Putumayo World Music Hour

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...

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 Inc...

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 C...

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)...

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 Len...

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...

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...

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 "N...

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 Me...

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 wi...

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 "Warrior...

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 "...

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...