 | Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur by Various Artists
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $3.31 U2, REM, Christina Aguilera&Avril Lavigne cover John Lennon songs. The proceeds go to Amnesty International's campaign to help the people of Darfur.Amnesty International has become controversial lately,due to its falling-out with the Vatican over its belief in "women's safe access to abortions."
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 | Putumayo Presents: Celtic Crossroads by Various Artists
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $3.99 Celtic techno music...but no Enya. Part of the proceeds go to Amnesty International.
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 | Putumayo Presents: North African Groove by Various Artists
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $7.99 Cheb Mami,Khaled,and Hamid Baroudi are some artists on this groovy North African compilation. Portion of the proceeds goes to the Search for Common Ground in its efforts to bring about peace in the Middle East.
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 | Putumayo Presents: One World, Many Cultures by Various Artists
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $3.99 Amazing duets between Cheb Mami&Ziggy Marley,Willie Nelson&the Toots&Maytals,Alan Stivell&Youssou N'Dour.A multicultural musical melting pot. $1 from each CD goes to Search for Common Ground in resolving conflicts around the world.
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 | Putumayo Presents: Mali by Various Artists
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $5.45 Electrifying music from Mali's best:Issa Bagayogo (a.k.a."Techno Issa"),the blues rock of Tinariwen,and guitarist Habib Koite.Part of the proceeds goes to Oxfam's development efforts in Mali.
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 | Putumayo Presents: Acoustic Africa by Various Artists
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $8.45 Soothing acoustic songs from Angelique Kidjo,Vusi Mahlasela&Habib Koite and lesser-known African singer-songwriters.Part of the proceeds goes to Oxfam's "Make Trade Fair",as well as Mercy Corps' aid to the people in Darfur&African victims of HIV/AIDS.
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 | Putumayo Presents: Asian Lounge by Various Artists
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $5.99 Enchanting Asian music from Prem Joshua,Nataraj XT,Deepak Chopra and others.Part of proceeds go to Oxfam's efforts in Asia and tsunami relief.
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 | Brasileiro by Various Artists
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $5.95 Perfect introduction to Brazilian music. Songs from the quirky Chico Cesar,the late great diva Clara Nunes,and acoustic guitarist Rosa Passos.Part of proceeds go to AMENCAR in helping Brazilian children.
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 | Putumayo Presents: Acoustic Brazil by Various Artists
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $6.55 Soothing acoustic music from Rita Ribeiro,Gal Costa,Caetano Veloso. Part of proceeds go to AMENCAR in helping Brazilian children.
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 | Putumayo Presents: Brazilian Lounge by Various Artists
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $7.97 Chill-out Brazilian beats with Bebel Gilberto,Seu Jorge,Luca Mundaca and others.Part of proceeds go to Rukha in helping Brazilian street children.
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 | Putumayo Presents: Music from the Wine Lands by Various Artists
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $5.40 Spanish-Cuban music from Amparanoia,African acoustic guitar from the late David Hewitt,banjo from Alison Brown,and nouvelle chanson from Pauline Croze grace this wine-themed album.Part of proceeds go to the Slow Food Movement,encouraging organic farming&care for environment.
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 | Putumayo Presents: World Party by Various Artists
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $4.48 Dance music from around the world. Part of proceeds go to Action Against Hunger.
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 | Radio Latino by Various Artists
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $3.49 Latin alternative and pop rock. $1 from each CD goes to United for Colombia to help child victims of landmines.
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 | Putumayo Presents: Turkish Groove by Various Artists
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $6.49 Groovy Turkish music. Part of proceeds goes to helping Turkish children.
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 | Putumayo Presents: Latin Lounge by Various Artists
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $6.49 Music from Los Aterciopelados (as well as Deepak Chopra!) are on this relaxing Latin album. Part of proceeds goes to Oxfam's efforts in Latin America.
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 | Monterey International Pop Festival by Various Artists
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $6.72 Relive the Summer of Love with Janis Joplin,Otis Redding,Ravi Shankar,and Simon&Garfunkel. Part of proceeds goes to the Monterey International Pop Foundation to help those in physical,mental and spiritual need.
