Putumayo World Music Hour

Pop music is about catchy songs with that certain melodic hook that makes people all over the world want to sing along and tap their toes to the beat. Join us this week as we explore pop music from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Europe. Episode 20.29 Airtime: July 13-19, 2020 Featuring: 1. Affonsinho - Para El Dolor 2. Habib Koité - Wassiye 3. Waldo Mendoza - Pasa Un Tiempo Viejo 4. Bandabardo -...

This week we're kicking it up a notch and exploring the spicy influence of salsa around the world. Episode 20.28 Airtime: July 6-12, 2020 Featuring: 1. Eddie Palmieri - Sujétate la Lengua 2. Babacar - Romantico Chacha 3. Havana Mambo - Malaniña 4. Poncho Sanchez - El Shing-A-Ling 5. Tres Muchachos & Companeros - Pa’Mantener Tradicion 6. Jose Conde y Ola Fresca - Ay Que Rico 7. Eliza Lacerda - Seo...

This week, we'll trace the unmistakable tone of the Blues from its roots in Africa to its home in America, and into Europe and South America, too. Episode 20.27 Airtime: June 29 - July 5, 2020 Featuring: 1. Blues Etilicos - Canceriano Sem Lar (Clinica Tobias Blues) 2. Laye Sow - Kayba 3. Luther Allison - Part Time Love 4. Tangle Eye - John Henry’s Blues 5. Taj Mahal Meets the Culture Musical Club...

We follow the reggae rhythm back to its origin, and explore the African branch of the reggae family tree. Episode 20.26 Airtime: June 22-28, 2020 Featuring: 1. Ismael Isaac - Magno Mako 2. Mo’Kalamity & The Wizards - Vision 3. Nino Galissa - Krebo Cheo 4. Ba Cissoko with Tiken Jah Fakoly - On Veut Se Marier 5. One Love Family - Bo Ten Qu’Luta’ 6. Majek Fashek - Man of Sorrow 7. Kwame Bediako - Ste...

We'll hear from some famous fathers and their musical offspring... Bob and Damian Marley, Joao and Bebel Gilberto, and more... ! Episode 20.25 Airtime: June 15-21, 2020 Featuring: 1. Paul Simon - Father and Daughter 2. Richard Bona - Bisso Baba (Always Together) 3. Dougie MacLean - Talking With My Father 4. George Dalaras - Is Oria-Mu 5. Ali Farka Toure - Fara 6. Vieux Farka Toure - Ana 7. Joao Gi...

Join us as we enjoy a masala of music from one of the world's most populous nations, the majestic and diverse country of India, as well as other nations whose music has been enriched by Indian flavors. Episode 20.24 Airtime: June 8-14, 2020 Featuring: 1. Susheela Raman - Mamavatu 2. Niraj Chag - Khwaab 3. Ravi Shankar with George Harrison - Tana Mana 4. CornerShop - Norwegian Wood 5. Lucky Ali - K...

Join us for a potpourri of songs from some of our favorite recent international releases. This week's show features music from New Caledonia, New Zealand, Spain, Israel, and Senegal. Episode 20.23 Airtime: June 1-7, 2020 Featuring: 1. Bïa - Jardim (from the album “Coeur Vagabond” via Audiogram) 2. Toure Kunda - Bay Pa Mar (from the album “Santhiaba” via Sabaar Music) 3. Flight of the Conchords - F...

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 20.22 Airtime: May 25-31, 2020 Featuring: 1. Rita Eriksen - Villemann Og Magnhild 2. Garmarna - O Frondens Virga/ O Growing Branch 3. Bobby Hughes Combination - Goi (Vegetarian Mix) 4. Vartinna - Emoton 5. Simbi - Ibo Gran Moun 6. Bugge Weselto...

The West African nation of Senegal is home to some of the world's most beautiful and melodic music. From the dance music of Dakar nightclubs, to the softer sounds of singer-songwriters and traditional kora players, the inspired melodies and rich tradition musical history and contemporary twist of Senegalese music. Episode 20.21 Airtime: May 18-24, 2020 Featuring: 1. Wasis Diop - Dem Ba Ma 2. Ismaë...

Join us as we go island-hopping and explore some of the contemporary and traditional sounds coming from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Japan. Episode 20.20 Airtime: May 11-17, 2020 Featuring: 1. Sabah Habas Mustapha & The Jugala All Stars - Di Nagara Deungeun 2. Yoshida Brothers - Beyond the Deep Sea (Fukaki Umi No Kanata) 3. Sayoko - Waiting in Vain 4. Zainal Abidin - Sabar 5. Long-ge...

Join us in celebration as we salute moms around the world, from Africa to South America and beyond, with a special holiday show commemorating Mother's Day. We'll hear songs of praise and gratitude to devoted mothers, as well as songs by musicians who are mothers themselves. Episode 20.19 Airtime: May 4-10, 2020 Featuring: 1. Gregory Isaacs - Mother's Day 2. Agepe - Mama 3. Cedella Marley Booker &...

