Putumayo World Music Hour

Relax with this soothing collection of contemporary songs from around the world. Episode 22.50 Airtime: December 5-11, 2022 Featuring: 1. Agricantus - Rang-Wang Tibet (from the album “Ethnosphere” on CNI Italy) 2. Da Lata - Cores (from the album “Songs from the Tin” on Palm Pictures) 3. Mungal - Dreadlocks (from the album “Dreadlocks” on Virgin) 4. Bossacucanova & Robert Menescal - A Night in Lena...

Melodic music from the exotic tropical island such as Martinique, Madagascar and Tahiti. Can't travel? It's the next best thing to being there. Episode 22.49 Airtime: November 28 - December 4, 2022 Featuring: 1. Sinead O’Connor - Her Mantle So Green (from the album “Sean-Nos Nua” on Vanguard) 2. Israel Kamkawiwo'ole - Ulili E (from the album “Alone in IZ World” on Mountain Apple) 3. Tito Paris - D...

We’ll hear some of the legendary greats in Latin jazz, including Eddy Palmieri, Mongo Santamaria, Tito Puente, and more. Episode 22.48 Airtime: November 21-27, 2022 Featuring: 1. Poncho Sanchez - El Sabroson 2. Machito with Cannonball Adderley & Joe Newman - Congo Mulence 3. Snooks Eaglin - Cubano Mambo 4. Mongo Santamaria - Watermelon Man 5. James & Tryo Andrews - St. James Infirmary 6. Tito Puen...

This week we celebrate Thanksgiving with harvest songs from Senegal, Cuba, the Cherokee nation and around the world. Episode 22.47 Airtime: November 14-20, 2022 Featuring: 1. Juan Luis Guerra - Ojala Que Llueva Café (from the album “Ojala Que Llueva Café” on Karen) 2. Joao Bosco - Vatapa (from the album “Brasileiro” on Putumayo) 3. George Symonette - Don't Touch Me Tomato (from the album “Bahamani...

We'll explore music from the Creole culture of the Caribbean. The eclectic mix of European, African, Latin-American, and Indigenous cultures provides the source of a rich and colorful musical tradition. Episode 22.46 Airtime: November 7-13, 2022 Featuring: 1. Marlene Dorcena - Mesy Bon Dye (from the album “Mesy / Le Monde est un Village: Radio Nomade” on Contre Jour / Virgin) 2. Michel Martelly &...

We'll explore the influence of World Music on mainstream popular music with songs by superstars like Sting, Shakira, and Santana. Episode 22.45 Airtime: October 31 - November 6th, 2022 Featuring: 1. Chumbawumba - Jacob’s Ladder (from the album “Readymades” on Universal) 2. Morcheeba - Otherwise (from the album “Charango” on Warner) 3. Joe Strummer & the Mescaleros - Mondo Bongo (from the album “Gl...

This week we're 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 Episode 22.44 Airtime: Oct 24-30, 2022 Featuring: 1. Tsepo Tshola - Mbube (from the album “A New Dawn” on Chissa Records) 2. Miriam Makeba - Pata...

This week will highlight one of the world's most expressive, affordable, and versatile instruments, the human voice. Episode 22.43 Airtime: October 17-23, 2022 Featuring: 1. Toto Bona Lokua - Ghana Blues (from the album “Toto Bona Lokua” on No Format!) 2. Sanna Kallman, Johan Hogenas - Wangol (from the album “Amanda- Cafe Creole” on CCn’C Records) 3. The Persuasions - Oh! Darling (from the album “...

We'll visit some of the countries where the music is as intoxicating as the wine. France, Italy, South Africa, Chile, Australia and more. Episode 22.42 Airtime: October 10-16, 2022 Featuring: 1. Karpatt - Dites Moi Tu (from the album “A L'Ombre du Ficus” on Kariboo) 2. Pascal Parisot - Wonderful (from the album “Wonderful” on Epic) 3. Modena City Ramblers - Carretera Austral (from the album “Radio...

This week, we'll salute the musical wizards who work behind the scenes in the recording studios. Episode 22.41 Airtime: October 3-9, 2022 Featuring: 1. Juanes w/ Nelly Furtado - Fotografia (from the album “Un Dia Normal” on Surco Records) 2. Amadou & Mariam with Manu Chao - Senegal Fast Food (from the album “Dimanche A Bamako” on All Other / Radio Bemba) 3. Khaled - Didi (from the album “Khlaed” f...

It’s the season of Oktoberfest in Germany, when tens of thousands of Europeans and tourists from all over converge upon Bavaria to celebrate the region’s famous beer and hearty food. Instead of traditional polkas, we’ll celebrate with some nontraditional German music: hip sophisticated music being created by Germany’s most creative and adventurous musicians, producers, DJ’s and re-mixers. Episode...

Though Jazz has its roots in the United States, the distinctive style has influenced musicians across the globe. Join us this week as we follow the Jazz around the world, from countries as diverse and unexpected as Slovenia and New Zealand. Episode 22.39 Airtime: September 19-25, 2022 Featuring: 1. Richard Bona - Engingilaye (from the album “Muia/ The Tale” via Universal Music France) 2. Chantel C...

