Congo to Cuba

In this week’s Putumayo World Music Hour, Rosalie Howarth and Dan Storper explore the profound musical connection between two lands of two different continents, Africa and Cuba, with a third region thrown in too: New York City. Episode 25.08 Airdates: February 17th - February 23rd, 2025 Featuring: 1. Gnonnas Pedro - “Yiri Yiri Boum” (From the album “Congo to Cuba” on Putumayo) 2. Paris Combo - “ Mais Que Fait La Nasa?” (From the album “ Attraction” on Ark 21) 3. Chico Alvarez - “ Val’ Carretero” (From the album “Congo to Cuba” on Putumayo) 4. Rene Lacaille & Bob Brozman - “Lang La” (From the album “Digdig” on Riverboat Records) 5. Bonga - “Luanda Nbolo” (From the album “Angola 72” on Tinder) 6. Richard Bona - “Te Dikalo” (From the album “Scenes From My Life” on Columbia) 7. Rajery - “Sarotra Ny Miana” (From the album “Fanamby” on Mad Minute Music) 8. Paulo Flores - “Poema do Semba” (From the album “Canto Angola” on Universal France) 9. Balla Tounkara - “Le Monde Est Fou (It’s a Crazy World)” (From the album “Congo to Cuba” on Putumayo) 10. Orchestra Baobab - “Utru Horas” (From the album “Pirates Choice” on World Circuit) 11. Hermanos Santa Cruz - “El Tamalito” (From the album “Grandes Exitos” on EDG Discos) 12. Mama Sissoko - “Safiatou” (From the album “Soleil de Minuit” on Tinder)