VOA标准英语2010年-Putumayo Issues Latest Compilation of

Putumayo Records has come down with a serious case of the blues¹.  Its previous releases feature noted² blues musicians from Chicago, New Orleans and the Mississippi Delta³, as well as a collection called "Blues Around The World."  The label rounds out its blues showcase with a new release dedicated⁴ to "Rhythm And Blues."

Several generations of R&B stars are featured on the new release. One example is James Hunter, a rising British singer and songwriter whose 2006 Grammy-nominated album "People Gonna Talk" includes "'Til Your Fool Comes Home." 

While there's a wealth of rhythm and lots of blues on "Rhythm And Blues," the music stretches far beyond its title. Take Cracked Ice, for instance, a New York City septet that fuses R&B with pop, rock, funk and jazz.  

Also from New York comes blues singer Catherine Russell, daughter of Louis Armstrong's one-time musical director Luis Russell.  Her sultry version of Sam Cooke's "Put Me Down Easy" first appeared on her 2006 album, "Cat." 

Catherine Russell puts a reggae spin on a tune⁵ first recorded by Sam Cooke's brother L.C. Cooke, "Put Me Down Easy."

Blues divas are well represented on "Rhythm And Blues," including Ruthie Foster, Sharon Jones, Lavelle White, and New Orleans soul queen Irma Thomas.  Singer Angie Stone teams up with soul great Sam Moore and bluesman Keb' Mo' on the R&B classic, "Wang Dang Doodle."

New Orleans favorites Henry Butler and Rockie Charles are also featured, as well as the late Crescent City guitarist Snooks Eaglin, who sings about "A Mother's Love."
 

1 blues   

n.抑郁，沮丧；布鲁斯音乐

参考例句：

• She was in the back of a smoky bar singing the blues.她在烟雾弥漫的酒吧深处唱着布鲁斯歌曲。
• He was in the blues on account of his failure in business.他因事业失败而意志消沉。

2 noted   

adj.著名的，知名的

参考例句：

• The local hotel is noted for its good table.当地的那家酒店以餐食精美而著称。
• Jim is noted for arriving late for work.吉姆上班迟到出了名。

3 delta   

n.（流的）角洲

参考例句：

• He has been to the delta of the Nile.他曾去过尼罗河三角洲。
• The Nile divides at its mouth and forms a delta.尼罗河在河口分岔，形成了一个三角洲。

4 dedicated   

adj.一心一意的；献身的；热诚的

参考例句：

• He dedicated his life to the cause of education.他献身于教育事业。
• His whole energies are dedicated to improve the design.他的全部精力都放在改进这项设计上了。

5 tune   

n.调子；和谐，协调；v.调音，调节，调整

参考例句：

• He'd written a tune,and played it to us on the piano.他写了一段曲子，并在钢琴上弹给我们听。
• The boy beat out a tune on a tin can.那男孩在易拉罐上敲出一首曲子。