Putumayo World Music Hour

This week, we head up towards the arctic circle, for music from Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Join us for Northern Lights, the music of Scandinavia! Episode 26.31 Airtime: July 20th - July 26th Featuring: 1. Rita Eriksen - Villemann Og Magnhild (from the albumx “Tideland" & "Dublin to Dakar” on Kirkelig Kulturversted / Putumayo) 2. Garmarna - O Frondens Virga/ O Growing Branch (from the album “Hildegard von Bingen” on Massproduktion / Networks Records Group) 3. Bobby Hughes Combination - Goi (Vegetarian Mix) (from the album “Stereo Deluxe 2” on Stereo Deluxe) 4. Vartinna - Emoton (from the album “Vihma” on Wicklow) 5. Simbi - Ibo Gran Moun (from the album “Kalalou” on Xource) 6. Bugge Weseltoft feat. Sidsel Endresen - You Might Say (from the album “Sharing” on Sonet) 7. El Septeto - Runidera (from the albums “Somos El Septeto" & "Salsa Around the World” on Mipu Music / Putumayo) 8. Sanna Kallman, Johan Hogenas - Wangol (from the album “Café Creole” on CC’n’C Records) 9. Gjallarhorn - Hjaonongarima (from the album “Sjofn” on Northside) 10. Mari Boine - Alddagasat Ipmilat (from the album “Odda Hamis” on Jazzland) 11. Wimme - Gierran (Enchantment) (from the album “Gierran & Arctic Paradise Compilation” on Rockadillo Records) 12. Simbi - Wi Yo (from the album “Kalalou” on Xource) 13. Varttina - Milja (from the album “Ilmatar” on North Side)

Join us as we delve into Le Monde Francais (The French World) featuring music from Africa, the Caribbean and Louisiana in this week's episode of Putumayo World Music Hour. Episode: 26.29 Airtime: July 13th - July 19th, 2026 Featuring: 1. Thomas Fersen - Au Café de la Paix (from the albums "Les Ronds de Carotte" & "Paris" on Warner Music France / Putumayo) 2. Henri Dikongue - Francoise (from the albums "C'est La Vie" & "Africa" on Tinder / Putumayo) 3. Alan Stivell w/ Youssou N'Dour - A United Earth 1 (from the albums "I Douar" & "One World Many Cultures" on Francis Dreyfus / Putumayo) 4. Keren Ann - Jardin D'Hiver (from the albums "La Biographie de Luka Philipsen" & "Paris" on EMI Music France / Putumayo) 5. Zebda - Je Crois Que Ca Va Pas Etre Possible (from the album "Essence Ordinaire" on Barclay) 6. Michel Martelly & Black Alex - Pa Manyen Fanm Nan (from the albums "Haitian Troubadours" & "French Caribbean" on Sono / Putumayo) 7. Pascal Parisot - Je Reste Au Lit (from the albums "Rumba" & "Paris" on Epic / Putumayo) 8. Hamid Baroudi - Sidi (from the albums "Sidi" & "North African Groove" on Vielklang / d Putumayo) 9. Kali - L'Histoire Du Zouk (from the albums "L'Histoire Du Zouk" & "Caribbean Party" on Putumayo) 10. OK! Ryos - Nengone Nodegu (from the albums "Kuni" & "South Pacific Islands" on Mangrove / Putumayo) 11. Amina - Dis-Moi Pourquoi (from the albums "RFI's Music Channel on Satellite" & "North African Groove" on RFI Musique / Putumayo) 12. Maurane - Pour les Ames, Pour les Hommes (from the album "Toi du Monde" on Universal Music France) 13. File - Pont de Vue (from the albums "Cajun Dance Band" & "Cajun" on Flying Fish Records / Putumayo) 14. Paris Combo - Fibre De Verre (from the albums "Attraction" & "French Café" on Polydor / Universal Music Label / Putumayo)

Join us as we experience the musical bounty of one of the world's most dynamic nations, Spain or España. From the acoustic pop of Madrid to the flamenco-inspired mestizo sounds of Barcelona, we'll take a musical journey, exploring how the country's unique regions each infuse Spain's rich musical paella with diverse flavors. Episode 23.28 Airtime: July 6th - 12th, 2026 Featuring: 1. Aquitamxe - Negro Vielo (from the album “Spain – The Greatest Songs Ever” on Petrol) 2. Peret - Para Poder Olvidarla (from the albums “Que Levante El Dedo" & "España” on Rumba Classics / Putumayo) 3. Bebe - Revolvió (from the album “Pafuera Telaranas” on Virgin) 4. Burguitos - Por Los Besos Que Me Das (from the albums “Por Los Besos Que Me Das" & "España” on Self-released / Putumayo) 5. Jarabe de Palo - Depende (from the albums “Orquesta Reciclando" & "España” on Skip Records / Putumayo) 6. Gertrudis - Remedios (from the albums “Gertrudis" & "España” on Mass Records / Putumayo) 7. Ojos de Brujo - Baraka (from the album “Aocaná” on Warner Spain) 8. Depedro - Como El Viento (from the albums “Depedro" & "España” on EMI Spain / Putumayo) 9. Calima - Lunita (from the albums “Tierra" & "España” on K-Industria / Putumayo) 10. Maria del Mar Bonet - Mai Donis Per Finit (from the album “Terra Secreta” on PICAP) 11. Macaco - Mulata Descolorada (from the albums “Rumbo Submarino" & "Latin Reggae” on Edel Records / Putumayo) 12. Biel Ballester Trio - When I Was A Boy (from the album “Bistro de Barcelona” on Refined Records) 13. Xabier Lete - San Martin, Azken Larrosa (from the albums “Euskal Herriko Musika" & "España” on Elkar / Putumayo) 14. Buika - La Falsa Moneda (from the album “Niña de Fuego” on Casa Limón) 15. Almasala - Que No Tengo Prisa (from the album “Eolh” on Ventilador Music)

A fun-filled musical adventure to India, China, Japan and may other Asian countries. Episode - 26.27 Airs June 29th - July 5th, 2026 Featuring: 1. Faye Wong - Wait a Moment (from the album "Faye Wong" on EMI) 2. Long-ge - Playing Mahjong (from the album "Face TMC" on Taiwan Colors Music) 3. Niraj Chag feat. Swati Natekar - Khwaab (from the album "Along the Dusty Road" on India on Buzz-erk / Putumayo) 4. Tony Q & Rastafara - Bunglon (from the album "Damai dengan Cinta" on 267 Records) 5. Mamer - Iligai (from the album "Eagle" on Real World Records) 6. Rita Lestariani - Sinar (from the album "Akhirnya" on High-on Chai Productions) 7. Kailash Her & Kailasa - Chaandan Mein (from the album "Yatra (Nomadic Souls)" on Cumbancha) 8. Lanna Commins - Sincere (from the album "Lanna Commins" on GMM Grammy / MGA) 9. Haruomi Hosono - Train Is Coming (from the album "Hosono House" on Bellwood Records) 10. Mok Kyung Kim - Mok's Blues (from the album "6th Blues Album" on Universal) 11. The Bangkok Acoustic - La-Mer-Sao (from the album "The Bangkok Acoustic" on Groovin House Records 12. Kiran Ahluwalia - Vo Kuch (Passion) (from the album "Beyond Boundaries / India" on Kiran Music / Putumayo) 13. Amin - Time After TIme (from the album "Amin" on Dreamusic)

We’re going continental this week to explore the rich, varied music scene created by some of the most talented singer-songwriters in Europe. Episode 26.26 Airtime: June 22nd - June 28th, 2026 Featuring: 1. Louise Attaque - Depuis Toujours (from the album “Depuis Toujours [Single]” on Atmospheriques) 2. Thomas Fersen - Au Café de la Paix (from the albums “Les Ronds de Carotte" & "Paris” on Warner Music France / Putumayo) 3. 2raumwohnung - Madchen Mit Plan (from the album “In Wirklich” on BMG) 4. Markscheider Kunst - Sleep (from the album “St. Petersburg-Kinshasa Tranzit” on Boosey Media) 5. Jarabe De Palo - La Flaca (from the albums “La Flaca" & "Blues Around The World” on Virgin Records / Putumayo) 6. Jorge Fernando - Velho Fado (from the albums “Velho Fado" & "Music From the Winelands” on Times Square Records / Putumayo) 7. Tosca - Heidi Bruehl (from the album “J.A.C.” on G-Stone / K7) 8. Makam - Vadgesztenye (from the album “Szinbad” on FONO Records) 9. Viktoria Tolstoy - Du Ar Blast (from the album “Sampler Disc” on EMI) 10. Gianmaria Testa - Dentro al Cinema (from the albums “Altre Latitudini" & "Italian Café” on Le Chant du Monde / Putumayo) 11. George Dalaras - Sou Axize Mia Kaliteri Agalia (from the albums “Thessaloniki - Giannena Me Duo Papoutsia Panina" & "Greece: A Musical Odyssey” on Minos - EMI A.E. / Putumayo) 12. Bandabardo - Non Sarai Mai (from the albums “Bondo! Bondo!" & "Euro Lounge” on Danny Rose / Putumayo) 13. Ilhan Ersahin - Girl (from the albums “Harikalar Diyart" & "Euro Lounge” on Doublemoon Records / Putumayo) 14. Nynke Laverman - De Wite Moarne (from the album “De Maisfrou” on FAMA) 15. Carla Bruni - Quelqu'un M'a Dit (from the albums “Quelqu'un M'a Dit" & "Paris” on Naïve / Putumayo)

Join us as we follow the easy-going, swaying beat of reggae from its original home in Jamaica to countries like Brazil, France, India, South Africa, and Australia. Episodes 26.25 Air Dates: June 15th - June 21st, 2026 Featuring: 1. Lucky Dube - We Love It (from the album "Reggae Around the World" on Putumayo) 2. Ben Harper - Jah Work (from the album "The Will to Live" on Virgin) 3. Blekbala Mujik - Drankingbala (from the albums "Blekbala Mujik" & "Reggae Around the World" on CAAMA / Putumayo) 4. Julieta Venegas - No Hace Falta (from the album "Limon y Sal" on Norte / SonyBMG) 5. Zeca Baleiro - Salao de Beleza (from the albums "Por Onde Andara Stephen Fry?" & "Reggae Around the World" on MZA Music / Putumayo) 6. Apache Indian - Om Numah Shivaya (from the albums "Karma" & "World Reggae" on Universal Music / Putumayo) 7. Ernest Ranglin - Stop That Train (from the album "Reggae Around the World" on Putumayo) 8. Manu Chao - Clandestino (from the album "Clandestino" on Ark 21) 9. Maixa Ta Ixiar - Arnasa Hartzera (from the album "Mantalgorri" on Triki-Elkar) 10. Lucky Ali - Kitni Haseen Zindagi (from the album "Aks" on Sony Music India) 11. Majek Fashek - Promised Land (from the album "Reggae Around the World" on Putumayo) 12. Peter Rowan - No Woman, No Cry (live) (from the album "Reggae Around the World" on Putumayo)

