Join us as we spend a languid hour in a Cuban Café and hear how the country's French, Spanish, Caribbean and African heritages have shaped its iconic musical styles.

Episode 21.15
Airtime: April 5th-11th, 2021

Featuring:
1) Eliades Ochoa y el Cuarteto Patria  - Al Vaivén de mi Carreta (from the album "Cuidate Compay Gallo… / Cuba" on EGREM / Putumayo)
2) Ibrahim Ferrer – Compositor Confundido (from the album "Cuba Collection / Cuba" on EGREM / Putumayo)
3) Rene Ferrer – Como a Cada Mañana (from the album "Obatalá No Quiere Guerra / Café Cubano" on Tratore/Putumayo)
4) José Cónde y Ola Fresca with Zigaboo Modeliste – El Chacal (from the album "(R)Evolucion / Café Cubano" on José Cónde / Pipiki Records / Putumayo)
5) Pedro Luis Ferrer feat. Lena Ferrer - Ay, Mi Vidita (from the album "Rústico / Café Cubano" on Escondida / Putumayo)
6) El Curi – Siempre Acontece (from the album "El Caballero De La Habana" on SGAE / Nubenegra)
7) Ignacio “Mazacote” Carrillo – Lágrimas Negras (from the album "De Profession … Sonero / Café Cubano" on Musical Productions / Putumayo)
8) Asere – Corazón (from the album "Qudres Sol Qudres Luna / Café Cubano" on MTM Ltda. / Putumayo)
9) Los Guaracheros de Oriente – Patria Querida (from the album "Cuba" on Putumayo)
10) Las Ondas Marteles – Rima Caribeña (from the album "Homenaje a Miguel Angel Ruiz" on Discmedi)
11) Felix Baloy – Después de Esta Noche (from the album "Baila Mi Son / Café Cubano" on Tumi / Putumayo)
12) La Orquesta Mágica de la Habana – Morenita (from the album "La Orquesta Mágica de la Habana / Café Cubano" on Freibank Musikverlage / Orisha Records / Putumayo)
13) Kelvis Ochoa – Fue Una de Mambo (from the album "Café Cubano" on Putumayo)

Cafe Cubano

This week we'll be swept away by the musical love affair between Italy and America between the 1950s and 1960s.
 
Episode 22.05
Airdate: January 24-30, 2022

Featuring:
1. Teddy Reno - Accarezzame (from the album “Vintage Italia” on Putumayo)
2. Jula de Palma - Piccolissima Serenata (from the album “Vintage Italia” on Putumayo)
3. Fred Buscaglione - Boccuccia di Rosa (from the album “Vintage Italia” on Putumayo)
4. Renzo Arbore - Ba Ba Baciami Piccina (from the album “Vintage Italia” on Putumayo)
5. Gianmaria Testa - Dimestichezze d’Amor (from the album “Vintage Italia” on Putumayo)
6. Pink Martini - Ninna Nanna (from the album “Vintage Italia” on Putumayo)
7. Maria Pierantoni Giua - Petali e Mirto (from the album “Vintage Italia” on Putumayo)
8. Toquinho - Acquarello (from the album “Italian Playground” on Putumayo)
9. Vinicio Capossela - Che Cosse L’Amor (from the album “Vintage Italia” on Putumayo)
10. Flo Sandon - T’ho Volute Bene (Non Dimenticar) (from the album “Vintage Italia” on Putumayo)
11. Dominic Halpin & The Honey B’s - Che La Luna (from the album “Italian Playground” on Putumayo)
12. Giorgio Conte - Gne Gne (from the album “Italian Café” on Putumayo)
13. Marco Calliari - Torna Surriento (from the album “Vintage Italia” on Putumayo)
14. Nicola Arigliano - Musetto (from the album “Italian Playground” on Putumayo)
15. Quadro Nuevo - Roma Nun Fa La (from the album “Vintage Italia” on Putumayo)

Vintage Italia

This week we’ll sample some cutting-edge Latin fusions that blend tango, bossa nova and flamenco with chilled out, electronic treatments.

