Putumayo World Music Hour

This week Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth explore African influences on the music of Cuba, the Caribbean and beyond. Episode: 25.29 Air Dates: July 14th - July 20th Featuring: 1. Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca - N’dona Ponte (from the albums "N’dona Ponte" & "Afro-Cubano" on Independent / Putumayo) 2. Rey Cabrera - Paraiso Guajiro (from the albums "The Best of Rey Cabrera" & "Afro-Cubano" on Cleopatr...

Travel to the South Pacific Islands with this week's episode of Putumayo World Music Hour with Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth. Episode: 25.28 Air Dates: July 7th - July 13th Featuring: 1. Te Vaka - Iuliana (from the albums "Tutuki" & "South Pacific Islands" on Spirit of Play Productions / Putumayo) 2. OK! Ryos - Nengone Nodegu (from the albums "Kuni" & "South Pacific Islands" on Mangrove / Putuma...

Warm summer evenings are perfect for outdoor parties and BBQ's and on this week's episode of the Putumayo World Music Hour, we've got the soundtrack for your next gathering. Episode: 25.27 Air Dates: June 30th - July 6th Featuring: 1. Laid Back - Groovin’ On a Feeling (from the album "Happy Dreamer" on Laid Back) 2. Osibisa - Sunshine Day (from the albums "The Best of Osibisa" & "World Party" on P...

This episode, Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth travel through the world's leading wine-producing regions with a full-bodied selection of songs. Episode: 25.26 Airdates: June 23rd - June 29th Featuring: 1. Karpatt - Dites Moi Tu (from the album "A L'Ombre du Ficus" on Kariboo) 2. Pascal Parisol - Wonderful (from the album "Wonderful" on Epic) 3. Modena City Ramblers - Carretera Austral (from the alb...

Join Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth as they circumnavigate the globe, and experience music from the hot and steamy equatorial regions. Episode: 25.25 Airdates: June 16th - June 21st Air Date: Featuring: 1. Mano Borges - Maranhao Meu Tesouro, Meu Torrao (featured on the album "Passagem Franca Pra Caro Custou" on MZA) 2. Dos Santos - Laura (featured on the album "Brazilian Groove" on Putumayo) 3. A...

Celebrate Fathers Day with Rosalie Howarth and the Putumayo World Music Hour and enjoy a collection of songs by Famous Fathers, and musicians who were greatly inspired by their fathers, musical or not. Episode: 25.24 Airdates: June 9th - June 15th Featuring: 1. Joao Gilberto & Stan Getz - Doralice (featured on the album "Bossa Nova Lounge / Samba de Verao" on Universal) 2. Bebel Gilberto - Jabutic...

Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth on this episode of Putumayo World Music Hour, World Playground, share songs made for and by adults, but that kids can really dig too! These songs are playful and rhythmic and fun, and can serve as a wonderful introduction to music from other lands. Episode: 25.23 Airdates: June 2nd - June 8th Featuring: 1. Manu Chao - Bongo Bong (featured on the albums "Clandestino"...

Escape the winter chills with Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth on this episode of the Putumayo World Music Hour, Spring Fever. Featuring songs from the tropics that conjure the feeling of warm weather and the sound of waves breaking on the beach. Episode: 25.22 Airdates: May 26th - June 1st Featuring: 1. Boy Ge Mendes - Grito Di Bo Fidge (featured on the album "Grito Di Bo Fidge" on Blue Move Recor...

Join Rosalie and experience the acoustic side of Arabic music, with ballads by Middle-eastern and North African singer/songwriters, and small ensembles. Episode: 25.21 Airdates: May 19th - May 25th Featuring: 1. Tania Saleh - Haabak (featured on the album "Tania Saleh" on Elef Records) 2. Zaman - Batalti Eli (featured on the albums "Lel ya lel" & "Acoustic Arabia" on Unsigned / Putumayo) 3. Akli D...

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 of this county have been embraced across the globe. Join Rosalie Howarth and Dan Storper in this week’s Putumayo World Music Hour as they explor...

Join Rosalie Howarth and Dan Storper in observing a Mexican holiday that's become a big celebration north of the border as well. Learn more and listen to a musical fiesta in this week’s Putumayo World Music Hour. Episode 25.18 Airdates: April 28th - May 4th, 2025 Featuring: 1. Julieta Venegas - “Limon y Sal” (From the album “Limon y Sal” on Notre/SonyBMG) 2. Maná - “No Voy A Ser Tu Esclavo” (From...

Rosalie Howarth and Dan Storper explore the melodic side of Brazilian music in this week’s Putumayo World Music Hour: Acoustic Brazil. Episode 25.17 Airdates: April 21st - April 27th, 2025 Featuring: 1. Caetano Veloso - “Cajuina” (From the albums “Cinema Trascendental” on Polygram and “Acoustic Brazil” on Putumayo) 2. Anna de Hollanda - “Samba Triste” (From the albums “Vert Bresil” on Pygmalion Re...

In this week’s Putumayo World Music Hour, join Rosalie Howarth in celebrating American roots music Putumayo style, featuring contemporary musicians and various homegrown American genres. Episode 25.16 Airdates: April 14th - 20th, 2025 Featuring: 1. Forest Sun - “Change My Tune” 2. Luke-Winslow-King - “You Don’t Know Better Than Me” 3. Bruce Daigrepont - “Acadie A La Louisiana” 4. Clifton Chenier -...