Africa is well-known for its energetic dance styles including mbalax, bikutsi, and Afrobeat. But there is also a softer, gentler tradition of ballads and storytelling using instruments such as the harp-like kora, the mbira, or thumb-piano, the acoustic guitar itself, and of course, the voice: the most acoustic instrument of them all! Experience these in a mellow and melodious visit to an "African Cafe". Episode 26.24 Airdate: June 8th - June 14th, 2026 Featuring: 1. Winyo - Odongo (from the album “African Café” on Putumayo) 2. Yoro Ndiaye - Namm naa leen (from the album “African Café on Putumayo) 3. Eneida Marta - Mindjer (from the album “Acoustic Africa” on Putumayo) 4. Oliver Mtukudzi - Mukana (from the albums “African Café" & "World Café” on Putumayo) 5. Ray Lema with Ballou Canta, Fredy Massamba and Rodrigo Viana - Leila (from the album “African Café” on Putumayo) 6. Jaja Bashengezi - Ndule (from the album “African Café” on Putumayo) 7. Franco & Le TPOK Jazz - Likambo Ya Ngana (from the album “African Café” on Putumayo) 8. Takeifa - Yeke Yeke (from the albums “African Café" & "African Playground" & "African Dreamland” on Putumayo) 9. Souad Massi - Raoui (from the album “Women of Africa” on Putumayo) 10. Rokia Traoré - Laidu (from the album “African Café” on Putumayo) 11. Diogal - Sore (from the album “Acoustic Africa” on Putumayo) 12. Kaissa - To Ndje (from the album “Women of Africa” on Putumayo) 13. Toto Bona Lokua - M’aa Kiana (from the albums “African Café" & "African Dreamland” on Putumayo)

Tune in as we hear classic pop melodies get a unique spin by musicians from different cultures. Airs: June 1st - June 7th, 2026 Episode: 26. 23 Featuring: 1. Toots and the Maytals - I Gotta Woman (from the album "Light Your Light" on Concord Music Group) 2. Skank - Estare Prendido en Tus Dedos (from the album "Outlandos D’America" on Ark 21) 3. Ba Cissoko - Sunday Bloody Sunday (from the album "In the Name of Love: Africa Celebrates U2" on Shout Factory) 4. Basilis Kazoullis - O Pugmachos (Boxer) (from the album "I Lyra Sas Parousiazei" on Lyra) 5. Nouvelle Vague - I Melt With You (from the album "Nouvelle Vague" on Luaka Bop) 6. Jake Shimbabukuro - While My Guitar Gently Weeps (from the album "Walking Down Rainhill" on Hitchhike Records) 7. Mo’Horizons - Hit the Road Jack (from the albums "Remember Tomorrow" & "Cover the World" on Stereo Deluxe / Putumayo) 8. Vieux Farka Toure - Bullet the Blue Sky (from the album "In the Name of Love: Africa Celebrates U2" on Shout Factory) 9. Hamid Bouchnak - Yamra la Tabkiche (from the album "Bladi" on Fassiphone / Atlas) 10. Sergio Cammariere - Il Mare (from the album "Sergio Cammariere" on EMI) 11. Majek Fashek - Hotel California (from the album "Rhythms In Common" on EMI / Capitol Music) 12. Sunhidi Chauhan - Kaisi Paheli Zindgani (from the album "Parineeta Soundtrack" on Tips) 13. Ladysmith Black Mambazo with Des’ree - Ain’t No Sunshine (from the albums "In Harmony" & "Cover the World" on GMI / Putumayo)

The sea has always had a profound influence on many cultures. This week we’ll explore how the sea has influenced music around the globe. Episode 26.22 Airdates: May 25th - May 31st Featuring: 1. Pepeu Gomes - A Lua E O Mar (from the album “Meu Coração” on Trauma) 2. Angelique Kidjo - Goddess of the Sea (from the album “Fifa” on Mango) 3. Boy Ge Mendes - Cumbia Letu (from the albums “Lagoa" & "Cape Verde” on Tinder / Putumayo) 4. Cesaria Evora - Cabo Verde Manda Mantenha (from the albums “Cafe Atlantico" & "Cape Verde” on RCA / Putumayo) 5. Oceania - Kihikihi (from the album “Oceania” on Point Music) 6. Freddie Notes and the Rudies - Montego Bay (from the album “This is Ska Too” on Music Collection) 7. Capercaillie - Fear Allabain (from the album “To the Moon” on Green Linnet / Putumayo) 8. Barrio Chino - Saudade (from the albums “Voces del Sur" & "A Mediterranean Odyssey” on Archipel / Putumayo) 9. Solas - The Maid on the Shore (from the albums “Sunny Spells and Scattered Showers" & "Celtic Tides” on Shanachie / Putumayo) 10. Te Vaka - Tagaloa (from the album “Ki Mua” on Creative New Zealand) 11. Celso Machado - Despedida (from the albums “Jongo Le" & "Brasileiro” on Daqui / Putumayo) 12. Lee Scratch Perry - Seaside (from the album “On the Wire” on Trojan) 13. Cris Aflalo - Pra Jogar No Oceano (from the album "Musica" on Warner Brasil) 14. Paulinho da Viola - Sa M' Appel Fou

Episode 26:21 Air Dates: May 18th - May 24th Tune in as we explore classic rhythm & blues performed by first generation legends and rising stars of today’s retro R&B revival! Features: 1. Sharon & Dap Kings - 100 Days, 100 Nights (from the album "Rhythm and Blues" on Putumayo) 2. Quantic Soul Orchestra feat. Kabir - Who Knows (from the albums "Tropidelico" & "Rhythm and Blues" on Tru Thoughts/Putumayo) 3. Asa - 360 (from the albums "Tropidelico" & "Rhythm and Blues" on Tru Thoughts/Putumayo) 4. Belo with Andy Barrow - Ayiti Leve (from the album "Alo Haiti: Mountains Beyond Mountains" on Soley Sounds) 5. Toots and the Maytals - I Gotta Woman (from the album "Light Your Light" on Concord Music Group) 6. Angelique Kidjo feat. John Legend - Move On Up (from the album "Oyo" on Naïve) 7. Sam Moore, Keb' Mo and Angie Stone - Wang Dang Doodle (from the albums "Randy Jackson's Music Club" & "Rhythm and Blues" on Concord Records/Putumayo) 8. Ruth Brown - I Don't Know (from the album "Miss Rhythm (Greatest Hits and More)" on Rhino) 9. James Hunter - 'Til Your Fool Comes Home (from the albums "People Gonna Talk" & "Rhythm and Blues" on Rounder Records/Putumayo) 10. Lavelle White - I've Never Found a Man to Love (from the albums "It Haven't Been Easy" & "Rhythm and Blues" on Discovery Records/Putumayo) 11. Mandingda feat. Derek Martin - If You Want Me to Stay (from the album "Mandingda" on AYAM) 12. Zraumwohnung - Jemand Fährt (from the album "Es Wird Morgen" on It-Sounds) 13. Mamani Keita - Yelema (from the album "Yelema" on Universal Music France) 14. Irma Thomas with Henry Butler - River is Waiting (from the albums "Simply Grand" & "Rhythm and Blues" on Rounder Records/Putumayo)

Paul Simon has a body of work that spans over 40 years, with dozens of hit songs. This week on the Putumayo World Music Hour, Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth travel along the musical journey of Paul Simon’s career. Episode 26:19 Airs from May 4th - May 10th, 2026 Featuring: 1. Simon and Garfunkel w/ Los Incas - El Condor Pasa (If I Could) (from the album “Bridge Over Troubled Water” on Columbia) 2. Los Incas - “Kacharpari” (from the album “Los Incas” on Accord Musidisc) 3. Ladysmith Black Mambazo - Nomathemba (from the album “Long Walk to Freedom” on Gallo) 4. Paul Simon w/Ladysmith Black Mambazo - Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes (from the album “Graceland” on Warner Bros.) 5. Paul Simon w/ Milton Nascimento - Spirit Voices (from the album “The Rhythm of the Saints” on Warner Bros.) 6. Paul Simon - The Boy in the Bubble (from the album “Graceland” on Warner Bros.) 7. Paul Simon - The Obvious Child (from the album “The Rhythm of the Saints” on Warner Bros.) 8. Olodum - Venha Me Amar (from the album “Pela Vida” on Chiero Produções) 9. Paul Simon w/ Rockin' Dopsie & The Zydeco Twisters - That Was Your Mother (from the album “Graceland” on Warner Bros.) 10. Basilis Kazoullis - O Pugmachos (The Boxer) (from the album “I Lyra Sas Parousiazei” on Lyra) 11. Emer Kenny - Scarborough Fair (from the album “Parting Glass” on Triloka) 12. Paul Simon - Father and Daughter (from the album “Music From The Motion Picture "The Wild Thornberrys Movie”” on Nick Records)

Episode 26:18 Air Dates: April 27th - May 3rd, 2026 On this episode of the Putumayo World Music Hour, listen to chart-topping tracks from around the world! Featuring: 1. Harry Belafonte - Jamaica Farewell (from the album "Calypso" on RCA) 2. Jimmy Cliff - The Harder They Come (from the albums "Ultimate Collection" & "World Hits" on Hip-O / Putumayo) 3. Deep Forest - Sweet Lullabye (from the album "Deep Forest" on Epc) 4. Gipsy Kings - Bamboleo (from the albums "Gipsy Kings" & "World Hits" on Elektra/Nonesuch / Putumayo) 5. Peter Tosh with Mick Jagger - (You Gotta Walk) Don't Look Back (from the albums "Best of Peter Tosh" & "World Hits" Colombia / Putumayo) 6. Johnny Clegg and Savuka - Scatterlings of Africa (from the album "Third World Child" on Capitol) 7. Youssou N'Dour with Neneh Cherry - 7 Seconds (from the albums "The Guide (Wommat)" & "World Hits" on Chaos/Columbia / Putumayo) 8. Enya - Orinoco Flow (from the album "Watermark" on Reprise) 9. Sergio Mendes - Mas Que Nada (from the album "Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66" on A&M) 10. Mongo Santamaria - Watermelon Man (from the album "Skin on Skin: The Mongo Santamaria Anthology (1985-1995)" on Rhino Records) 11. Manu Dibango - Soul Makossa (from the albums "Soul Makossa" & "World Hits" Unidisc / Putumayo) 12. Santana - Oye Como Va (from the album "Abraxas" on Columbia) 13. Touré Kunda - E'm ma (from the album "Les Freres Griots" on Celluloid Records) 14. Manu Chao - Bongo Bong (from the album "Clandestino" on Ark 21) 15. Bob Marley - Jammin’ (from the album "Exodus" on Island)

