Latin-esque tunes from the mid century.

Fifty-one tracks including music by Al Jarreau, Antonio C Jobim and Antonio Carlos Jobim.

In conjunction with Critical Mob's review of this early bossa nova classic, please enjoy this playlist of favorites in the style.