Join Rosalie Howarth and Dan Storper in this week’s Putumayo World Music Hour as they explore a fusion of two unlikely styles at first glance: blues and the electronica movement. Episode 25.15 Airdates: April 7th - April 13th, 2025 Featuring: 1. Tangle Eye - “John Henry’s Blues” (From the albums “Alan Lomax’s Southern Journey Remixed” on Zoë Records and “Blues Lounge” on Putumayo) 2. Little Axe -...

In this week’s Putumayo World Music Hour, Rosalie Howarth heads east for some intriguing sounds from Asian countries; India, China, Japan, Thailand and more. Episode 25.14 Airdates: March 31st - April 6th, 2025 Featuring: 1. Caravan - “Music Saved My Life” (From the album “Wander Around” on Averex Entertainment/Rhythm Zone) 2. Blue Asia with Yoichi Ikeda - “Campuhan” (From the albums “Hotel Ibah”...

Join Rosalie Howarth and Dan Storper in this week’s Putumayo World Music Hour for a French celebration around the world. Episode 25.12 Airdates: March 17th - March 23th, 2025 Featuring: 1. Maxime Le Forestier - “L’Echo des Etoiles” (From the album “Maxime Le Forestier” on Polydor/Universal) 2. Maraune - “Pour Les Amis, Pour Les Hommes” (From the album “Toi du Monde” on Universal France) 3. Ti Coca...

Rosalie Howarth and Dan Storper have pulled together a group of musicians from around the world who excel at songwriting as well as singing and playing for this week’s Putumayo World Music Hour; World Songwriters. Episode 25.13 Airdates: March 24th - March 30th, 2025 Featuring: 1. Bob Marley - “Redemption Song” (From the album “Uprising” on Island) 2. Bonga - “Luanda Nbolo” (From the album “Angola...

Join Rosalie Howarth and Dan Storper in this week’s Putumayo World Music Hour as they explore an ancient musical genre that is nevertheless continuing to evolve: Celtic music. Episode 25.11 Airdates: March 10th - March 16th, 2025 Featuring: 1. Sean Tyrrell - “Only From Day to Day” (From the album “Cry of a Dreamer” on Hannibal) 2. Keltik Elektrik - “Wild Mountain Thyme” (From the albums “Edinburgh...

Love is in the air in this week’s Putumayo World Music Hour as Rosalie Howarth and Dan Storper explore love songs from around the world. Episode 25.06 Airdates: February 3rd - February 9th, 2025 Featuring: 1. Jimmy Cliff - “Shelter of Your Love” (From the album “Ultimate Collection” on Hip-O) 2. Majek Fashek - “Love and Affection” (From the album “Romantica” on Putumayo) 3. Henri Dikongue - “Ndolo...

In this week’s Putumayo World Music Hour, Rosalie Howarth and Dan Storper explore the modern side of African music, where artists use the traditional rhythms and instruments of their native country as a springboard to then transform their sound with different effects. Episode 25.07 February 10th - February 16th, 2025 Featuring: 1. Issa Bagayogo - “Saya Mogo Bana” (From the album “Issa Bagayogo” on...

In this week’s Putumayo World Music Hour, Rosalie Howarth and Dan Storper explore the profound musical connection between two lands of two different continents, Africa and Cuba, with a third region thrown in too: New York City. Episode 25.08 Airdates: February 17th - February 23rd, 2025 Featuring: 1. Gnonnas Pedro - “Yiri Yiri Boum” (From the album “Congo to Cuba” on Putumayo) 2. Paris Combo - “ M...

Join Rosalie Howarth and Dan Storper in this week’s Putumayo World Music Hour as they hone in on a specific part of a region with a very small land mass, but that encompasses a lot of cultures: the Caribbean. Episode 25.09 Airdates: February 24th - March 2nd, 2025 Featuring: 1. Ram - “Kafou” (From the album “Puritan Vodou” on Margaritaville/Island) 2. Emeline - “Moso Manman” (From the album “Corde...

In this week’s Putumayo World Music Hour, Rosalie Howarth and Dan Storper explore a musical movement that's packing the dance floors, based on some of the oldest music in Europe; that of the Roma people. Episode 25.10 Airdates: March 3rd - March 9th, 2025 Featuring: 1. Shantel - “Bucovina” (From the albums “Bucovina Club” on Essay Recordings and “Gypsy Groove” on Putumayo) 2. Amsterdam Klezmer Ban...

In this week's Putumayo World Music Hour, Rosalie Howarth pays tribute to a musical legend, Bob Marley with covers of his music from around the world. Episode 25.05 Airdates: January 27th - February 2nd, 2025 Featuring: 1. Bob Marley - “Sun is Shining” (From the album “Kaya” on Tuff Gong) 2. Ojos de Brujo - “Get Up, Stand Up” (From the album “Backspin” on Six Degrees) 3. Caracol - “Could You Be Lo...

In this week’s Putumayo World Music Hour, Rosalie Howarth and Dan Storper visit some of the world's urban centers for “World Cities.” Episode 25.02 Airdates: January 6th - January 12th, 2025 Featuring: 1. Bebel Gilberto - “August Day Song (Remix)” 2. Habib Koite - “Sirata” 3. Kermit Ruffins - “Kermit’s Second Line” 4. Da Lata - “Cores” 5. Barrio Chino - “Saudade” 6. Boubacar Mendy - “Kirikou” 7. B...