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 | Enchanted Canyons by Native Flute Ensemble
Buy used from: $4.89 Enchanting flute music evoking the ancient places in New Mexico. Part of the proceeds used to go to helping children at the Taos Pueblo.
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 | Gardens of Eden by Various Artists
Buy used from: $7.97 One of the first Earth-friendly compilations ever (I think Sting's rainforest benefit had come out)A wonderful Maori chorus from New Zealand,Hawaiian acoustic guitar music,and Brazilian bossa nova uniting with Indian classical music.This album was outreach for the Nature Conservancy,Friends of the Earth,and World Wildlife Fund.
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 | Guiding Star by Vusi Mahlasela
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $6.61 Electrifying acoustic South African music from "The Voice." Amazing songs include "Sower of Words" (with Dave Matthews),"Every time" (with Jem),"Chamber of Justice" and "River Jordan." Part of the proceeds go to Nelson Mandela's HIV/AIDS global awareness campaign&Mahlasela's Music Development Foundation.
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 | Groundwork Act To Reduce Hunger
Buy used from: $0.01 The Starbucks/Hear Music charity album to benefit a global found to combat hunger&help people become self-sufficient.Has amazing acoustic&remix selections from Sheryl Crow,Moby,Emmylou Harris,Michael Franti,Madonna,Chocolate Genius,and Youssou N'Dour.
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 | Putumayo Presents: World Hits by Various Artists
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $7.19 Putumayo dances down memory lane with the Gipsy Kings' "Bamboleo" and Santana's "Oye como va." Part of proceeds goes to an initiative in promoting global education&citizenship.
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 | Putumayo Presents: Israel by Various Artists
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $4.99 Mystical,magical music from Israel,the Holy Land. Part of proceeds go to the Israeli Humanitarian Fund,and also promoting friendship&education between Israeli&Arab children.
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 | Putumayo Presents: African Party by Various Artists
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $7.50 Joyous Afropop! A portion of the proceeds goes to helping African communities&children affected by HIV/AIDS.
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 | The Soul of a New Cuisine: A Discovery of the Foods and Flavors of Africa by Marcus Samuelsson
Buy new: $26.40 / Used from: $9.98 Delicious African cuisine from around the ancient continent,with Marcus Samuelsson as the tour guide. The paperback version at Starbucks gave $1 for each copy to UNICEF.
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 | The World in your Kitchen: Vegetarian recipes from Africa, Asia and Latin America for Western kitchens by Troth Wells
Buy new: $15.96 / Used from: $7.95 This cookbook with cuisine from around the world (along with contributions from Glenda Jackson and Julie Christie) supports Fair Trade. Recipes from Bolivia, Ecuador, Cambodia, Kenya.
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 | In the Name of Love: Africa Celebrates U2 by Various Artists
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $8.38 Amazing covers of U2 songs by Angelique Kidjo, Vieux Farka Toure, the Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars and Vusi Mahlasela. The profits go to the Global Fund in combating HIV/AIDS and malaria in Africa.
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 | Putumayo Presents: Quebec by Various Artists
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $7.88 While people know of Canadian musicians like Joni Mitchell, Avril Lavigne, Celine Dion, Daniel Powter and Gordon Lightfoot, Putumayo sheds light on lesser-known folk rockers. A portion of the profits goes to keeping Canadian folk music a living art form.
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 | Songs for Tibet - The Art of Peace by Various Artists
Buy new: $17.99 Moby, Dave Matthews, Jackson Browne, and Alanis Morrissette enlighten people through music about the suffering in Tibet.
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 | Putumayo Presents: Acoustic France by Various Artists
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $8.41 Acoustic French music,from the Bay Area-based Rupa and the April Fishes to France's First Lady,Carla Bruni. A portion of the proceeds goes to Chain of Hope.
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 | Putumayo Presents: Acoustic Arabia by Various Artists
Buy new: $15.98 Acoustic music of the Middle East. Proceeds go to the Said Foundation to help children in need.
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