On this episode of the Putumayo World Music hour, Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth explore the music of Eastern Europe, an area know for being the crossroads between Asia, the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and Western Europe. Episode: 26:17 Air Dates: April 20th - April 26th, 2026 Featuring: 1. Inna Zhellanaya - "Dalshe" (from the album "Ruke" on Piranha Musik) 2. Romanyi Rota - "Korkore Zav Ande Kalyi Ratyi" (from the album "Phiravelman Kalyi Phur / Gypsy Caravan" on Demo / Putumayo) 3. Darko Rundek & Cargo Orkestar - "Sjaj Sto Izdaje" (from the album "Ruke" on Piranha Musik) 4. Kayah & Goran Bregovic - "To Nie Ptak" (from the album "Unwired: Europe" on World Music Network) 5. Jony Iliev & Band - "Arizona" (from the album Ma Maren Ma on Asphalt Tango Records) 6. Parno Graszt - "Kánák Gijom" (Mikor Mentem) (I Went) (from the album "Járom Az Utam" on Fonó Records) 7. Anastasia Moutsatsou - "Pino-Pino" (from the album "Stou Tragoudiou Tin Ochthi / Greece: A Musical Odyssey" on Lyra/Putumayo) 8. George Dalaras - "Sou Axize Mia Kaliteri Agalia" (from the album "Thessaloniki - Giannena Me Duo Papoutsia Panina / Greece: A Musical Odyssey" on Minos - EMI A.E. / Putumayo) 9. Amaro Suno - "Kutka Avel E Sej Bari" (from the album "Alom A Szememen / Gypsy Caravan" on Fono/Putumayo) 10. Ilhan Ersahin - "Girl" (from the album "Harikalar Diyart / Euro Lounge" on Doublemoon Records/Putumayo) 11. Zulya - "Insomnia (Yokosizliq)" (from the album "Elusive" on UAR) 12. Vanja Lazarova - "Stojne Bre Mome Kocansko" (from the album "Rit Mistica / Euro Lounge" on Third Ear Music / Putumayo) 13. !DelaDap - "Angelo" (from the album "Cigani Ruzsa + Angelo" on Ecco Chamber) 14. Vera Bila & Kale - "Pas O Panori" (from the album "Kale Kalore" om Tinder BMG) 15. Romano Drom - "Ande Pacha" (from the album "Ande Lindri" on Daquí)

Join Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth this week on the Putumayo World Music Hour as they rediscover the “old school” sounds and invoke the nostalgic sounds of French chanson and cabaret, echoes of the glamorous La Dolce Vita in Italy, and Brazilian bossa nova. Episode 26.16 Airdates: April 13th - April 19th, 2026 Featuring: 1. Bossa Nostra - “Jackie” (From the albums “Voyage to Brazillia” on Irma and “Euro Lounge” on Putumayo) 2. BiD Feat. Seu Jorge - “E Depois” (From the albums “Brazilextro – Latin Flavored Club Tunes Session 7” on Audiopharm and “Brazilian Lounge” on Putumayo) 3. Coralie Clement - “Samba de Mon Coeur Qui Bat” (From the albums “Something’s Gotta Give – Music from the Motion Picture” on Sony Music Entertainment and “Paris” on Putumayo) 4. Giorgio Conte - “Cannelloni” (From the albums “Il Contestorie” on Storie de Note and “Italian Café” on Putumayo) 5. El Tattoo Del Tigre - “Come On-A-My-House” (From the album “Chico Max” on El Tattoo Del Tigre) 6. Think of One - “Paletó” (From the albums “Chuva Em Pó” on Zonk Records and “Music from the Chocolate Lands” on Putumayo) 7. Bebel Gilberto - “August Day Song (Remix)” (From the albums “Tanto Tempo Remixes” on Six Degrees Records and “Brazilian Lounge” on Putumayo) 8. Cabo San Roque - “20% de Poliamida” (From the album “Franca Xica” on g3) 9. Amparanoia - “Don’t Leave Me Now” (From the albums “Enchilao” on EMI Odeon and “Latin Lounge” on Putumayo” 10. Serge Gainsbourg - “Marilou Sous La Neige” (From the albums “L’Homme À Tête de Chou” on Philips and “French Café” on Putumayo) 11. Barbara - “Si La Photo Est Bonne” (From the albums “Master Serie” on Polygram and “French Café on Putumayo) 12. Pink Martini - “Sympathique” (From the albums “Sympathique” on Heinz Records and “World Lounge” on Putumayo) 13. Electrocutango - “Felino” (From the albums “Felino” on Random Records and “Tango Around the World” on Putumayo)

On the Putumayo World Music Hour, Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth explore Africa’s irresistible dance and party music: soukous, mbaqanga, chimurenga and more. Episode: 26:15 Air Dates: April 6th - April 12th Featuring: 1. Lura - Festa Di Nha Kumpadri (from the album "M'Bem Di For a" on Lusafrica) 2. Serges Kassy - Jah Libile (from the album "MIDEM 2005 Promo" on EMI) 3. Oliver Mtukudzi - Kunze Kwadoka (from the albums "Paivepo" & "African Party" on Putumayo) 4. Les Go de Koteba - Tougna Fo (Tell the Truth) (from the albums "Cote Divoire" & "African Party" on Juna / Putumayo) 5. Kotoja - Vami Duwe (from the albums "The Super Sawale Collection" & "African Party" on Putumayo) 6. Omani - Ndala (from the album "Ndala" on BMG Africa) 7. Thomas Mapfumo - Sweet Maria (from the album "Toi Toi" on Chimurenga Music) 8. Chiwoniso - Nguva Ye Kufara (from the albums "Rebel Woman" & "African Party" on Cumbancha / Putumayo) 9. Sekouba Bambino - Famou (remix danse) (from the albums "Sinikan" & "African Party" on Adageo / Putumayo) 10. Thomas Chauke Na Shinyori Sisters - Mavholovholo (Shimbindzim binzi) (from the album "Shimatsats a No. 26-Mavholovholo" on CCP Records/EMI South Africa) 11. Maria De Barros - Tabanka (from the album "DEMO CDR" on Maria De Barros) 12. Bonga feat. Marisa Monte - Mulemba Xangola (from the album "Falar de Assim" & "African Party" on Vidisco / Putumayo)

Reggae and Latin roots converge on this episode of the Putumayo World Music Hour: "Latin Reggae." Episode 26.14 Air Dates: March 30th - April 5th Featuring: 1. Macaco - Mulata Descolorado 2. Radio Malanga - Charito Va 3. Cultura Profética - Reggae Rustico 4. Los Pinguos - Tierra Santa 5. Los Cafres - La Receta 6. Los Cafres - Van 7. Kana - Original 8. Muchachito Bombo Infierno - Conversaciones Incompatibles 9. Godwana - Libros Sagrados 10. Sergent Garcia - Mi Ultima Voluntad 11. Rita Ribeiro - Perolas Los Povos 12. Go Lem System - Pura Sangrew 13. Sarazino - Desparatado

Cuba Cuba! Episode: 26:13 Air Dates: March 23rd - 29th, 2026 Featuring: 1. Soneros de Verdad - A Buena Vista (from the album "Cuba! Cuba!" on Putumayo) 2. La Familia Valera Miranda - El Empanadillero (from the album "Cuban Playground" on Putumayo) 3. Sonlokos - Rumba Cob Sabor a Melao (from the album "Cuba! Cuba!" on Putumayo) 4. Ignacio “Mazacote” Carillo - Lagrimas Negras (from the album "Café Cubano" on Putumayo) 5. Al Monte - Palo! (from the album "Cuba! Cuba!" on Putumayo) 6. Pedro Luis Ferrer - Ay, Mi Vidita (from the album "Café Cubano" on Putumayo) 7. Las Ondes Marteles - Rima Caribeña (from the album "Café Cubano" on Putumayo) 8. German Obregón y Palma Real - Pincel Campesino (from the album "Café Cubano" on Putumayo) 9. Armando Garcon y Quinteto Oriente - Chan Chan (from the album "Cuba! Cuba!" on Putumayo) 10. Jose Conde - Elefante en Hotel (from the album "Cuban Playground" on Putumayo) 11. Pedro Luis Ferrer - Cachimbiao Caramelo (from the album "Cuban Playground" on Putumayo) 12. La Familia Valera Mirana - Caballo Viejo (from the album "Cuba! Cuba!" on Putumayo) 13. Adonis Puentes - Tumbando Mangos (from the album "Cuban Playground" on Putumayo) 14. Rene Ferrer - Como A Cada Mañana (from the album "Café Cubano" on Putumayo) 15. Jose Conde y Ola Fresca - Puente a MiGente (from the album "Cuba! Cuba!" on Putumayo)

On this episode of the Putumayo World Music Hour, we sail the brilliant blue waters of the world’s largest inland sea, with ports of call in Spain, Italy, Morocco, Greece, Egypt, and beyond. Episode: 26.12 Mediterranean Cruise Air Dates: March 16th - March 22nd, 2026 Featuring: 1. Miguel Gil - Desesperao (from the albums "Buscando Tu Olor "& "Mediterranean Odyssey" on Seminola Records / Putumayo) 2. Bebe - Siempre Me Quedará (from the albums "Pafuera Telarañas" & "Latin Lounge" on Virgin / Putumayo) 3. Barrio Chino - Saudade (from the albums "Voces del Sur" & "Mediterranean Odyssey" on Archipel Productions / Putumayo) 4. Hafla - Daiha Wlabes (I'll Get Her Anyhow) (from the album "Harem's Secret" on Soulstar) 5. Pietra Montecorvino - Va Sta Musica Sta (from the album "Napoli Mediterranea" on Taranta Power) 6. Giorgio Conte - Cannelloni (from the albums "Il Contestorie" & "Italian Cafe" on Storie di Note / Putumayo) 7. Anastasia Moutsatsou - Pino-Pino (from the albums "Stou Tragoudiou Tin Ochthi" & "Greece: A Musical Odyssey" on Lyra / Putumayo) 8. Orpheas Perides - O Cafes (from the album "I Epochi Ton Cafedon" on Lyra) 9. Mustafa Sandal - Aya Benzer (Royal G's R&B Mix) (from the album "Aya Benzer Remixes" & "World Groove" on Sony France / Putumayo) 10. Lemonada - Inta Omri (from the album "Zaman" on EMI Music Arabia) 11. Amr Diab - Nour El Ain (from the albums "Nour El Ain" & "North African Groove" on EMI Arabia / Putumayo) 12. Darko Rundek & Cargo Orkestar - Sjaj Sto Izdaje (from the album "Ruke" on Piranha Musik) 13. Intik - Notre Devoir (from the albums "La Victoire" & "World Reggae" on Sony Music / Putumayo) 14. Kana - Original (from the albums "Entre freres..." & "Nuevo Latino" on Pama Records / Putumayo)

