Putumayo World Music Hour

When people think of Spanish music, flamenco naturally comes to mind, but today's Spanish musicians are just as comfortable with rock, reggae, funk, and gypsy rumba! Join us in this week's episode of Putumayo World Music Hour as we explore the hip and sophisticated music of Spain today- from the Catalonian coast to the Galician Mountains, and the clubs of Madrid and Barcelona. Episode: 26.40 Airda...

The music of Australia and New Zealand, like that of many island nations, reflects multiple influences. Musical styles include the traditional sounds of the indigenous peoples as well as sounds from countless visitors and settlers who have come to these beautiful, diverse countries throughout the years. We'll explore the music born of this fascinating blend of cultures and traditions, which truly...

We'll dance the Tango in its many forms, from the traditional bandoneon of Argentina to the pulsing electronica of the "new tango" of Finland and Norway. Episode 26.39 Airdates: September 21st - 27th, 2026 Featuring: 1. Gotan Project - "Una Musica Brutal" (from the album “World 2002” on Hemisphere) 2. Ousmane Touré - "Dimba" (from the albums “Avenue du Monde" & "Tango Around The World” on Together...

On this episode of the Putumayo World Music Hour, you'll travel east via a route inspired by the legendary train, the Orient Express, with artists from Asia & Eastern Europe. Episode 26.38 Airdates: September 14th - 20th, 2026 Featuring: 1. Faye Wong - "Track 2" (from the album "Faye Wong: Faye Wong Faye" on EMI) 2. Happy End - "Kaze o Atsumete" (from the album "Kazemachi Roman") 3. Zulya - "Sagin...

On this episode of the Putumayo World Music Hour, Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth explore the global impact of an instrument you may have sitting in your living room: the guitar! Episode 26.37 Airdates: September 7th - 13th, 2026 Featuring: 1. Ali Farka Touré - “Savane” (From the album “Savane” on World Circuit/Nonesuch) 2. Toumani Diabaté - “Boulevard De L’Independendance” (From the album “Touman...

Join us this week as we visit several countries where Portuguese is the principal language-countries such as Brazil, Mozambique, Cape Verde and Angola. Episode 26.36 Airdate: August 31st - September 6th Featuring: 1. Jorge Fernando - Velho Fado (from the albums “Velho Fado" & "Music From the Winelands” on Times Square Records / Putumayo) 2. Bidinte - Considjo Di Garandis (from the albums “Bidinte"...

On this episode of the Putumayo World Music Hour, East meets West this week in the Asian Lounge, where we investigate the blend of traditional Asian music and modern western jazz and electronica. Episode 26:35 Air Dates: August 24th - August 30th Featuring: 1. Yoshida Brothers - Beyond the Deep Sea [Fukaki Umi No Kanata] (from the albums “Yoshida Brothers" & "Asian Lounge” on Domo / Putumayo) 2. T...

From Kingston to St. Petersburg, ska, the forerunner to reggae, continues to inspire musicians and fans in all corners of the planet. Join the party! Episode: 26:33 Air Dates: August 10th - August 16th, 2026 Featuring: 1. Skatalites - Freedom Sounds (from the albums “From Paris With Love" & "The Caribbean” on World Village / Putumayo) 2. Barrio Zumba - Que Pena (from the albums “From Paris With Lo...

This week the Putumayo World Music Hour is traveling to South Africa, a country that has had a major impact on popular music worldwide. We’ll explore everything from gospel to township jive and more traditional sounds sampling the diverse musical bounty this beautiful country has to offer. Episode: 26:32 Air Dates: August 3rd - August 9th Featuring: 1. Tsepo Tshola - Mbube (from the album "A New D...

Music is an important part of the cinematic experience. This week, we'll explore the contributions of World Music to the world of film, and hear songs from memorable movies like "Hotel Rwanda", "Babel" and "Something's Gotta Give." Episode 26.31 World Music In Film Airing from July 27th - August 2nd, 2026 Featuring: 1. Paolo Conte - Via Con Me (from the album "No Reservations Soundtrack" on Decca)...

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 “Hild...

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 al...

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 - Neg...

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 / Putuma...

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 M...

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...

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...

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 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...

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/Putu...

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...

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...

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...

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 a...

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 Kwa...