Episode 22.20 
Airdate: May 9-15, 2022

Featuring: 
1. Gotan Project - Santa Maria (from the album “Sun by Claude Challe / World Lounge” on Chall' O Music / Putumayo)
2. Aterciopelados - Chica Dificil (from the album “La Pipa de la Paz / Real Women Have Curves Soundtrack” on RCA International / Sony Discos)
3. Roberto Poveda - Sueño Mama (from the album “Son Electrico / Latin Lounge” on ALG Entertainment / Putumayo)
4. Amparanoia - Don't Leave Me Now (from the album “Enchilao / Latin Lounge” on EMI Odeon / Putumayo)
5. Sidestepper - Dame Tu Querer (from the album “3am: In Beats We Trust / Latin Lounge” on Palm Pictures / Putumayo)
6. Bebe - Siempre Me Quedará (from the album “Pafuera Telarañas / Latin Lounge” on Virgin / Putumayo)
7. Luiz de Aquino - Caminhos de Cuba (from the album “Esquina Do Tempo / Latin Lounge” on Next Music / Putumayo)
8. Bia - Mariana (from the album “Carmin” on Audiogram)
9. Wagner Pa & Brazuca Matraca - Folia (from the album “Brazuca Matraca / Latin Lounge” on Organic Records / Putumayo)
10. Lhasa - Con Toda Palabra (from the album “The Living Road” on Les Disques Audiogramme, Inc.)
11. Mastretta - El Ultimo Habitante del Planeta (from the album “Mastretta / Euro Lounge” on Subterfuge / Putumayo)
12. Federico Aubele - Esta Noche (from the album “Gran Hotel Buenos Aires / Latin Lounge” on Eighteenth Street Lounge Music / Putumayo)
13. Charanga Cakewalk - Carmela (from the album “Loteria de la Cumbia Lounge / Latin Lounge” on Artemis / Triloka / Putumayo)
14. Si*Sé - Mariposa (en Havana) (from the album “Latin Lounge” on Putumayo)

Latin Lounge

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)
4. Neto Amado - Santomense (from the album “Santomense (Single) / Afro-Cubano” on Independent / Putumayo)
5. Eneida Marta - Dur di Kutubel (from the album “Ibra / Afro-Cubano” on ALG Eventos / Putumayo)
6. Mel Malonga - Requiem de l’Amour  (from the album “Wâ / Afro-Cubano” on Independent / Putumayo)
7. Sonora Paramarera - Boracho (from the album “Prisiri Verjari / Afro-Cubano” on Dureco Records / Putumayo)
8. Meissa - Femme Noire  (from the album “Entre Seine et Sine / Afro-Cubano” on Comet / Putumayo )
9. Manu Dibango - Bessoka – Version Courte (from the album “B-Sides / Afro-Cubano” on Soul Makossa / Putumayo)
10. Alune Wade & Harold López-Nussa - Aminata (from the album “Havana – Paris – Dakar / African Rumba” on World Village / Putumayo)
11. Mama Keita - Tougnafo (from the album “Denilou / Congo to Cuba” on Night & Day / Putumayo)
12. Michel Pinheiro’s African Salsa - Paysan (from the album “Voyage / African Rumba” on Pineiro Cosme / Putumayo)
13. Jesús Alejandro “El Niño” - Adios Guajira (from the album “Regreso a Casa / Afro-Cubano” on LMS Records / Putumayo)

Afro-Cubano

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 Puente - Cha Cha Cha
7. Ray Barretto - Summertime
8. Chico Alvarez - La Clave, Maraca y Guiro
9. Tomas R. Einarsson - Rumdrum
10. Bobby Matos - Soy Lucimi
11. The Brian Lynch/Eddie Palmieri Project - Guajira Dubois
12. Chocolate - Trompeta en Montuno
13. Hilton Ruiz - Steppin’ with T.P.

Latin Jazz

Rooted in ancient traditions, the music of Mali will transport you to a distant and unforgettable land.

Episode 23.05
Airdate: January 23-29, 2023

Featuring:
1. Moussa Diallo - Maninda (from the album “Chiwara/Mali” on Sundance Records/Putumayo)
2. Boubacar Traore - Kanou (from the album “Kongo Magni / Mali” on Marabi / Putumayo)
3. Ramatou Diakite - Gembi (from the album “Maba / Mali” on Second Moon Records / Putumayo)
4. Taj Mahal & Toumani Diabate - Queen Bee (from the album “Kulanjan” on Hannibal)
5. Issa Bagayogo - Bana (from the album “Tassou Ma Kan: Electro Beat From Bamako / Mali” on Mali Music / Putumayo)
6. Bonnie Raitt & Habib Koite - Back Around (from the album “Silver Lining” on Capitol)
7. Damon Albarn & Afel Bocoum - Sunset Coming On (from the album “Mali Music” on EMI Music)
8. Amadou & Mariam with Manu Chao - Senegal Fast Food (from the album “Dimanche A Bamako” on All Other / Radio Bemba)
9. Salif Keita - Moussolou (from the album “Moffou” on Universal Records)
10. Oumou Sangare - Yala (from the album “Oumou.” on World Circuit)
11. Toure Kunda - Fala [African version] (from the album “Mali” on Putumayo)
12. Habib Koite - Saramaya (from the album “Foly! / Mali” on Contre Jour / Putumayo)

Destination Mali

Steeped in ancient tradition, the acoustic music of the Middle East and North Africa is featured on this mesmerizing collection.

