http://www.putumayo.com/catalog/item.php?item_number=248-2

Artist/ Song Sample

Bendeniz/ Kirmizi Biber
Mustafa Sandal/ Kalmadi
Sertab/ Buda
Nilgül/ Piş Pişla
Tarkan/ Dudu
Gülseren/ Şinanay
Emrah/ Kusursuzsun
Göksel/ Ayrilik Günü
Tuğba Ekinci/ Oha Falan Oldum Yani
Nazan Öncel/ Atiyosun
Sezen Aksu/ Şanima Inanma

"In 2005, Putumayo’s head of A&R, Jacob Edgar traveled to Istanbul to immerse himself in Turkey’s culture and discover its music. Though its cities are filled with the ancient architecture of its long history, Turkey is considered one of the most modern Muslim countries in the world. This cultural juxtaposition is most evident in Turkey’s contemporary pop music scene, where classical traditions and instrumentation blend with sophisticated global pop and dance music. Putumayo World Music’s newest release, Turkish Groove, reflects this unique musical mosaic..."

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Personally I don't like this mix. I don't think it justifies what turkish music has to offer. Say I wanted to introduce someone to turkish music and gave them this cd; I don't think they would understand the essence of it.
And what's with the spanish talking?

azade, I agree with you. I don't much like this mix either.
It's too much influenced by 'world music' trends. I much prefer contemporary Turkish singers who reflect traditional sanat and halk styles. But, there it is.