This week, vamonos as we celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a musical fiesta from south of the border! Originally, this Mexican holiday commemorated the 1862 triumph of the Mexican army over the French at the Batalla de Puebla, and is still celebrated as a fun holiday to get together with friends and family, eat, drink and listen to great music! Episode 20.18 Airtime: April 27 - May 3, 2020 Featuring: 1...

This week, we'll travel to the remote and rocky islands of Cape Verde, 300 miles off the coast of West Africa, where musical tradition holds strong, but thanks to the exodus of Cape Verdeans to communities abroad, the music has grown into one of the world's most unique vocal styles. Join us as we listen to the enchanting mornas, funanas and coladeiras from these beautiful islands. Episode 20.17 Ai...

Take a break from the frenzy of modern life with us this week as we explore the softer, quieter side of European Music. Let yourself slow down and relax to the acoustic rhythms of some of the brightest balladeers and singer-songwriters from Italy, France, Germany Spain and the UK. Episode 20.16 Airtime: April 13-19, 2020 Featuring: 1. Presque Oui - L'ongle 2. 2raumwohnung - Liebe 3. Kate Rusby - L...

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 20.15 Airtime: April 6-12, 2020 Featuring: 1. Gotan Project - Una Musica Brutal 2. Ousmane Touré - Dimba 3. Alexis Kalofolias & Thanos Amorginos - Gia Ligo 4. 34 Puñaladas - Te Vas Milonga 5. Federico Aubele - Postales 6. Souad Massi - G...

This week, we salute some legendary talents who became international stars, and exposed a global audience to their music. Some of these world music legends include South Africa's Miriam Makeba, Cuba's Buena Vista Social Club, and the father of Jamaican reggae, Bob Marley. Episode 20.14 Airtime: March 30 - April 5, 2020 Featuring: 1. Johnny Clegg and Savuka - Scatterlings of Africa 2. Stan Getz fea...

Ska is a bouncy musical style from Jamaica, with its roots in the traditional Caribbean styles of calypso and mento. A precursor of the reggae, ska gained new life in the 1970's when it became popular with British new-wave bands. Join us this week, and we'll hear a diverse sampling of this upbeat style, from original ska pioneers to Latin fusion and modern-day takes on this global style. Episode 2...

This week, we're going to explore one of the world's most endearing and popular musical genres: Celtic music. The influence of harps and pipes and jigs and reels is felt far beyond their roots in the British Isles and Northern Europe. We'll transverse most of the Seven Celtic Nations and venture beyond, for music with that Celtic lilt, from Africa, Italy, Canada, and Spain. Episode 20.12 Airtime:...

A St. Patrick's Day celebration! Explore the ancient roots of Celtic music and the ways contemporary musicians are blending the past and the present. Episode 20.11 Airtime: March 9-15, 2020 Featuring: 1. The Willing Fools - Pretty Fair Maid 2. Keltik Elektrik - Wild Mountain Thyme 3. Big Sky - Las Temporadas 4. Emer Kenny - Parting Glass 5. Baka Beyond - Hush Hush 6. Alan Stivell & Youssou N'Dour...

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 20.10 Airtime: March 2-8, 2020 Featuring: 1. Paolo Conte - Via Con Me 2. Daniel Luna - El Besito Cachicurris 3. Giulia y Los Tellarini - La Ley del Retiro 4. Federic...

Explore the fascinating fusion of music from Asian countries, musicians, and communities the world over as we head east on "Destination Asia." Episode 20.09 Airtime: February 24 - March 1, 2020 Featuring: 1. Caravan - Music Saved My Life 2. Blue Asia featuring Yoichi Ikeda - Campuhan 3. The Bangkok Acoustic - Giew Kao 4. Prem Joshua - Funky Guru 5. Rita Lestariani - Sinar 6. Jake Shimabukuro - Gra...

The music of Australia and New Zealand, like that of many island nations, reflects multiple influences, from the traditional sounds of the indigenous peoples to the 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 are the musical crossroads of the...

Join us as we 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 20.07 Airtime: February 10-16, 2020 Featuring: 1. Angelique Kidjo - Batonga 2. Habib Koite & Bamada - Wassiye 3. Maureen Lupo Lilanda with Oliver Mtukudzi - Mumba 4. Johnny Clegg and Savuka - Ushtani Obulele 5. Samba Ngo -...

Celebrate the world's most universal language–love–with us for a special Valentine's Day show, with love songs from Brazil, Ireland, France, Nigeria and Australia, and more. Episode 20.06 Airtime: February 3-9, 2020 Featuring: 1. The Chieftains w/Van Morrison - Have I Told You Lately That I Love You? 2. Quarteto Jobim-Morelenbaum - Eu E O Meu Amor/Lamento No Morro 3. Eric Bibb feat. Mamadou Diabat...

This week we're traveling from Africa to North America and back, following the roots of the blues. The blues was born in the American south, inspired by the traditional music that West African slaves brought with them across the Atlantic. Next, the style moved north, reaching Chicago and St. Louis, where it took on a more electric, danceable edge. Episode 20.05 Airtime: January 27-February 2, 2020...