Episode 23.18 
Airtime: April 24-30, 2023

Featuring:
1. Tania Saleh - Hsebak (from the album “Radio Beirut: Sounds from the 21st Century” on Galileo Music Communication)
2. Zaman - Batalti Eli (from the album “Putumayo Presents: Acoustic Arabia” on Putumayo)
3. Akli D - AR Paris (from the album “Ma Yela” on Because Music)
4. Rasha - Azara Alhai (from the album “Arabesque Tlata, Vol 3/ The Rought Guide to African Blues/ Putumayo Presents: Acoustic Arabia” on Reach Records/Momo/Rough Trade/ Putumayo)
5. Les Orientaless - Alger, Alger (from the album “Putumayo Presents: Acoustic Arabia” on Putumayo)
6. Souad Massi - Ghir Enta (from the album “DEB/Oriental Garden, Vol 2/ The Very Best of Africa, Vol. 2/ Mesk Elil/ Bon Voyage: Wordly Sounds/ Acoustic: The Best of Souad Massi/Live Acoustique 2007/ NDR Info Nightlounge/ Putumayo Presents: Acoustic Arabia” on Decca/Island Soulstar/ Nascente/Universal Classics & Jazz/Filter Music/ Wrasse/Az/Dep/Universal Distribution/G&H Media/Putumayo)
7. Jamal Porto - Gamar Badawi (from the album “Putumayo Presents: Acoustic Arabia” on Putumayo)
8. Tiris - Tiris Nibreeha (from the album “Putumayo Presents: Acoustic Arabia” on Putumayo)
9. Charbel Rouhana & Hani Siblini - Mada (from the album “Putumayo Presents: Acoustic Arabia” on Putumayo)
10. Zein Al-Jundi - Wijjak Ma’ii (from the album “Putumayo Presents: Acoustic Arabia/ Sherrafouni” on Putumayo/WMD)
11. Maurice El Medioni - Tu N’ Aurais Jamais Dû (from the album “Putumayo Presents: Acoustic Arabia” on Putumayo)
12. Mousta Largo - Les Larmes De Boabdil (from the album “Mektoub/ Putumayo Presents: Acoustic Arabia” on Universal Music/ Putumayo)
13. Souad Massi - Raoui (from the album “Later with Jools Holland: World” on WEA International)

Acoustic Arabia

Seductive Brazilian melodies and subtle electronica mix on this collection of contemporary chill-out rhythms.

Episode 23.19 
Airtime: May 1-7, 2023

Featuring:
1. Marcos Valle - Agua De Coco (from the album "Brazilian Love Affair 5/Brazilian Lounge" on Far Out Recordings/Putumayo)
2. Paula Morelenbaum - Brigas Nunca Mais (from the album "Berimbaum/Brazilian Lounge" on Universal Music Latino/Putumayo)
3. Bebel Gilberto - Jabuticaba (Stuhr Remix) (from the album "Remixed" on Ziriguiboom/Crammed Discs)
4. Carlinhos Brown - Lagoinha (from the album "Bahia do Mundo - Mito E Verdade/Brazilian Groove" on EMI/Putumayo)
5. Luca Mundaca - Há Dias (from the album "Luca Mundaca/Brazilian Lounge" on Lumeni Productions/Putumayo)
6. Bid feat. Seu Jorge - E Depois (from the album "Brazilectro/Brazilian Lounge" on Audiopharm/Putumayo)
7. Mosquitos - Boombox (from the album "Mosquitos" on Bar None)
8. Marcos Valle - Samba De Verão (Roberto Menescal Remix) (from the album "Copa Bossa" on Albatroz)
9. Bossacucanova feat. Adriana Calcanhotto - Previsão (from the album "Uma Batida Diferente/Brazilian Lounge" on Ziriguiboom/Crammed Discs/Putumayo)
10. Marcela - Os Grilos (from the album "Previously Unreleased/Brazilian Lounge" on Putumayo)
11. Nova Bossa - Wave (from the album "Brazilian Lounge" on Ouver Records)
12. Dois Irmaos feat. Mariana de Moraes - Como Vou Fazer (Remix) (from the album "Previously Unreleased Demo/Brazilian Lounge" on Putumayo)
13. Bab & Rolando 808 - Mas Que Nada (Melodic Slide) (from the album "Trip Do Brasil/Brazilian Groove" on Sony France/Krypton/Putumayo)

