Afro-Cuban rhythms and jazz stylings come together on this lively collection of songs by many of the masters of Latin jazz. One of the most familiar jazz genres, Latin jazz has achieved global popularity since big bands in the 1940s and 50s started incorporating Afro-Cuban sounds into their arrangements. This mixture of Afro-Cuban rhythms and jazz stylings comes together on Latin Jazz, a lively collection of songs by masters of the genre. Latin Jazz features legends Tito Puente, Ray Barretto, Eddie Palmieri and others.
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Our world music selection is produced by a record company that is committed to helping communities in the countries from where the music originates.
Tango, cumbia and son meet electronica in this contemporary collection of chill-out grooves. A remarkable revolution is taking place in Latin music these days, as electronica and remixing meet the more traditional rhythms of Argentinean tango, Afro-Cuban son, Brazilian bossa nova and Colombian cumbia. On Latin Lounge, artists such as Sidestepper, Si*Sé, Charanga Cakewalk and others prove that there can be a magical blend of modern musical trends and traditional Latin styles.
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Our world music selection is produced by a record company that is committed to helping communities in the countries from where the music originates.
Beautifully made wooden hinged chess board with soapstone board on top and double metal clasp fastening. Contains full set of carved soapstone chess pieces carefully stored inside in a moulded, velvet covered inner, designed to keep each piece seperately cushioned.
Approx Size: 20 x 20 x 4 cm
Chess Piece Height Approx: 21-38mm
This item is made by Madhya Kalikata Shilpangan in India, who help the artisans develop their skills through training workshops, educational and medical facilities, financial aid for new equipment and long-term interest free loans.
Our planet is responding in complex ways to climate chaos, over-consumption and species extinction. This photography book illustrates the wealth that is at stake. Unforgettable images reveal the unexpected, exhilarating beauty of the world’s carefully-balanced ecosystems, and the people whose traditional way of life is under threat. From delicate and colourful coral reefs, to the man-made ecosystem of rice paddies, to the horrible beauty of oil on water, Our Fragile World celebrates the beauty of the world we have and cannot afford to lose.
The compelling photos make you look twice, and think again. It’s a beautiful, complex, fragile planet: we can adapt and learn, working with nature to protect it.
Includes work from some of the world’s leading photographers, and many images that featured in the United Nations Environment Program Photography competition.
From the foreword by Caroline Lucas, Green MEP: “The world that it captures is a world of Aristotle’s four elements: earth, water, fire and air. They are presented at both their delicate best, playing their essential part in the earth’s diverse ecosystems, and at their destructive worst in what must surely be read as a call to arms for the global environmental movement. Our Fragile World adds both urgency and immediacy to our work, by showing both the beauty and fragility of the world around us and exactly what we stand to lose if we fail.”
About the authors: Caspar Henderson is a writer on the environment, energy and political affairs and an editor at openDemocracy.net, a project dedicated to open global politics. Troth Wells has been with the New Internationalist since 1972 . She has written a number of world food books, and is the English language editor of The World Guide, a global reference source that focuses on majority world issues.
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Handcarved shesham wood secret lock box, with a leaf carving top and side detail. The secret is the almost invisible sliding panel which, when pushed to the left, opens up the box.
Size: 22 x 14 x 6.5 cm
This item is made by Aspiration International which is a small organisation in Delhi, India. It organises small groups of semi-skilled and skilled artisans with the aim of promoting and developing cottage industries, improving economic and social welfare and providing fair wages. These groups are located all over India and some have now become independent artisans in their own community.
Handcarved shesham wood secret lock box, with handcarved top and secret lock.
Size: 15 x 12 cm x 5 cm
This item is made by Aspiration International which is a small organisation in Delhi, India. It organises small groups of semi-skilled and skilled artisans with the aim of promoting and developing cottage industries, improving economic and social welfare and providing fair wages. These groups are located all over India and some have now become independent artisans in their own community.
Small trinket box with stone inlay
Size: 7.5 x 7.5 cm
This item is made by Tara Projects who work in and around Delhi, helping to generate steady work and income for home-based craftsmen by creating opportunities for them to market and sell their goods.
3 in stock
This fairtrade 3D model kit arrives pre-cut from wooden board - the pieces simply push out. Once you've pushed them out, start to slot the pieces together to form the model. No tools, cutting or glueing required! There is an easy to follow numbering system to follow to build the model. They look great when built. Once finished the model can be painted or vanished. (paints and varnish not included)
This 3D classic car model kit is imported by Siiren, a UK-based company whose ethos it is to personally ensure their products are not produced in sweatshops and guarantee no child labour has been used. They buy direct from the artisans, which cuts out the middleman and means the artisans are receiving around four times the price for their craftsmanship than they otherwise would. In addition, all Siiren products are made of wood taken from proven sustainable sources, with a required unique stamp and serial number which ensures that the wood is under legal and enviromental control, so they're eco-friendly too!
Assembled size: 28 x 10 x 9.5 cm
Please note: Choking hazard - not suitable for children under 36 months.
'World Groove' is an upbeat, global dance party that features the hottest blends of world music with electronica, dance music and more. It's also an enhanced CD, featuring a colourful music video by Egyptian star Hisham Abbas. The video is a visual celebration of world music and culture featuring videos and concert footage from around the globe.
©Copyright 1996-2015 Putumayo
Our world music selection is produced by a record company that is committed to helping communities in the countries from where the music originates.
Beautifully handcrafted fair trade leather moneybox in the shape of an elephant. Features slit in top and press stud fastening opening on bottom.
Made from goat leather, these embossed money boxes are all hand-painted using AZO and PCP-free dyes.
Approx Size: 16 x 10 x 4.5 cm
This item is made by Madhya Kalikata Shilpangan in India, who help the artisans develop their skills through training workshops, educational and medical facilities, financial aid for new equipment and long-term interest free loans.
Lovely handpainted sofa occupied by a couple of cheeky moggies. The perfect gift for cat lovers!
These fun Bali cats are hand-carved from Albesia wood, one of the fastest growing trees in the world and therefore a perfect sustainable material.
The production of these handicrafts in Indonesian villages prevents the artisans from having to go into the cities for employment. They get good and prompt payment for their work which enables them to support their families and cover school fees.
Lovely handpainted tartan sofa occupied by a couple of cheeky moggies. The perfect gift for cat lovers!
These fun Bali cats are hand-carved from Albesia wood, one of the fastest growing trees in the world and therefore a perfect sustainable material.
The production of these handicrafts in Indonesian villages prevents the artisans from having to go into the cities for employment. They get good and prompt payment for their work which enables them to support their families and cover school fees.
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