Putumayo World Music Hour

This week is a show that is especially meaningful in these troubled times; it’s called World Peace. We have songs of inspiration from across the globe, and we’ll revisit John F. Kennedy’s watershed 1963 speech at American University. Episode 20.04 Airtime: January 20-26, 2020 Featuring: 1. Keb’ Mo’ - Wake Up Everybody 2. Bholoja - Africa Unite 3. Luka Bloom - I am Not at War 4. Mira Awad - Think o...

Today we travel to Haiti, a Caribbean nation rich in culture and history, where French and African heritages blend to create a fascinating palette of enticing musical styles. Episode 20.03 Airtime: January 13-19, 2020 Featuring: 1. Luck Mervil - Piwouli 2. Emeline Michel - Moso Manman 3. Manno Charlemagne - Pran Batwel 4. Beethova Obas - Rasanble 5. Wyclef Jean with Lauryn Hill - Sang Fezi 6. Marc...

Thanks to a diverse global population, contemporary Europe is home to one of the hippest musical scenes out there, incorporating everything from DJ electronica to traditional middle-eastern instrumentals to produce a lush mix of sounds and styles. Kick back or get up and dance as we embrace the "Euro Groove." Episode 20.02 Airtime: January 6-12, 2020 Featuring: 1. Fumana - Check In 2. Noir Desir -...

This week we explore the hypnotic and mesmerizing music for yoga, meditation and relaxation. The discipline of Yoga was born in India, rooted in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain traditions, and has spread throughout the world for all who seek spiritual enlightenment, improving health, and shedding the stress of the modern world. Episode 20.01 Airtime: 12/30-1/5 Featuring: 1. Susheela Raman - O Rama 2. San...