Brazilian Lounge

23.26 Rhythm and Blues
Air Dates: June 19-24

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 album "Tropidelico/Rhythm and Blues on Tru Thoughts/Putumayo)
3. Asa - 360 (from the album "Tropidelico/Rhythm and Blues" on Tru Thoughts/Putumayo)
4. Belo with Andy Barrow - Ayiti Leve (from the album "Alo Haiti: Mountains Beyond Mountains" on Soley Sounds)
5. Toots and the Maytals - I Gotta Woman (from the album "Light Your Light" on Concord Music Group)
6. Angelique Kidjo feat. John Legend - Move On Up (from the album "Oyo" on Naïve)
7. Sam Moore, Keb' Mo and Angie Stone - Wang Dang Doodle (from the album "Randy Jackson's Music Club/Rhythm and Blues on Concord Records/Putumayo)
8. Ruth Brown - I Don't Know (from the album "Miss Rhythm (Greatest Hits and More)" on Rhino)
9. James Hunter - 'Til Your Fool Comes Home (from the album "People Gonna Talk/Rhythm and Blues" on Rounder Records/Putumayo)
10. Lavelle White - I've Never Found a Man to Love (from the album "It Haven't Been Easy/Rhythm and Blues" on Discovery Records/Putumayo)
11. Mandingda feat. Derek Martin - If You Want Me to Stay (from the album "Mandingda" on AYAM)
12. Zraumwohnung - Jemand Fährt (from the album "Es Wird Morgen" on It-Sounds)
13. Mamani Keita - Yelema (from the album "Yelema" on Universal Music France)
14. Irma Thomas with Henry Butler - River is Waiting (from the album "Simply Grand/Rhythm and Blues" on Rounder Records/Putumayo)

Rhythm And Blues

Episode: 23.37 
Airs from September 4th to September 10th

Join Dan Storper and Rosie Howarth in this week's episode of Putumayo World Music Hour as they embark on a cruise on the world’s largest inland sea – the Mediterranean and explore the rich musical variety. 

Featuring:
1. Miguel Gil - Desesperao (featured on the albums "Buscando Tu Olor" & "Mediterranean Odyssey" on Seminola Records / Putumayo)
2. Bebe - Siempre Me Quedará (from the albums "Pafuera Telarañas" & "Latin Lounge" on Virgin / Putumayo"
3. Barrio Chino - "Saudade" (from the albums "Voces del Sur" & "Mediterranean Odyssey" on Archipel Productions / Putumayo)
4. Halfla - Daiha Wlabes (I'll Get Her Anyhow) (from the album "Harem's Secret" on Soulstar)
5. Pietra Montecorvino - "Va Sta Musica Va" (from the album "Napoli Mediterranea" on Taranta Power)
6. Giorgio Conte - Cannelloni (from the albums "Il Contestorie" & "Italian Cafe" on Storie di Note / Putumayo)
7. Anastasia Moutsatsou - Pino Pino (from the albums "Stou Tragoudiou Tin Ochthi" & "Greece: A Musical Odyssey" on Lyra / Putumayo) 
8. Orpheas Perides - O Cafes (from the album "I Epochi Ton Cafedon" on Lyra)
9. Mustafa Sandal - Aya Benzer (Royal G's R&B Mix)(from the albums "Aya Benzer Remixes" & "World Groove" on Sony France / Putumayo)
10. Lemonada - Inta Omri (from the album "Zaman" on EMI Music Arabia) 
11. Amr Diab - Nour El Ain (from the albums "Nour El Ain" & "North African Groove" on EMI Arabia / Putumayo)
12. Darko Rundek & Cargo Orkestar - Sjaj Sto Izdaje (from the album "Ruke" on Piranha Musik)
13. Intik - Notre Devoir (from the albums "La Victoire" & "World Reggae" on Sony Music / Putumayo)
14. Kana - Original (from the albums "Entre freres..." & "Nuevo Latino" on Pama Records / Putumayo)

Mediterranean Cruise

We’ll bring listeners a variety of popular music on Latin radio, including pop and alternative music.