On this episode of the Putumayo World Music Hour, you'll hear some inspiring collaborations that cross political borders, to foster peace and understanding between cultures. Episode: 26.11 Airdates: March 9th - March 15th, 2026 Featuring: 1. Bob Marley and The Wailers with Eric Clapton - Slogans (from the album "Africa Unite: The Singles Collection" on Tuff Gong / Universal) 2. Wasis Diop with Lena Fiagbe - African Dream (from the albums "Everything Is Never Quite Enough" & "One World, Many Cultures" on Triloka / Putumayo) 3. The Idan Raichel Project - Bo’ee (Come with Me) (from the albums "Idan Raichel's Project" & "One World, Many Cultures" on Cumbancha / Putumayo) 4. The Idan Raichel Project - Mi’Ma'amakim (from the album "Idan Raichel Project" on Cumbancha) 5. Alan Stivell with Youssou N'Dour - A United Earth 1 (from the albums "I Douar "& "One World, Many Cultures" on Francis Dreyfus / Putumayo) 6. Toots and the Maytals with Willie Nelson - Still Is Still Moving To Me (from the albums "True Love" & "One World, Many Cultures" on V2 Records / Putumayo) 7. Zucchero with Sting- Muoio Per Te (from the album "Zucchero & Co." on Universal) 8. Santana with Khaled - Love to the People (from the album "Ya Rayi" on Putumayo) 9. Taj Mahal with Toumani Diabaté and Ramata Diakité - Queen Bee (from the album "One World, Many Cultures" on Putumayo) 10. Counting Crows with Blof - Holiday in Spain (from the album "Holiday in Spain" on Geffin) 11. Rocco De Rosa with Martin Kongo - Malonghi (from the albums "Hata" & "One World, Many Cultures" on Manifesto / Putumayo) 12. Gigi - Utopia (from the albums "Gold & Wax" & "One World, Many Cultures" on RCA Victor / Putumayo) 13. Ladysmith Black Mambazo with Melissa Etheridge and Joe McBride - Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes (from the albums "South Africa" & "Long Walk to Freedom" on Gallo / Putumayo)

This week we reverse directions on the old saying “Westward Ho!” and spotlight music from Eastern Europe. It’s a region that has ancient cultures that go back thousands of years and has a fascinating modern music scene. Episode: 26:10 Air Dates: March 2nd - March 8th Featuring: 1. Mango Molas - Kosti (from the album "Peña" on G.A. Records) 2. Aco Bocina - Oltremare (from the album "Aco Bocina and Fanfare Ciocarlia" on Ponderosa Music) 3. Romanyi Rota - Diri, Diri, So Kerdjan? (from the albums "Phiravelman Kalyi Phur / Gypsy Caravan" on Demo / Putumayo) 4. Kalman Balogh & the Gypsy Cimbalom Band - A Csitari Hegyek Alatt (from the album "Gypsy Jazz" on Rounder) 5. Idan Raichel - Boo-ee (Come)(from the album "Idan Raichel’s Project" on Helicon Records) 6. Miriam Makeba - Xica da Silva (from the album "Reflections" on Heads Up International) 7. Wild Biscuit - Sugar Coated 1x1 (from the album "Seriously Scottish 04" on Scottish Music Centre) 8. Ganga Giri - Ancestors (from the album "Beats Around the Bush" on Ganga Giri) 9. Kalyi Jag - Dance Song From Nagyecsed (from the album "Black Fire-Gypsy Songs From Hungary" on Hungaraoton) 10. Haustor - Demo (from the album "Demo") 11. Marta Sebestyen & Muzsikas - Repulj, Madar, Repulj (from the album "Unwired: Europe" on World Music Network) 12. Vera Bila & Kale - Pas O Panori (from the album "Kale Kalore/ Travel the World with Putumayo DVD" on Tinder/ BMG/ Putumayo) 13. Inna Zhellanaya - Dalshe (from the album "One World" on Putumayo)

On this episode of the Putumayo World Music Hour, Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth travel to Jamaica, home to beautiful beaches, Blue Mountain coffee, rum... and their most famous musical export, reggae. Episode: 26:09 Air Dates: February 23rd - March 1st Featuring: 1. Bob Marley - One Love (Dub Version) (from the album "One World" on Putumayo) 2. Jimmy Cliff - The Harder They Come (from the albums "Ultimate Collection" & "World Hits" on Hip-O / Putumayo) 3. Skatalites - Freedom Sounds (from the albums "From Paris With Love" & "The Caribbean" on World Village / Putumayo) 4. Judy Mowatt - Let’s Dance (from the albums "Sing Our Own Song" & "Reggae Playground" on Shanachie / Putumayo) 5. Toots and the Maytals - I Gotta Woman (from the album "Light Your Light" on Concord Music Group) 6. Peter Tosh with Mick Jagger - (You Gotta Walk) Don’t Look Back (from the albums "Best of Peter Tosh" & "World Hits" on Colombia / Putumayo) 7. Culture - Why am I a Rastaman (from the albums "Humble African" & "Jamaica: Reggae Homeland" on VP Records / Putumayo) 8. Ernest Ranglin - Surfin' (from the album "Below the Bassline" on Island Records) 9. Ziggy Marley with Toots Hibbert - Take Me to Jamaica (from the album "Family Time" on Tuff Gong Worldwide) 10. Kingston Ladies - Train is Coming (from the albums "Ladies’ Turn" & "Caribbean Playground" on Passage Productions / Putumayo) 11. Lee Scratch Perry - Seaside (Mystic Mirror) (from the album "On The Wire" on Trojan) 12. Stanley Beckford - Sam Fi Man (from the albums "Reggaemento" & "The Caribbean" on Calaloo Records / Putumayo) 13. The Jolly Boys - Take Me Back to Jamaica (from the albums "Sunshine ‘n’ Water" & "Calypso" on Rykodisc / Putumayo) 14. Joe Higgs - Upside Down (from the albums "Family" & "Jamaica: Reggae Homeland" on Shanachie / Putumayo)

On this episode on the Putumayo World Music Hour, Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth explore the exciting voices that are helping to introduce Latin Music to mainstream audiences. Episode: 26:08 Air Dates: February 16th - February 22nd Featuring: 1. Bebe - Men Señará (from the albums "Pafuera Telarañas" & "Radio Latino" on Virgin / Putumayo) 2. Miguel Bose & Ana Torroja - Corazones (from the album "No. 1: Un Año de Exitos" on Sony Discos) 3. Juanes with Nelly Furtado - Fotografia (from the album "Un Dia Normal" on Surco Records) 4. David Broza - Me Voy (from the album "Parking Completo" RGB Records) 5. Sacha Nairobi - Princesa (from the albums "Sacha Nairobi" & "Radio Latino" on J&N Records / Fabrika Music Norte / Putumayo) 6. Javier Garcia - Me Gustaría (from the albums "13" & "Radio Latino" on Surco Records / Putumayo) 7. Malpaís - Son Inú (from the album "Uno" on Sony) 8. Raul Paz - Mama (from the albums "Revolucion" & "Radio Latino" on Naïve / Putumayo) 9. Kelvis Ochoa - Viento y Tiempo (from the albums "Previously Unreleased" & "Radio Latino" on EMI Publishing Latin America / Putumayo) 10. Los De Abajo - Resistencia (from the album "LDA V The Lunatics" on Real World) 11. Orishas - Reina de la Calle (from the albums "El Kilo" & "Radio Latino" on EMI / Putumayo) 12. Maia - No Me Lo Vas A Creer (from the album "Natural" on Sony BMG) 13. Ry Cooder - Chinito Chinito (from the album "Chávez Ravine" on Nonesuch) 14. Lila Downs - Agua de Rosas (from the album "La Cantina" on Narada / Virgin Mexico)

Episode: 26:07 - Where in the World? Air Dates: February 9th - February 15th, 2026 Featuring: 1. Kaya - Stir It Up (from the album "Chante Marley" on Dodo Sound) 2. Guarejele - C'est Qui Paye (from the album "Best of Guarejele" on Mangrove) 3. Alan Stivell with Youssou N'Dour - A United Earth 1 (from the album "I Dour" on I Dour Francis Dreyfus) 4. King Mensah - Topodola (from the album "Mensah Mensah" on KMD) 5. Bernard Uedre - Rawagu (from the album "World Reggae " on Putumayo) 6. Zulya - Saginou (Yearning) (from the album "Music From the Tea Lands" on Putumayo) 7. Badenya Les Freres Coulibaly - Boroto (from the album "Seniwe" on Trace) 8. Te Vaka - Tautai e (from the album "The Canoe" on Arc) 9. Tico Libiee - No Prekupa (from the album "Bin Bons ku Tico Libiee" on GS Studios) 10. Baco - Ma Dhwamana (from the album "Kara Lala" on Night & Day) 11. Intik - Notre Devoir (from the album "World Reggae" on Putumayo) 12. Ok! Ryos - Co Era So (from the album "Kaneka" on Kaneka Music)

On this episode of the Putumayo World Music Hour, Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth explore duets, songs that feature two artists like Bonnie Raitt with Toots & the Maytals, and Angelique Kidjo with Cassandra Wilson. Episode: 26:06 Air Dates: February 2nd - February 8th, 2026 Featuring: 1. Cesaria Evora with Pedro Guerra - Tiempo y Silencio (from the album "Sao Vicente" on BMG) 2. Angelique Kidjo with Cassandra Wilson - Never Know (from the album "The Very Best of World Duets" on Nacente) 3. Alan Stivell with Youssou N'Dour - A United Earth 1 (from the albums "I Dour" & "Dublin to Dakar" on Dreyfu / Putumayo) 4. Paulinho Moska with Mart'nalia - Acordando (from the album "Tudo Novo de Novo" on EMI) 5. Ladysmith Black Mambazo with Des'ree - Ain't no Sunshine (from the album "Cover the World" on Putumayo) 6. Musik Ye Afrika with Oliver Mtukudzi - Serina (from the album "United We Stand" on Sheer Sound) 7. Mana with Santana - Justicia, Tierra y Libertad (from the album "Revolución De Amor" on Warner Music Latina) 8. 1 Giant Leap with Speech & Neneh Cherry - Braided Hair (from the albums "1 Giant Leap" & "Global Soul" on Palm Pictures / Putumayo) 9. Eric Bibb with Rory Block & Maria Muldaur - My Sisters and Brothers (from the album "Sisters & Brothers" on Telarc Blues) 10. Kélétigui Diabaté with Habib Koité & Bamada - Summertime @ Bamako (from the album "Sandiya" on Contre Jour) 11. D'Angelo with Femi Kuti & Macy Gray - Water No Get Enemy (from the album on MCA) 12. Toots and the Maytals with Bonnie Raitt - True Love Is Hard to Find (from the album "True Love" on V2 Records)

Cultures converge on this jammin' episode of the Putumayo World Music hour! This week, Rosalie Howarth and Dan Storper delve into reggae beats from Africa. Episode: 26:05 Air Dates: January 26th - February 1st, 2026 Featuring: 1. Ismael Isaac - Magno Mako (from the albums "Black System" & "African Reggae" on Stern’s Africa / Putumayo) 2. Mo’Kalamity & The Wizards - Vision (from the albums "Warriors of Light" & "African Reggae" on L’Assos Pikante / Putumayo) 3. Nino Galissa - Krebo Cheo (from the albums "Mindjer" & "African Reggae" on Ventilador Music / Putumayo) 4. Ba Cissoko with Tiken Jah Fakoly - On Veut Se Marier (from the albums "Electric Griot Land" & "African Reggae" on All Other Music / Putumayo) 5. One Love Family - Bo Ten Qu’Luta’ (from the albums "Allelujah" & "African Reggae" on Edicoes Valentim de Carvalho S.A. / Som Livre Lda. / Putumayo) 6. Majek Fashek - Man of Sorrow (from the albums "Little Patience" & "African Reggae" on Coral Music / Putumayo) 7. Kwame Bediako - Steppin’ Into Zion (from the albums "Forward Ever" & "African Reggae" on Wan Afrika / Putumayo) 8. Serges Kassy - Jah Libile (from the albums "Au Nom de Dieu" & "African Reggae" on EMI / Wanafrika / Putumayo) 9. Kom Zot - La Reset (from the album "Pluriel: Ile de la Reunion 2005" on PRMA) 10. Bingui Jaa Jammy - Congo Natty (from the albums "Ligne de Front" & "African Reggae" on Vent d ‘echange / Mosaic Distribution / Putumayo) 11. Lucky Dube - Can’t Blame You (from the album "House of Exile" on Shanachie) 12. Moustafia - Ritsypoteye (from the album "Wedoo Music Sampler" on Wedoo) 13. Alpha Blondy - Zoukefiez Moi Ca (from the album "Merci" on EMI Music Arabia)

