Various Artists - Smooth Africa, Vol. 2: Exploring the Soul

Less than one star as I have never received the product but they took my money!!! : (

It'll be worth your while to purchase this CD for the fact that it's just simply a great collection of music for the jazz enthusiasts! I had the distinct pleasure of listening to this CD recently while in route to CapeTown, South Africa and the music blew my mind because it's slightly different than what we're accustomed to hearing in the USA. Music is indeed universal for many of the African/Caribbean instruments one hears blend so well with the lyrics by the various talented artists. Trust me when I say that many of the tracks will leave you tapping your feet and bobbing your head all the while as you smile through the melodies. Careful!...you'll get hooked on Jimmy Dlulu's "Walk of Life" and most assuredly you'll enjoy the ever popular song "Bringing Joy" by popular S.A. artist, Allou April, South Africa's version of great jazz guitarist George Benson! The songs entitled "Neria", "Punch" and "CapeTown Love" also will transform your mind to feel as though you'll lying out on the sun-soaked beach in Aruba while you listen to the waves coming near the shore. Would you like to add something unique to your jazz collection? Then this Smooth Africa II CD is "IT" people - worth every cent!