Episode 23.46
Airing from November 6th November 12th

Featuring:
1. Bebe – Men Senara (from the album “Pafuera Telarañas / Radio Latino“ on Parlophone Music Spain, S.A. / Putumayo)
2. Miguel Bose & Ana Torroja – Corazones (from the album “Papito“ on Warner Music Benelux)
3. Juanes and Nelly Furtado – Fotografia (from the album “Un Día Normal“ on Surco Records)
4. David Broza – Me Voy (from the album “Parking Completo “ on David Broza Records)
5. Sacha Nairobi – Princesa (from the album “Sacha Nairobi / Radio Latino“ on J & N Records / Putumayo)
6. Javier Garcia – Me Gustaria (from the album “13 / Radio Latino“ on Surco Records / Putumayo)
7. Malpais – Son Inu (from the album “Uno“ on Papaya Music)
8. Raul Paz – Mama (from the album “Revolución / Radio Latino“ on Cuba Libre Music / Naïve / Putumayo)
9. Kelvis Ochoa – Viento y Tiempo (from the album “Curanderas / Radio Latino“ on D’Neme Entertainment / Putumayo)
10. Los de Abajo – Resistencia (from the album “LDAV The Lunatics“ on Real World Records)
11. Orishas – Reina de la Calle (from the album “El Kilo / Radio Latino“ on Universal Latino / Putumayo)
12. Maia – No Me Lo Vas a Creer (from the album “Natural“ on SBME Colombia)
13. Ry Cooder – Chinito Chinito (from the album “Chávez Ravine“ on Nonesuch Music
14. Lila Downs – Agua de Rosas (from the album “Raíz” on RCA Records)

Radio Latino

This week we feature songs voiced exclusively by women, highlighted by simple arrangements and acoustic instruments, to let the beauty of their voices shine through.

Episode 23.48
Airtime: November 20th-26th, 2023

Featuring:
1) Fernanda Cunha - Amanheceu (from the album "Acoustic Women" on Putumayo)
2) Madeliene Peyroux – Dance Me to the End of Love (from the album "Women of Jazz" on Putumayo)
3) Stine Michel – Frejas Indblik (from the album "Acoustic Women" on Putumayo)
4) Ceumar – Feliz Triste (felees ee treeshta) (from the album "Brazilian Café" on Putumayo)
5) Canan Uzerli - Zaman (from the album "Acoustic Women" on Putumayo)
6) Tania Saleh – Ayya Shi (from the album "Acoustic Women" on Putumayo)
7) Marta Gomez – La Ronda (from the album "Women of Latin America" on Putumayo)
8) Francesca Blanchard – Tu n’existes pas (from the album "Acoustic Women" on Putumayo)
9) Sarah Jarosz – Ring Them Bells (from the album "Acoustic Café" on Putumayo)
10) Cajsta Stina Akerstrom – Är Det Så Här Det Känns Att Komma (from the album "Acoustic Women" on Putumayo)
11) Monica Giraldo – Todo Me Lleva a Ti (from the album "Acoustic Women" on Putumayo)
12) Constance Amiot – Clash Dans le Temp (from the album "Acoustic France" on Putumayo)
13) Maria Pierantoni Giua – Petali e Mirto (from the album "Italian Café" on Putumayo)
14) Elle & Elles – Samba Le (from the album "Acoustic Women" on Putumayo)
15) Buika – Las Falsa Moneda (The Bad Penny) (from the album "Acoustic Women" on Putumayo)
16) Bendith – Angel (from the album "Acoustic Women" on Putumayo)

Acoustic Women

Home recording studios and music-mixing software have made it affordable for talented musicians to produce and distribute their own music and to use many sophisticated, computerized efforts. This week on Putumayo World Music Hour, we'll hear from some of these contemporary artists who are forging a new world of music.​

Episode 23:49
Airdate: November 27th-December 1st

Featuring:
1. Bitter : Sweet - Dirty Laundry (from the albums "The Mating Game" & "A New Groove" on Qyango Music Group and Putumayo)
2. Morcheeba - World Looking In (from the album "Parts of the Process" on Reprise Records)
3. Gabriel Rios - Unrock (from the albums "Ghostboy" & "A New Groove" on Megadisc Recordings and Putumayo)
4. Linn & Freddie - L.I.N.N. (from the albums "Galactic Soul" & "A New Groove" on bbe and Putumayo)
5. Alice Russell - High Up on the Hook (from the albums "My Favourite Letters" & "A New Groove" on Tru Thoughts and Putumayo)
6. Nitin Sawhney - The River (from the album "Human" on V2 Music Limited)
7. Jazzamor - Don't Think Twice, It's All Right (from the album "Travel... (In Order Not To Arrive)" on Blue Flame Records)
8. Jehro - Everything (Mastered Version) (from the albums "Jehro" & "A New Groove" on Superfruit and Putumayo)
9. Emo - In the Back of the Car (from the albums "Brazilectro- Latin Flavored Club Tunes Session 7" & "A New Groove" on Audiopharm and Putumayo)
10. Sergio Mendes with The Black Eyed Peas - Mas Que Nada (from the album "Timeless" on Concord Records)
11. Chumbawamba - One Way or Another (from the album "Readymades and Then Some" on Koch Records)
12. Smoke City - Life Can Be Sweet (from the album "Heroes Of Nature" on Jive Records)
13. The Cat Empire - The Lost Song (from the albums "The Cat Empire" & "A New Groove" on EMI and Putumayo)
14. New Buffalo - Recovery (from the album "The Last Beautiful Day" on Arts and Crafts)