It’s a Latin dance party on this week's episode of the Putumayo World Music Hour! Featuring salsa, cumbia, can chachacha from not only Latin American countries, but Africa and Europe as well. Episode: 26:04 Air Dates: January 19th - January 25th Featuring: 1. Raul Paz - Mua Mua Mua (from the albums "Mulata" & "Baila!" on Cuba Libre Music / Putumayo) 2. Gabriel Rios - Bones Bugalu (from the album "Ghostboy" & "Baila!" on Megadisc Recordings / Putumayo) 3. Sultan Zembellat - Africa Tchatchatcha (from the album "Le Baténgué") 4. Mauricio & Palodeagua - Por Aqui, Por Alla (from the album "Un Canto Caribeño" on EMI Music Colombia) 5. Celia Cruz - Rie y Llora (from the album "Regalo Del Alma" on Sony) 6. Calle Real - Hoah (from the albums "New Nordic Vibes" & "Baila!" on Nomad / Putumayo) 7. Dulce Neves - Si Mortu Tem di Leban (from the album "Balur di Mindjer" on Maximusic) 8. Los Pinguos - Tierra Santa (from the albums "Camino Bueno" & "Baila!" on Putumayo) 9. Spanish Harlem Orchestra - Escucha el Ritmo (from the album "Baila!" on Putumayo) 10. Ricardo Lemvo - Mama Kiyelele (from the albums "Tata Masamba" & "Baila!" on Mopiato Music / Putumayo) 11. Brooklyn Funk Essentials - Mambo Con Dancehall (from the albums "Make Them Like It" & "Baila!" on BMG / Putumayo) 12. Kekele - Fungola Motema (from the album "Kinavana" on Stern’s) 13. Sergent Garcia - Mi Ultima Voluntad (Tonite) (from the album "La Semilla Escondida" on Labels / Virgin France )

Episode: Global Funk Air Dates: January 12th - January 18th Featuring: 1. Wes - Lem Lem (from the album "Sinami, the Memory" on Sony Music France) 2. Fernanda Abreu - En Quero Sol (from the album " Entidade Urbana" on EMI) 3. Abdel Ali Slimani - Moi et Toi (from the album "Arabic Groove" on Putumayo) 4. Cheikh Lo - Bambay Guejj (from the album "Bambay Guejj" on Nonesuch) 5. Miriam Maria - Banguela (from the album "Rosa Fervida em Mel" on MCD) 6. Jairzinho Oliveira - Disritma (from the album "Disritma " on Trama) 7. Alliance Ethnik - No Limites (from the albums "Virgin France Sampler / Mo' Vida" on Virgin / Putumayo) 8. Los Amigos Invisibles - La Vecina (from the album "Arepa 3000" on Luaka Bop) 9. Ricardo Lemvo - Nganga Kisi (from the album "Sal Salvador" on Putumayo) 10. Dania - Leiley (from the albums "21st Century Arabia" & "Arabic Groove" on EMI Arabia / Putumayo) 11. Carlinhos Brown - Lagoinha (from the album "Bahia do Mundo-mito e Verdade" on EMI) 12. Menelik - Limbo Negro (from the albums "Menelik" & "Mo' Vida" on Small / Sony Music France / Putumayo) 13. Si Se - Bizcocho Amargo (from the album "Si Se" on Luaka Bop)

On this episode of the Putumayo World Music Hour, Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth listen to songs of peace and understanding, by artists from all over the globe, as we honor John F Kennedy’s immortal “Peace” speech, and the organization he founded in 1961: the Peace Corps. Episode: 26:02 Air Dates: January 5th - January 11th Featuring: 1. Keb’ Mo’ – Wake Up Everybody (from the album "World Peace" on Putumayo) 2. Bholoja – Africa Unite (from the album "World Peace" on Putumayo) 3. Luka Bloom – I am Not at War (from the album "Innocence" on Big Sky Records / Skip Records) 4. Mira Awad – Think of Others (from the album "World Peace" on Putumayo) 5. Jackson Browne – It Is One (from the album "World Peace" on Putumayo) 6. (One Word) Peace – Subdudes (from the album "Behind the Levee" on Back Porch) 7. .India Arie – One (from the album "World Peace" on Putumayo) 8. Richard Bona & Michael Brecker – Redemption Song (from the album "World Peace" on Putumayo) 9. Bongeziwe Mabandla – Freedom for Everyone (from the album "World Peace" on Putumayo) 10. Alan Stivell & Youssou N’Dou - A United Earth One (from the album "One World, Many Cultures" on Putumayo) 11. David Broza & Wyclef Jean – East Jerusalem West Jerusalem (from the album "World Peace" on Putumayo) 12. Keb’ Mo’ – Love Train (from the album "World Peace" on Putumayo) 13. Nina Simone – I Wish I Knew How it Would Feel to be Free (from the album "World Peace" on Putumayo) 14. Playing for Change – Imagine (from the album "World Peace" on Putumayo)

On this episode of the Putumayo World Music Hour, Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth delve into the soundtrack of the documentary "Amandla!: A Revolution in Four Part Harmony," which highlights the role music has played in South Africa’s struggle for independence. Episode: 26:01 Air Dates: December 29th - January 4th Featuring: 1. Hugh Masakela - Bring Him Back Home (Nelson Mandela) (from the album "Amandla!" on ATO Records) 2. Robben-Island Prison Singers - Y'zinga (from the album "Amandla!" on ATO Records) 3. Soul Brothers - Idlozi (from the album "South African Legends" on Putumayo) 4. Mahlathini & The Mahotella Queens - Mbaqanga (from the album "South African Legends" on Putumayo) 5. Hugh Masekela - Stimela (from the album "Amandla!" on ATO Records) 6. Vusi Mahlasela - Kuyobanjani Na? (from the album "South African Legends" on Putumayo) 7. West Nkosi - Mazuzu (from the album "South African Legends" on Putumayo) 8. Juluka - Gijim'beke (from the album "South African Legends" on Putumayo) 9. Nancy Jacobs and Sisters - Meadowlands (from the album "Amandla!" on ATO Records) 10. Miriam Makeba - Beware Verwoerd (Naants' Indod'Emnyama) (from the album "Amandla!" on ATO Records) 11. Sibongile Khumalo - The Untold Story (from the album "Women of Spirit" on Putumayo) 12. Miriam Makeba -Umhome (from the album "Homeland" on Putumayo)

On this week's episode of the Putumayo World Music Hour, Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth feature tracks by musicians who have settled far from their native lands, either for political freedom or economic opportunity. Episode: 25.52 Air Dates: December 22nd - December 28th Featuring: 1. Bonga - Kimone Amarelo (from the album "Falar de Assim" on Vidisco) 2. Zulya - Saginou (Yearning) (from the album "Aloukie" on ZKO) 3. Majek Fashek - So Long (from the album "Best of World Music: World Dance Party" on Putumayo) 4. Indo aminata - Djeneba (from the album "Greatest dream" on Dig It) 5. Hamid Baroudi - Sidi (from the album "Sidi" on Vielklang) 6. Manecas Costa - Fundo Di Matu (from the album "African Odyssey" on Putumayo) 7. Angelique Kidjo - Afrika (from the album "Black Ivory Soul" on Sony Music) 8. Angelique Kidjo - Twoya (from the album "Black Ivory Soul" on Sony Music) 9. Richard Bona - Ekwa Mwato (Affirmation of the Spirit) (from the album "Reverence" on Columbia Records) 10. Nazare Pereira - Clarao de Lua (from the album "Brasileiro" on Putumayo) 11. Emeline - Moso Manman (from the albums "Cordes & Ame" & "Music from the Coffee Lands II" on Cheval de Feu / Putumayo) 12. Celia Malheiros - Praia (from the album "Sempre Crescendo" on Sempre Crescendo Music) 13. Souad Massi - Nekreh el Keld (from the album "Raoui" on Island)

Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth as they provide an uplifting soundtrack of Celtic music for the holiday season. Episode: 25:51 Celtic Christmas Air Dates: December 15th - December 21st Featuring: 1. Moya Brennan - Deck the Halls (from the album "An Irish Christmas" on BEO Record) 2. Charles T. Cozens - Good King Wenceslas (from the album "Celtic Christmas" on Putumayo) 3. Lasairfhíona Ní Chonaola - Nollaig Bhán (White Christmas) (from the album "Celtic Christmas" on Putumayo) 4. David Huntsinger - Angels We Have Heard on High (from the album "Hark! A Celtic Christmas Celebration" on Discovery House Music) 5. DruidStone - Noel Nouvelet (from the album "The Spirit of Christmas" on Little Miller Records) 6. Loreena McKennett - Dicken's Dublin (from the album "The Palace") 7. Albion Christmas Band - Here We Come A- Wassailing (from the album "Celtic Christmas" on Putumayo) 8. Kim Robertson - The Holly and the Ivy (from the album "Christmas Lullaby" on Gourd Music) 9. Teresa Doyle - Bells Will Be Ringing (from the album "Celtic Christmas" on Putumayo) 10. Steve Schuch & The Night Heron Consort - Joy to the Worl (from the album "A Celtic Celebration, Vol. 2" on Night Heron Music) 11. Manx Jezebel Carol - Áine Minogue (from the album "Winter, A Meditation" on Little Miller Records) 12. David Arkenstone - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (from the album "Celtic Christmas" on Putumayo) 13. The Gothard Sisters - Little Drummer Girl (from the self-released album "Christmas) 14. Steve Schuch & the Night Heron Consort - The First Noel (from the album "Celtic Celebration, Vol. 2" on North Star) 15. Loreena McKennitt - Banquet Hall (from the album "To Drive the Cold Winter Away" on Verve) 16. Charles T. Cozens - O Come, O Come Emmanuel (from the album Celtic Christmas" on Putumayo) 17. Dougie MacLean - Auld Lang Syne (from the album "Tribute" on Dunkeld Records)

