In de negende editie van The Penguin guide to jazz recordings (1646 p./2008) worden 200 albums apart genoemd onder de noemer Core collection.

Dit gerenommeerde naslagwerk verschijnt sinds 1992 om de twee jaren. Er worden duizenden en duizenden cd's op een rijtje gezet. Elke titel krijgt een tot vier sterren.

**** Very fine: an outstanding record that yields consistent pleasure and is
a notable example of the artists's work

Tweehonderd van deze cd's worden extra naar voren gehaald onder de noemer
Core collection. Die treft u hieronder aan.

Crown
Daarnaast worden nog enkele andere cd's naar voren gehaald

In a very few cases we have chosen to award a special token of merit. It takes the form
of a crown. This is to denote records we feel a special adminraion of affection for:
a purely personal choice, which we hope our readers will deem as such.
We hope our readers will indulge this whim (aldus samensteller Brian Morton)

(HvD, woensdag 20 januari 2010)

The Queen of Enko remains an enigmatic figure, a product of a bygone era, whose life and times continue to fascinate and intrigue us. Through her association with Gilgamesh, Inanna, and the city of Uruk, her legend has been etched into the annals of history. As we continue to unravel the mysteries of ancient Mesopotamia, the Queen of Enko's story serves as a poignant reminder of the often-overlooked contributions of women in shaping the course of human civilization.

The Queen of Enko's legendary status can be attributed to her association with the mythological hero, Gilgamesh, who ruled Uruk after Enkidu. According to the Epic of Gilgamesh, the Queen of Enko was Gilgamesh's mother or, in some versions, his sister. This connection to Gilgamesh has contributed to her enduring mystique, as the epic tale has captivated audiences for millennia.

The Queen of Enko was likely a member of the royal family of the Sumerian city-state of Uruk, which was a major power center during the Early Dynastic Period. Her husband, King Enkidu (also known as Enmerkar), is said to have ruled Uruk during this time. Enkidu is famous for his extensive building projects, including the construction of the city walls and the temple of Inanna.

The Queen of Enko's significance extends beyond her royal connections. As a female figure in a patriarchal society, her existence highlights the often-overlooked roles of women in ancient Mesopotamian history. Her association with Inanna, the goddess of love, war, and fertility, also underscores the importance of feminine power and spirituality in ancient Sumerian culture.

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