A New Groove

Tune in this week to the Putumayo World Music Hour as we listen to  legendary reggae artists Jimmy Cliff, Toots & the Maytals, Peter Tosh and more.

Episode 23.51
Airtime: December 11-17, 2023

Featuring:
1. Bob Marley - One Love (Dub Version) (from the album “One World” on Putumayo)
2. Jimmy Cliff - The Harder They Come (from the album “Ultimate Collection / World Hits” on Hip-O/Putumayo)
3. Skatalites - Freedom Sounds (from the album “From Paris With Love / The Caribbean” on World Village / Putumayo)
4. Judy Mowatt - Let’s Dance (from the album “Sing Our Own Song / Reggae Playground” on Shanachie / Putumayo)
5. Toots and the Maytals - I Gotta Woman (from the album “Light Your Light” on Concord Music Group)
6. Peter Tosh with Mick Jagger - (You Gotta Walk) Don’t Look Back (from the album “Best of Peter Tosh / World Hits” on Columbia / Putumayo)
7. Culture - Why Am I A Rastaman? (from the album “Humble African / Jamaica: Reggae Homeland” on VP Records / Putumayo)
8. Ernest Ranglin - Surfin’ (from the album “Below the Bassline” on Island Records)
9. Ziggy Marley feat. Toots Hibbert - Take Me To Jamaica (from the album “Family Time” on Tuff Gong Worldwide)
10. Kingston Ladies - Train Is Coming (from the album “Ladies’ Turn / Caribbean Playground” on Passage Productions / Putumayo)
11. Lee “Scratch” Perry - Seaside (Mystic Mirror) (from the album “On The Wire” on Trojan)
12. Stanley Beckford - Sam Fi Man (from the album “Reggaemento / The Caribbean” on Calaloo Records / Putumayo)
13. The Jolly Boys - Take Me Back To Jamaica (from the album “Sunshine ’n’ Water / Calypso” on Rykodisc / Putumayo)
14. Joe Higgs - Upside Down (from the album “Family / Jamaica: Reggae Homeland” on Shanachie / Putumayo)

Jamaica

This week we'll explore some of the most powerful and moving voices in world music from Africa.

Episode 24:02
Airing from January 8th - January 14th

Featuring:
1. Akendengue - Okulé Kulee (from the album “Ekunda-Sah!” on Taxi)
2. Amadou & Mariam - La Réalité (from the album “Dimanche a Bamako” on Radio Bemba)
3. Judith Sephuma - Le Tshephile Mang (from the album “A Cry... A Smile... A Dance" & "Women of Africa” on BMG Africa and Putumayo)
4. Toto Bona Lokua - Lisanga (from the album “Toto Bona Lokua" & "Music from the Chocolate Lands” on No Format! and Putumayo)
5. Wasis Diop - Dem Ba Ma (from the album “Everything Is Never Quite Enough” on Triloka)
6. Eneida Marta - Auma sa Worsek (from the album “Considju” on Companhia Nacional de Música)
7. Moussa Diallo - Maninda (from the album “Chiwara" & "Mali” on Sundance Records and Puutmayo)
8. Vusi Mahlasela - Di-ana (from the album “Jungle of Questions” on BMG South Africa)
9. Zé Manel - Voz do Sangue (from the album “African Citizen” on Bayelou Music)
10. Dobet Gnahoré - Abiani (from the album “Ano Neko" & "Women of Africa” on Contre Jour and Putumayo)
11. Hamid Baroudi - Sidi (from the album “North African Groove” on Putumayo)
12. Khadja Nin - Sina Mali, Sina Deni (Free) (from the album “Women of Africa” on Putumayo)
13. Oliver Mtukudzi - Neria (from the album “Neria” on Sheer Sound)
14. Habib Koité & Bamada - Wassiye (from the album “Ma Ya” on Putumayo)

Voices Of Africa

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 24.03
Airing from January 15th -January 21st