Episode: 25:50 Air Dates: December 8th - December 14th, 2025 Featuring: 1. Ashley MacIsaac with Mary Jane Lamond - Sleepy Maggie (from the album "How Are You Today?" from Ancient Music) 2. Wayne Toups & Zydecaju - Tupelo Honey (from the album "Blast from the Bayou" from Polygram) 3. King Chango - Melting Pot (from the albums "Melting Pot" & "Mo' Vida" from Luaka Bop / Putumayo) 4. Joan Osborne - If I Was Your Man (from the album "Righteous Love" from Interscope) 5. Taj Mahal & Toumani Diabate - Queen Bee (from the album "Kulanjan" from Hannibal) 6. Chris Ardoin and Double Clutchin' - Stay In or Stay Out - Pass the Dutchie (from the album "Zydeco" from Putumayo) 7. Samite - Wasuze Otya (from the album "Silina Musango" on Xenophile) 8. Subdudes - Sarita (from the album "Live, At Least " on World Café) 9. Aine Minogue - Fill it to the Brim (from the album "Circle of the Sun" from RCA) 10. Los Lobos - Cumbia Raza (from the album "This Time" on Hollywood) 11. Little Steven / Bruce Springsteen - Native American (from the album "Freedom No Compromise" on Capitol)

Episode: 25.49 Air Dates: December 1st - December 6th, 2025 Featuring: 1. Carla Bruni - Quelqu’un M’a Dit (from the albums "Quelqu’un M’a Dit" & "Paris" on Naïve / Putumayo) 2. Thomas Fersen - Au Café de la Paix (from the albums "Les Ronds de Carotte" & "Paris" on Warner Music France / Putumayo) 3. Pauline Croze - Tita (from the album "Pauline Croze" on Wagram) 4. Pascal Parisot - Je Reste Au Lit (from the albums "Rumba" & "Paris" on Epic / Putumayo) 5. Serge Gainsbourg - Marilou Sous La Neige (from the albums "L’Homme A Tete De Chou" & "French Café" on Philips / Putumayo) 6. Brigitte Bardot - Un Jour Comme un Autre (from the albums "Bubble Gum" & "French Café" on Philips / Putumayo) 7. Tarmac - Dans Ma Tete (from the album "Notre Epoque" on Atmospheriques) 8. Paris Combo - Lettre A P… (from the albums "Attraction" & "Paris" on Ark 21 / Putumayo) 9. Enzo Enzo - Juste Quelqu’un de Bien (from the albums "Deux" & "French Café" on RCA / Putumayo) 10. Keren Ann - Jardin D’Hiver (from the albums "La Biographie de Luka Philipsen" & "Paris" on EMI Music France / Putumayo) 11. Aldebert - Carpe Diem (from the albums "L’Annee du Singe" & "Paris" on Note A Bene / Putumayo) 12. Joe Dassin - Les Champs-Elysees (from the album " Ses Plus Grands Succes" on Sony Music) 13. Noir Desir - Le Vent Nous Portera (from the album "Des Visages des Figures" on Universal France) 14. La Rue Ketanou - Sur Les Chemins De La Boheme (from the album "En Attendant Les Caravanes…" on Salut O Productions) 15. Benabar - Bon Anniversaire (from the album "Benabar" on Zomba Records France) 16. Maxime Le Forestier - L'Echo des Etoiles (from the album "Maxime Le Forestier" on Polydor)

With the holiday Thanksgiving upon us, Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth explore songs with themes of all holiday celebrations around the world: food and drink! Join us this week on the Putumayo World Music Hour, as we lift our glasses and give thanks. Episode: 25:48 Airdates: November 24th - November 30th Featuring: 1. Juan Luis Guerra - Ojala Que Llueva Cafe (from the album "Ojala Que Llueva Cafe" on Karen) 2. Joao Bosco - Vatapa (from the album "Brasileiro" on Putumayo) 3. George Symonette - Don't Touch Me Tomato (from the album "Bahamania Troubadour" on ART Records) 4. Blind Blake & His Royal Victorian Calypsos - Peas & Rice (from the album "Blind Drake" on ART Records) 5. Rita Ribeiro - Vendedor De Bananas (from the album "Perolas Aos Povos" on Putumayo) 6. Kermit Ruffins - Drop me off in New Orleans (from the album "1533 St. Philip Street" on Basin Street Records) 7. Carmen Gonzalez & Koral Y Esmeralda - Chocolate (from the album "Andarele" on Triple Earth) 8. Coalishun - Ice Cream (from the album "Caribbean Party" on Putumayo) 9. Seydu - The Well (from the album "African Odyssey" on Putumayo) 10. Gal Costa - Chiclete com Banana (from the album "Jackson Do Pandeiro" on Revisto E Sampleado on BMG / Ariola) 11. Cali - Sabor A Cana (from the album "Salsa Y..." on Discos Fuentes) 12. Orchesta Sublime - Sabroso Como El Guarapo (from the album "Cuba" on Putumayo) 13. Rita Ribeiro - Cocada (from the album "Rita Ribeiro" on Velas) 14. Eddie Palmieri - Café (from the album "Puerto Rico" on Putumayo)

Episode: World Music Champions Air Dates: November 17th - November 23rd Featuring: 1. Peter Gabriel & Youssou N'Dour - Shaking the Tree (from the album "One World" on Putumayo) 2. Manu Dibango w/ Peter Gabriel, Ladysmith & Geoffrey Oryema - Biko (from the album "Wakafrika" on Warner Bros) 3. (from the album "" on) 4. Simon and Garfunkel w/ Los Incas - El Condor Pasa (If I Could) (from the album "Bridge Over Troubled Water" on Colombia) 5. Paul Simon w/Ladysmith Black Mambazo - Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes (from the album "Graceland" on Warner Bros) 6. David Byrne - The Rose Tattoo (from the album "Rei Momo" on Luaka Bop / Sire) 7. Los Amigos Invisibles - Fonnovo (from the album "Arepa 3000" on Luaka Bop) 8. David Byrne & Café Tacuba - Desconocido Soy (from the album "Look Into the Eyeball" on Luaka Bop) 9. Bonnie Raitt - Hear Me Lord (from the album "Silver Lining" on Capitol) 10. Santana (covering Toure Kunda) - Africa Bamba (from the album "Supernatural" on Artista) 11. Mickey Hart w/ Zakir Hussain, Giovanni Hidalgo & Olatunji - Umasha (from the album "Supralingua" on Rykodisc) 12. Buena Vista Social Club -Chan Chan (from the album "Buena Vista Social Club" on World Circuit)

This week on the Putumayo World Music Hour, Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth explore Arabic styles that are blended with western trends. Air Dates: November 10th - November 16th Episode: 25.47 Featuring: 1. Jomed - "Montuno Noreño" (from the albums "Latin Oriental" & "North African Groove" on Karaïbes Music / Putumayo) 2. Rasha - Salib Faudi (from the album "Reggae Around the World" on Putumayo) 3. Hamid Baroudi - Sidi (from the albums "Sidi" & "North African Groove" on Vielklang / Putumayo) 4. Khaled - Aïcha (Mixed Version) (from the album "Sahra" on Island Records) 5. Gipsy Kings - Igual Se Entonces (from the albums "Tierra Gitana" & "One World" on Nonesuch / Putumayo) 6. Amr Diab - Nour El Ain (from the albums "Nour El Ain" & "North African Groove" on Alam El Phan / Putumayo) 7. Barrio Chino - Saudade (from the album "Mediterranean Odyssey" on Putumayo) 8. Radio Tarifa - Oye China (from the album "Rumba Argelina" on World Circuit) 9. Cheb Mami - Azwaw 2 (from the albums "Meli Meli" & "Dublin to Dakar" on Ark 21 / Putumayo) 10. Sameera Saeid - Aal Eah (from the albums "Aweeny Beek" & "North African Groove" on Alam el Phan / Putumayo) 11. Jasmon feat. Mohammed Mounir - Hanina (Jasmon Mix) (from the album "Sahara Lounge" on Putumayo) 12. Amina - Le Cercle Rouge from the album "Yalil" on Mango) 13. Rachid Taha - Ya Rayah (from the album "Cairo to Casablanca" on Putumayo)

On this episode of the Putumayo World Music Hour, be immersed in the feminine side of a quintessential American musical style: jazz with this selection of female jazz vocalists are from all over: Brazil, Mexico, Greece, Africa, Canada and the USA. Episode: 25.45 Air Dates: November 3rd - November 9th Featuring: 1. Madeleine Peyroux - Dance Me to the End of Love (from the albums "Careless Love" & "Women of Jazz" on Rounder / Putumayo) 2. Dee Dee Bridgewater - Mama Don’t Ever Go Away (from the album "Red Water" on Dee Dee Bridgewater / DDB Records) 3. Amanda Martinez - Gracias a la Vida (from the album "Sola" on Amanda Martinez) 4. Melody Gardot - Goodnite (from the albums "Worrisome Heart" & "Women of Jazz" on) 5. Cassandra Wilson - Lover Come Back to Me (from the albums "Loverly" & "Women of Jazz" on Blue Note / Putumayo) 6. Banda Aue - Lobo Bom (from the album "Cartao Postal" on Pygmalion Records) 7. Della Griffin - It Could Happen to You (from the albums "The Very Thought of You" & "Women of Jazz" on Savant / Putumayo) 8. Dois Irmaos feat. Mariana de Moraes - Como Vou Fazer (from the album "Brazil 2005" - Self Released) 9. Hope Waits - I’ll Be Satisfied (from the albums "Hope Waits" & "Women of Jazz" on RadarProof Records / Putumayo) 10. Angelique Kidjo - Summertime (from the album "Rhythms in Common" on EMI / Capitol Records) 11. Etta Jones - Since I Fell for You (from the albums "My Buddy: Songs from Buddy Johnson" & "Women of Jazz" on High Note / Putumayo) 12. Nama - Agapise Me ‘I Ase Me Moni (from the album "Anamniseis" on Lyra) 13. Owiyo Suzzana - Malaika (from the album "Yamo Kudho" on Blue Zebra / Alliance Francaise)

Join Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth on a musical cruise through the Caribbean as they hop from island to island with music of Martinique, Aruba, Haiti, Trinidad and Jamaica! Episode: 25.34 Air Dates: October 27th - November 1st Featuring: 1. Juan Luis Guerra - Ojala Que Llueva Cafe (from the album "Ojala Que Llueva Cafe" on Karen) 2. Manuel Guajiro Mirabal - El Rincón Caliente (from the album "Buena Vista Social Club Presents Maunel Guajiro Mirabal" on World Circuit / Nonesuch) 3. Michel Martelly & Black Ale - Pa Manyen Fanm Nan (from the albums "Haitian Troubadours" & "French Caribbean" on Sono / Putumayo) 4. Israel Vibration - Rudeboy Shufflin’ (from the albums "On the Rock" & "Jamaica" on Ras / Putumayo) 5. Claudius Philips and O.R.E.O - Overtime (Nami Chens Pa Mi Biba) (from the albums "We Are Back…At Last!" & "The Caribbean" on Cap Productions / Putumayo) 6. Beethova Obas - Rasanblé (from the albums "Ke’m Poze" & "Music from the Chocolate Lands" on Muzikarts / Putumayo) 7. Xiomara Fortuna - Cura de Amor (from the album "Tonada Para un Querer" on Ile Akwa Producciones) 8. Ika Melody - Politricktion (from the album "Homegrown Vol. 1" on DPSP Publishing) 9. Kali - Aline Vole (from the albums "Racines Vol. 4" & "The Caribbean" on Hibiscus Records / Putumayo) 10. Stanley Beckford - Sam Fi Man (from the albums "Reggaemento" & "The Caribbean" on Calaloo Records / Putumayo) 11. Mighty Sparrow - Our Model Nation (from the album "Mighty Sparrow Volume 1" on Ice) 12. Luis Vargas - Tranquila (Republica Dominicana) (from the album "Republica Dominicana" on Putumayo) 13. Toots and the Maytals - Take Me Home Country Road (from the album "Time Tough" on Island)