We'll start up North, with Celtic music from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia where the inhabitants have preserved the music of Scottish ancestors. Episode 22.38 Airtime: September 12-18, 2022 Featuring: 1. Ashley MacIsaac w/ Mary Jane Lamond - Sleepy Maggie (from the album “Hi How Are You Today?” from Linus Entertainment) 2. Wayne Toups & Zydecajun - Tupelo Honey (from the album “Blast from the Bayou” fr...

This week, vamonos and join us as we dance the night away to the hip-shaking party music from the Latin world. Hit the dance floor with the spicy sounds of boogaloo, salsa and cumbia from all over the world. Episode 22.37 Airtime: September 5-11, 2022 Featuring: 1. Habana Abierta - Bailala Bien (from the album “Boomerang” on Calle 54 Records / EMI Spain) 2. Raul Paz - Buena Suerte (from the album...

Episode 22.36 Airtime: August 29th - September 4th, 2022 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 us this week as we explore the...

Episode 22.35 Airtime: Augusts 22-28, 2022 Featuring: 1. Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca - N’dona Ponte (from the album “N’dona Ponte / Afro-Cubano “ on Independent / Putumayo) 2. Rey Cabrera - Paraiso Guajiro (from the album “The Best of Rey Cabrera / Afro-Cubano” on Cleopatra Records / Putumayo ) 3. Uziel Sança - Sociedade Parasita (from the album “Nha Storia / Afro-Cubano” on Independent / Putumayo...

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 22.34 Airtime: August 15-21, 2022 Featuring: 1. Susheela Raman - Mamavatu (from the album “Susheela Raman / Asian Groove” via Narada World / Putumayo) 2. Niraj Chag - Khwaab (from the album...

Explore the rich musical styles of Colombia and hear how the country's Spanish, Caribbean, and African heritages have helped shape modern styles. Join us for a mix of Colombia, Salsa, Latin pop and more. Episode 22.33 Airtime: August 8-14, 2022 Featuring: 1. Mauricio & Palodeagua - Canto Caribeño (from the album “Una Canto Caribeno” via EMI Music Colombia) 2. Marta Gomez - La Rondo (from the album...

Episode 22.32 Airdate: August 1-7, 2022 Join us as we go island-hopping and explore some of the contemporary and traditional sounds coming from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Japan. Featuring: 1. Sabah Habas Mustapha & The Jugala All Stars - Di Nagara Deungeun (from the album “So La Li” via Omnium) 2. Yoshida Brothers - Beyond the Deep Sea (Fukaki Umi No Kanata) (from the album “Yoshida...

This week we'll explore some of the most powerful and moving voices in world music from Africa. Episode 22.31 Airdate: July 25-31, 2022 Featuring: 1. Akendengue - Okulé Kulee (from the album “Ekunda-Sah!” via Taxi) 2. Amadou & Mariam - La Réalité (from the album “Dimanche a Bamako” via Radio Bemba) 3. Judith Sephuma - Le Tshephile Mang (from the album “A Cry... A Smile... A Dance/Women of Africa”...

We'll circumnavigate the globe this week, and experience music from the hot and steamy equatorial regions. Episode 22.30 Airtime: July 18-24, 2022 Featuring: 1. Manu Borges - Marhanho, Meu Tesouro, Meu Torrao (from the album “Passagem Franca Pra Caro Custou” on MZA) 2. Dos Santos - Laura (from the album “Brazilian Groove” on Putumayo) 3. Aterciopelados - Mañana (from the album “Caribe Atomico & Nu...

One of the hottest styles in European nightclubs is Gypsy music mixed by club DJs and producers. This week we’ll explore a variety of this exciting, groovy music. Episode 22.29 Airdate: July 11-17, 2022 Featuring: 1. Shantel - Bucovina (from the album “Bucovina Club / Gypsy Groove” on Essay  Recordings / Putumayo) 2. Amsterdam Klezmer Band - Sadagora Hot Dub [Shantel Remix](from the album “Remixed...

Get ready to get on your feet and move to the dancefloor as we listen to irresistible party music from Cuba, Jamaica, Denmark and Ghana. Episode 22.28 Airtime: July 4-10, 2022 Featuring: 1. Roy Pace & Aretuska - Ciuri Ciuri 2. Osibisa - Sunshine Day 3. Mariana Ramos - Cumadre Mozinha 4. Beau Jocque and the Zydeco Hi-Rollers - Just One Kiss 5. Burning Spear - Walk 6. Laid Back - Groovin’ On A Feeli...

We'll travel East and discover music along the route inspired by a legendary train that ran from Paris to Istanbul from 1883 to 1977. Episode 22.27 Airdate: June 27 - July 3, 2022 Featuring: 1. Faye Wong - Track #2 (from the album “Faye Wong” on EMI) 2. Happy End - Kaze o Atsumete 3. Zulya - Saginou (Yearning) (from the album “Aloukie / Music from the Tea Lands” on ZKO / Putumayo) 4. UA - Ametora...

It’s time to head outside to enjoy the warm nights, and we have the perfect summer soundtrack. Episode 22.26 Airdate: June 20-26, 2022 Featuring: 1. Laid Back - Groovin’ On a Feeling (from the album “Happy Dreamer” via Laid Back) 2. Osibisa - Sunshine Day (from the album “The Best of Osibisa/World Party” via Pegasus / Eagle Rock/Putumayo) 3. Roy Paci & Aretuska - Ciuri Ciuri (from the album “Tutta...