Featuring:
1. Yoshida Brothers - Beyond the Deep Sea [Fukaki Umi No Kanata] (from the albums “Yoshida Brothers" & "Asian Lounge” on Domo and Putumayo)
2. Thievery Corporation - Lebanese Blonde (from the album “The Mirror Conspiracy” on ESL Music)
3. Ancient Future - Ja Nam (from the album “Asian Fusion" & "Asian Lounge” on Narada and Putumayo)
4. Biddu Orchestra - Eastern Journey (from the album “The Very Best of India" & "Asian Lounge” on Nascente and Putumayo)
5. Sina Vodjani - Straight to the Heart (from the album “Buddha-Bar” on Wagram)
6. Tulku - Anni Rose (from the album “Trancendence / Buddha-Bar” on Wagram)
7. Prem Joshua - Funky Guru (from the album “Water Down the Ganges" & "Asian Lounge” on Antara Music and Putumayo)
8. Blue Asia featuring Yoichi Ikeda - Campuhan (from the album “Hotel Ibah" & "Asian Lounge” on King Records and Putumayo)
9. Billy Paul Williams - Medhi’s Song (from the album “Silk Road Cafe” on Kriztal Entertainment)
10. Abhijit Pohankar - Tum San Naina (from the album “Piya Bavri” on Unknown)
11. Xcultures feat. Marisa Kosugi - Dreams of Happiness (from the album “XCultures One World One People" & "Asian Lounge” on Intentcity and Putumayo)
12. PaiCu - Everlasting Hosa (from the album “Taiwan Hits the World I: From the Roots / PaiCu” on Jingo Records)

Asian Lounge

Thanks to a diverse global population, contemporary Europe is home to one of the hippest musical scenes out there, incorporating everything from DJ electronica to traditional middle-eastern instrumentals to produce a lush mix of sounds and styles. Kick back or get up and dance as we embrace the "Euro Groove."

Episode 24.04
Airing from January 22nd - January 29th, 2024

Featuring:
1. Fumana - Check In (from the albums "Onda" & "Euro Groove" on Mescal and Putumayo)
2. Noir Desir - Le Vent Nous Portera (from the album "Des Visages des Figures on Universal)
3. Chumbawumba - Jacob's Ladder (from the albums "Readymades and Then Some" & "Euro Groove" on Koch Records and Putumayo)
4. Ojos de Brujo - Silencio (from the album "Techari" on Diquela Records and Naquera)
5. Touffic Farroukh feat. Jeanne Added - Destins et Desirs (from the albums "Tootya" & "Euro Groove" on Les Disques Records and Putumayo)
6. Bandabardo - Il Principiante (from the album "Bondo! Bondo!" on Danny Rose)
7. Zebda - L’Erreu est Humaine (from the album "Utopie D’Occase" on Universal)
8. Jazzamor - Nuit Magique (from the albums "Travel…(In Order Not To Arrive)" & "Euro Groove" on Blue Flame Records and Putumayo)
9. !Dela Dap - Zsa Manca (from the albums "Cigani Ruzsa + Angelo" & "Gypsy Groove" on Ecco Chamber, Chat and Putumayo)
10. Pantarei - Trusciallàh (from the album "Radio Buddha" on MAEC Linkhouse)
11. Avitabile - Aizetè (from the album "Addo’" on Ricordi)
12. Mystic Diversions - E Pa-Pa (from the albums "Fruit 4: Rambutan" & "Euro Groove" on Music Park, Lifted Music and Putumayo)
13. Daniele Silvestri - La Classifica (from the album "Uno-Due" on Sony Music)

Euro Groove

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 24.05
Airdate: January 29, 2021 - February 4, 2022

Featuring:
1. Skatalites - Freedom Sounds (from the album “From Paris With Love / The Caribbean” on World Village / Putumayo)
2. Barrio Zumba - Que Pena (from the album “From Paris With Love / The Caribbean” on World Village / Putumayo)
3. Bedouin Soundclash - Walls Fall Down (from the album “Street Gospels” on Dine Alone Records)
4. Desmond Dekker - Jamaica Farewell (from the album “Israelites: Anthology 1963-1999 / Caribbean Playground” on Trojan / Putumayo)
5. Locomondo - Den Kanei Krio (from the album “12 Meres Stin Jamaica / European Playground” on Music Box International / Putumayo)
6. Roy Paci & Aretuska - Ciuri Ciuri (from the album “Tuttapposto / Putumayo World Party” on Etnagigante / Putumayo)
7. Los Pinguos - My Love (from the album “Peripecias / Putumayo World Party” on Los Pinguos / Putumayo)
8. Go Lem System - The Four Ghosts (from the album “Caceria” on Go Lem System)
9. Jaqee - Natty Dread (from the album “Kokoo Girl” on Rootdown Records)
10. Pirat’s Sound Sistema - Lletres de Colors (from the album “Pirat’s Sound System vol. III” on Propaganda)
11. The Cat Empire - In My Pocket (from the album “Two Shoes (Special Edition)” on Indica Records / EMI)
12. Internationals - Un Classico (from the album “The People Love It” on WAM Recordings)
13. Ska Cubano - Chango (from the album “Ska Cubano / The Caribbean” on Casino Sounds / Putumayo)
14. Markscheider Kunst - Tanec (from the album “Krasivosleva” on Gala Records)
15. Johnny Dread - Rootsman Dread (from the album “Magnificent People” on Putumayo/Axum Records)
16. Tryo - Bye Bye (from the album “Ce Que L’On Sème” on Salut On Productions)