Episode: 25.43 Halloween & All Saints Day Air Dates: October 20th - October 26th Featuring: 1. Ini Kamoze - Hole In the Pumpkin (from the album "Shocking Out" on Ras) 2. Angelique Kidjo - Voodoo Child (Slight Return) (from the albums "Oremi" & "Cover the World" on Island / Putumayo) 3. Loreena McKennitt - All Soul’s Night (from the album "The Visit" on Warner Brothers) 4. Baka Beyond - Spirit of the Forest (from the albums "Spirit of the Forest" & "A World Instrumental Collection" on Hannibal / Rykodisc / Putumayo) 5. Gabriel Rios - Bones Bugalú (from the albums "Ghostboy" & "Baila" on Megadisc Recordings / Putumayo) 6. Neville Brothers - Voodoo (from the albums "Yellow Moon" & "Louisiana Gumbo" on A+M / Putumayo) 7. The Duhks - Death Came a Knockin’ (from the album "The Duhks" on Sugar Hill) 8. Gene Lawrence - Kawen (from the album "Island Music" on CRS Music) 9. Archie Roach - Alien Invasion (from the album "Sensual Being" on Mushroom Records) 10. Mariana Montalvo - La Libelula (from the albums "Cantos del Alma" & "Latinas" on Putumayo) 11. Telek - Abebe Butterfly Spirit (from the albums "Mushroom Music Publishing" & "South Pacific Islands" on Mushroom Music / Putumayo) 12. Johnny Farmer - Death Letter (Organized Noize remix) (from the albums "New Beats from the Delta" & "Blues Lounge" on Fat Possum Records / Putumayo) 13. RAM - Kafou (from the album "Puritan Voodoo" on Margueritaville / Island)

On this episode of the Putumayo World Music Hour, Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth explore the new Brazilian samba–bossanova revival - it combines traditional rhythms and vocals, with sophisticated studio techniques from the electronic and chill-out musical movements. Episode: 25.42 Air Dates: October 13th - October 19th Featuring: 1. Marcos Valle - Agua De Coco (from the albums "Brazilian Love Affair 5" & "Brazilian Lounge" on Far Out Recordings/Putumayo) 2. Paula Morelenbaum - Brigas Nunca Mais (from the albums "Berimbaum" & "Brazilian Lounge" on Universal Music Latino/Putumayo) 3. Bebel Gilberto (remixed by Stuhr) - Jabuticaba (remix) (from the album "Remixed" on Ziriguiboom/Crammed Discs) 4. Carlinhos Brown - Lagoinha (from the albums "Bahia do Mundo - Mito E Verdade" & "Brazilian Groove" on EMI/Putumayo) 5. Luca Mundaca - Ha Dias (from the albums "Luca Mundaca" & "Brazilian Lounge" on Lumeni Productions/Putumayo) 6. Bid feat. Seu Jorge - E Depois (from the albums "Brazilectro" & "Brazilian Lounge" on Audiopharm/Putumayo) 7. Mosquitos - Boombox (from the album "Mosquitos" on Bar None) 8. Marcos Valle, remixed by Roberto Menescal - Samba De Verao (remix) (from the album "Copa Bossa" on Albatroz) 9. Bossacucanova with Adriana Calcanhotto - Previsao (from the albums "Uma Batida Diferente" & "Brazilian Lounge" on Ziriguiboom/Crammed Discs/Putumayo) 10. Marcela - Os Grilos (from the album "Brazilian Lounge" on Putumayo) 11. Nova Bossa - Wave (from the album "Brazilian Lounge" on Ouver Records) 12. Dois Irmaos with Mariana de Moraes - Como Vou Fazer (Remix) (from the album "Brazilian Lounge" on Putumayo) 13. Bab & Rolando 808 - Mas Que Nada (Melodic Slide) (from the albums "Trip Do Brasil" & "Brazilian Groove" on Sony France/Krypton/Putumayo)

This week, Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth explore cool combinations of electronic effects with traditional melodies heard that can be heard in the clubs and lounges of Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia Episode: 25.41 Air Dates: October 6th - October 12th Featuring: 1. Jazzamor - Nuit Magique (from the albums "Travel…(In Order Not To Arrive)" & "Euro Groove" on Blue Flame Records / Putumayo) 2. The Cat Empire - Two Shoes (from the album "Two Shoes (Special Edition)" on Indica Records / EMI) 3. Gabriel Rios - Unrock (from the albums "Ghostboy" & "A New Groove" on Megadisc Recordings / Putumayo) 4. Roy Paci & Aretuska - Superreggae Stereomambo (from the album "Parola D’Onore" on V2 Music) 5. 2raumwohnung - Ich Weis Warum (from the albums "In Wirklich" & "World Groove" on BMG / Putumayo) 6. Emo - In the Back of the Car (from the albums "Brazilectro – Latin Flavored Club Tunes Session 7" & "A New Groove" on Audiopharm / Putumayo) 7. Les Nubians - J’Veaux D’La Musique (from the album "One Step Forward" on Omtown) 8. Jehro - Everything (from the album "Jehro / A New Groove" on Superfruit / Putumayo) 9. Carlinhos Brown - Lagoinha (from the album "Brazilian Groove" on Putumayo) 10. Habana Abierta - La Novia de Superman (from the album "Boomerang" on Calle 54 Records / EMI) 11. MC Solaar - Hasta La Vista (from the album "Cinquieme As" on East West France) 12. Mo’ Horizons - Remember Tomorrow (from the album "Asian Groove" on Putumayo) 13. Issa Bagayogo - Saye Mogo Bana Sadrum (from the album "African Groove" on Putumayo) 14. Yerba Buena - Whachuwannado (from the album "Yerba Buena" on Fun Machine)

Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth highlight legendary world music performers who have helped bring "World Music" to global stages, including artists such as South Africa’s Miriam Makeba, Cuba’s Buena Vista Social Club, and the father of Jamaican reggae, Bob Marley. Episode: 25.40 Air Dates: September 29th - October 5th Featuring: 1. Johnny Clegg and Savuka - Scatterlings of Africa (from the albums "Third World Child" & "World Hits" on Capitol / Putumayo) 2. Stan Getz feat. Astrud Gilberto - Girl From Ipanema (from the album "Getz / Gilberto" on Verve) 3. Buena Vista Social Club - Chan Chan (from the album "Buena Vista Social Club" on World Circuit) 4. Youssou N’Dour with Neneh Cherry - 7 Seconds (from the albums "The Guide (Wommat)" & "World Hits" on Chaos / Columbia / Putumayo) 5. Israel Kamakawiwo’ole - Over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World (from the album "Finding Forrester Soundtrack" on Sony) 6. Bob Marley & The Wailers - No Woman No Cry (from the album "Africa Unite The Singles Collection" on Tuff Gong Universal) 7. Enya - Orinoco Flow (from the album "Watermark" on Enterprise) 8. Patrick Bruel & Charles Aznavour - Ménilmontant (from the album "17 Precious Artists" on BMG France) 9. Touré Kunda - E'mma (from the albums "Les Freres Griots" & "World Hits" on Celluloid Records / Putumayo) 10. Ladysmith Black Mambazo - Mbube (from the albums "Gift of the Tortoise" & "Animal Playground" on Music for Little People / Putumayo) 11. Celia Cruz - Rie y Llora (from the album "Regalo Del Alma" on Sony) 12. Mongo Santamaria - Watermelon Man (from the album "Skin on Skin: The Mongo Santamaria Anthology (1985-1995)" on Rhino Records) 13. Miriam Makeba - Pata Pata 2000 (from the albums "Homeland," "World Playground 2," "New World Party," & "Miriam Makeba" on Putumayo)

On this episode of the Putumayo World Music Hour, travel to Haiti, where French and African cultures blend to create a fascinating palette of musical styles. Episode 25.39 Air Dates: September 22nd - September 28th Featuring: 1. Luck Mervil - Piwouli (from the album "Ti Peyi A" on Jajou Productions) 2. Emeline Michel - Moso Manman (from the albums "Cordes & Ame," "French Caribbean" & "Music from the Coffeelands 2" on Cheval de Feu / Putumayo) 3. Manno Charlemagne - Pran Batwel La (from the album "La Fimen" on ako Productions) 4. Beethova Obas - Rasanble (from the albums "Ke’m Poze" & "Music from the Chocolate Lands" on Muzikarts / Putumayo) 5. Wyclef Jean with Lauryn Hill - Sang Fezi (from the album "New World Party" on Putumayo) 6. Marlene Dorcena - Mesy Bon Dye (from the album "Le Monde est un Village: Radio Nomade" on Virgin) 7. Michel Martelly with Haiti Twoubadou - Pa Manyen Fanm Nan (from the albums "Haitian Troubadours" & "French Caribbean" on Sono / Putumayo) 8. Mika - Pakab Anko (from the album "Mika" on MYC Productions) 9. Carimi - Ayiti (Bang Bang) (from the albums "Bang Bang" & "French Caribbean" on Antilles Mizik / Putumayo) 10. Haiti Twoubadou - Ki Demon Sa-a (from the albums "Haitian Troubadors 2" & "French Caribbean" on Next Music / Putumayo) 11. Eros Josue - Vire Wonn (from the album "Regleman" on Selido Entertainment) 12. BélO - Lakou Trankil (from the album "Lakou Trankil" on Comme Il Faut) 13. Ram - Kafou (from the album "Puritan Voudou" on Margaritaville / Island)

On this episode of the Putumayo World Music Hour, Rosalie Howarth and Dan Storper dive into the discography of The Beatles with a mix of originals and covers of iconic tracks from artists around the world. Episode: 25.39 Air Dates: September 15th - September 21st Featuring: 1. The Beatles - Within you Without You (from the album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" on Capitol) 2. Baba Yaga - Back in the USSR (from the album "Baba Yaga" on Fono Records) 3. CornerShop - Norwegian Wood (from the album "When I Was Born For The 7Th Time" on Luaka Bop/ Warner Bros.) 4. Marcia Griffiths - Don't Let Me Down (from the album "Marcia" on Ras Records) 5. Milton Nascimento - Para Lennon e McCartney (from the album "Millennium" on Polygram 6. The Meters - Come Together (from the album "Crecent City Groove Merchants" on Charly Records) 7. Los Fabulosos Cadillacs with Debby Harry - Strawberry Fields Forever (from the album "Rey Azucar" on Sony Music) 8. Khaled & Noa - Imagine (from the album "Kenza" on Universal France) 9. Gilberto Gil and Milton Nascimento - Something (from the album "Gil & Milton" on Atlantic) 10. The Mohawks - Let It Be (from the album "Yesterday, Pt. 3: 18 Fab Beatles Songs Done Reggae Style" on Trojan) 11. Duo Ouro Negro - Agora Vou Ser Feliz (from the album "Kurikutela! 40 Anos, 40 Exitos" on EMI) 12. Celia Cruz - Obladi-Oblada (from the album "Tropical Tribute to the Beatles" on RMM) 13. Ernie Smith - You Won’t See Me Again (from the album "Yesterday, Pt. 3: 18 Fab Beatles Songs Done Reggae Style" on Trojan) 14. Diego Pelaez - Drive My Car (from the album "Melosofia" on BMG)

Join Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth on this episode of the Putumayo World Music Hour as they explore the danceable, lilting music that falls under the umbrella of Afropop, music that fuses African traditions with Western rock, pop, blues, and jazz. Episode: 25:37 Air Dates: September 8th - September 14th Featuring: 1. Angelique Kidjo - Batonga (from the album "Best of World Music: African" on Putumayo) 2. Habib Koite & Bamada - Wassiye (from the albums "Ma Ya" & "Africa " on Putumayo) 3. Maureen Lupo Lilanda with Oliver Mtukudzi - Mumba (from the album "Soul Masala" on Zammo International) 4. Johnny Clegg and Savuka - Ushtani Obulele (from the album "One Life" on Murrabi) 5. Samba Ngo - Sa Ntima (from the album "Africa" on Putumayo) 6. Ismael Lo - Taar Dusey (from the album "Senegal" on AZ Records / Universal Music France) 7. Chiwoniso - Nguva Ye Kufara (from the albums "Rebel Woman" & "African Party" on Cumbancha / Putumayo) 8. Mapumba - Mwafwako (from the albums "Mapumba" & "World Party" on Magic-hut Music / Putumayo) 9. Les Go de Koteba - Tougna Fo (Tell the Truth) (from the albums "Cote d'Ivoire" & "African Party" on Juna / Putumayo) 10. Macire Sylla - Perenperen (from the albums "Massa" & "African Party" on Djembe-Fare Productions / Putumayo) 11. Adama Yalomba - Bara (from the album "Kassa" on Adama Yalomba / Etis) 12. Kotoja - Vami Duwe (from the albums "The Super Sawale Collection" & "African Party" on Putumayo)

Join Rosalie Howarth and Dan Storper on this week's episode of the Putumayo World Music Hour: "World Hits in New York!" Episode 25.26 Air Dates: September 1st - September 7th Featuring: 1. Angelique Kidjo with Amadou & Mariam - Senamou (from the album "Djin Djin" on Razor & Tie) 2. Beethova Obas - Rasanblé (from the albums "Ke'm poze" & "Music from the Chocolate Lands" on Muzikarts / Putumayo) 3. Bebel Gilberto - Novos Yorquinos (from the album "Momento" on Crammed Discs) 4. Yerba Buena - Electric Boogaloo (from the album "President Alien" on Razor & Tie) 5. Chico Alvarez - Val' Carretero (from the albums "Cuba New York" & "Congo to Cuba" on AR Productions / Putumayo) 6. Emeline Michel - Beni-Yo (from the album "Rasin Kreyol" on Times Square Records) 7. The Brian Lynch / Eddie Palmieri Project - Guajira Dubois (from the albums "Simpatico" & "Latin Jazz " on artistShare / Putumayo) 8. Kaissa - O Si Keka (from the albums "Looking There" & "World Reggae" on Putumayo) 9. Keren Ann - Midi Dans le Salon de la Duchesse (from the album "Nolita" on Capitol) 10. Chocolate - Trompeta en Montuno (from the albums "En Sexteto" & "Latin Jazz" on Caiman / Putumayo) 11. Nickodemus feat. Carol C. - Cleopatra in New York (from the albums "Odyssey 2001" & "Sahara Lounge" on Eros Music S.A. / Putumayo) 12. Marta Gomez - Maria Mulata (from the album "Entre Cada Palabra" on Chesky Records) 13. Fantcha - Cinderela (from the albums "Criolinha" & "Cape Verde" on Tinder Records / Putumayo)

Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth highlight one of the world’s most expressive, affordable, and versatile instruments: the human voice, on this episode of the Putumayo World Mudic Hour. Episode: 25:35 Air Dates: August 25th - August 31st Featuring: 1. Toto Bona Lokua - Ghana Blues (from the album on "Toto Bona Lokua" on No Format!) 2. Sanna Kallman & Johan Hogenas - Wangol (from the album on "Amanda- Cafe Creole" on CCn'C Records) 3. The Persuasions - Oh! Darling (from the album "Sing The Beatles" on Chesky Records) 4. The Bush Kids - Woma Wanti (from the album "In Aboriginal" on Caama Music) 5. Sertab Erener - Zor Kadin (from the album "Sertab" on Sony Music) 6. Intyilo - Accapella (from the album "Mama Dance! Records Sampler - African Vibes April 2001" on Mama Dance! Records) 7. Gino Sitson - Ngoyak (Black Feeling) (from the album "Song Zin'" on SMI) 8. Dorothy Masuka - Mzilikaze (Acapella) (from the album "Mzilikazi" on Gallo) 9. Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry Be Happy (from the album "Simple Pleasures" on Manhattan Records) 10. Women of Mambazo - Vimba (from the album "The Best of Women of Mambazo" on Gallo) 11. RAM - Erzuli O (from the album "Kite Yo Pale" on Willibelle Music) 12. Les Charbonniers de L'enfer - Diguedin (from Productions Serge Paré) 13. Angelique Kidjo - Senie (from the album "Logozo" on Island Records France) 14. Zap Mama feat. Scratch - Wadidyusay? (from the album "Ancestry in Progress" on Luaka Bop) 15. Rajery - Mifankatiava (from the album "Volontany" on Indigo) 16. The Wailin' Jennys - The Parting Glass (from the album "40 Days" on Jericho Beach Music)

Dance along and groove with irresistible party music from Cuba, Jamaica, Ghana, Lebanon, Denmark and more on this episode of the Putumayo World Music Hour, "World Party!" Episode: 25:34 Air Dates: August 18th - August 24th Featuring: 1. Roy Paci & Aretuska - Ciuri Ciuri (from the albums "Tuttapposto" & "Putumayo World Party" on Etnagigante / Putumayo) 2. Osibisa - Sunshine Day (from the albums "The Best Of Osibisa" & Putumayo World Party on Pegasus / Eagle Rock / Putumayo) 3. Mariana Ramos - Cumadre Mozinha / Caldo Tchitcharinho (from the album "Bibia" on Adami) 4. Beau Jocque and the Zydeco Hi-Rollers - Just One Kiss (from the albums "Gonna Take You Downtown" & "Putumayo World Party" on Rounder / Putumayo) 5. Burning Spear - Walk (from the albums "Our Music" & "Putumayo World Party" on Burning Music Production / Nocturne / Putumayo) 6. Laid Back - Groovin' On a Feeling (from the albums "Happy Dreamer" & "Putumayo World Party" on Laid Back / Putumayo) 7. Africando - Demal (from the albums "Baloba!" & "Afro-Latin Party" on Stern's Africa / Putumayo) 8. Skatalites - Garden of Love (from the album "From Paris With Love" on World Village) 9. Jean-Philippe Marthely, Jean-Paul Pognon and Jean-Luc Guanel - Wote Monte (from the albums "Les Tenors du Zouk Vol. 2" & "Putumayo World Party" on Creon / Putumayo) 10. Los Pinguos - My Love (from the albums "Peripecias" & "Putumayo World Party" on Los Pinguos / Putumayo) 11. Ska Cubano - Babalu (from the albums "Ska Cubano" & "Afro-Latin Party" on Casino Sounds / Putumayo) 12. Darine - Aiwa (from the album "Ma Rulez" on EMI) 13. Wyclef Jean - Troubadour (from the album "Welcome to Haiti Creole 101" on BMG)

Join us as we celebrate the voices of female vocalists from around the globe – women from Brazil, Denmark Lebanon, France, Spain, Turkey and beyond this week on the Putumayo World Music Hour. Episode: 25:33 Air Dates: August 11th - August 17th Featuring: 1. Fernanda Cunha – "Amanheceu" (from the album "Acoustic Women" on Putumayo) 2. Madeliene Peyroux – "Dance Me to the End of Love" (from the album "Women of Jazz" on Putumayo) 3. Stine Michel – "Frejas Indblik" (from the album "Acoustic Women" on Putumayo) 4. Ceumar – "Feliz e Triste" (felees ee treeshta) (from the album "Brazilian Café" on Putumayo) 5. Canan Uzerli – "Zaman" (from on the album "Acoustic Women" on Putumayo) 6. Tania Saleh – "Ayya Shi" (from the album "Acoustic Women" on Putumayo) 7. Marta Gomez – "La Ronda" (from the album "Women of Latin America" on Putumayo) 8. Francesca Blanchard – "Tu n’existes pas" (from the album "Acoustic Women" on Putumayo) 9. Sarah Jarosz - Ring Them Bells (from the album "Acoustic Café" on Putumayo) 10. CajstaStina Akerstrom – "Är Det Så Här Det Känns Att Komma Hem" (from the album "Acoustic Women" on Putumayo) 11 .Monica Giraldo – "Todo Me Lleva a Ti" (from the album "Acoustic Women" on Putumayo) 12. Constance Amiot – "Clash Dans le Tempo" (from the album "Acoustic France" on Putumayo) 13. Maria Pierantoni Giua - "Petali e Mirto" (from the album "Italian Café" on Putumayo 14. Elle & Elles – "Samba Le" (from the album "Acoustic Women" on Putumayo) 15. Buika – "Las Falsa Moneda" (The Bad Penny) (from the album "Acoustic Women" on Putumayo) 16. Bendith – "Angel" (from the album "Acoustic Women" on Putumayo)

On this week's episode of the Putumayo World Music Hours, join us as we salute the often invisible but influential figures in recorded music, the Producer. Episode: 25:32 Air Dates: August 4th - August 10th Featuring: 1. Juanes with Nelly Furtado - Fotografia (from the album "Un Dia Normal" on Surco Records) 2. Amadou & Mariam with Manu Chao - Senegal Fast Food (from the album "Dimanche A Bamako" on All Other / Radio Bemba) 3. Khaled - Didi (from the album "Khaled" on Barclay) 4. Angelique Kidjo - Houngbati (from the album "Aye" on Island Records) 5. Ry Cooder - Chinito Chinito (from the album "Chávez Ravine" on Nonesuch) 6. Aterciopelados - Mañana (from the albums "Caribe Atomico" & "Nuevo Latino" on BMG Latin / Putumayo) 7. Cubanismo - Mardi Gras Mambo (from the albums "Mardi Gras Mambo" & "Latin Playground" on Hannibal Records / Putumayo) 8. Toots and the Maytals - Reggae Got Soul (from the albums "Time Tough" & "Jamaican Reggae" on Island / Putumayo) 9. Africando featuring Nicolas Menheim - Demal (from the albums "Baloba!" & "Afro-Latin Party" on Stern's Africa / Putumayo) 10. Yerba Buena - El Burrito (from the album "Island Life" on Razor & Tie) 11. Philippe Eidel, Abdallah & Groupe Oyiwan - Imuhar (from the albums "Imuhar" & "Women of Spirit" on Saint George / Sony / Putumayo) 12. Los Lobos feat. Mavis Staples - Someday (from the album "The Ride" on Hollywood Records)