World Ska

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 (from the albums "Black System" & "African Reggae" on Stern’s Africa / Putumayo)
2. Mo’Kalamity & The Wizards - Vision (from the albums "Warriors of Light" & "African Reggae" on L’Assos Pikante / Putumayo)
3. Nino Galissa - Krebo Cheo (from the albums "Mindjer" & African Reggae" on Ventilador Music / Putumayo)
4. Ba Cissoko with Tiken Jah Fakoly - On Veut Se Marier (from the albums "Electric Griot Land" & "African Reggae" on All Other Music / Putumayo)
5. One Love Family - Bo Ten Qu’Luta’ (from the albums "Allelujah" & "African Reggae" on Edicoes Valentim de Carvalho S.A. / Som Livre Lda. / Putumayo)
6. Majek Fashek - Man of Sorrow (from the albums "Little Patience" & "African Reggae" on Coral Music / Putumayo)
7. Kwame Bediako - Steppin’ Into Zion (from the albums "Forward Ever" & "African Reggae" on Wan Afrika / Putumayo)
8. Serges Kassy - Jah Libile (from the albums "Au Nom de Dieu" & "African Reggae" on EMI / Wanafrika / Putumayo)
9. Kom Zot - La Reset (from the album "Pluriel: Ile de la Reunion 2005" on PRMA)
10. Bingui Jaa Jammy - Congo Natty (from the albums "Ligne de Front" & "African Reggae" on Vent d ‘echange / Mosaic Distribution / Putumayo)
11. Lucky Dube - Can’t Blame You (from the album "House of Exile" on Shanachie)
12. Moustafia - Ritsypoteye (from the album "Wedoo Music Sampler" on Wedoo)
13. Alpha Blondy - Zoukefiez Moi Ca (from the album "Merci" on EMI Music Arabia)

African Reggae

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.

Featuring:
1. Presque Oui - L’ongle (from the album “Sauvez les Meubles" & "Paris” on Sostenuto / Putumayo)
2. 2raumwohnung - Liebe (from the album “Melancholisch Schon" & "Music from the Winelands” on It-Sounds / BMG / It Worx / Putumayo)
3. Kate Rusby - Let Me Be (from the album “Underneath the Stars” on Compass Records)
4. Jarabe de Palo - Entre Las Barcas (from the album “1m2” on Dro East West)
5. Emiliana Torrini - Sunny Road (from the album “Fisherman’s Woman" & "Women of the World: Acoustic” on Rough Trade / Putumayo)
6. Simone Lo Porto - Il Girasole (from the album “La Valle Dell’Utopia" & "Italia” on La Matricula / LifeGate / Putumayo)
7. Rose - Sombre Con (from the album “Rose" & "Acoustic France” on Source / Putumayo)
8. Sinead O’Connor - Untold Stories (from the album “Throw Down Your Arms” on Rocket Science)
9. Dougie MacLean - Feel So Near (from the album “Riof" & "Celtic Tides” on Blix Street / Putumayo)
10. Gertrudis - Remedios (from the album “Gertrudis" & "España” on Mass Records / Putumayo)
11. Jorge Fernando - Velho Fado (from the album “Velho Fado" & "Music from the Winelands” on Times Square Records / Putumayo)
12. Karine Polwart - What Are You Waiting For? (from the album “Faultlines” on Neon Records)
13. George Dalaras - Sou Axize Mia Kaliteri Agalia (from the album “Thessaloniki – Giannena Me Duo Papoutsia Panina" & "Greece: A Musical Odyssey” on Minos – EMI A.E. / Putumayo)
14. Gianmaria Testa - Il Viaggio (from the album “La Valse d’un Jour" & "Italia” on Le Chante du Monde / Putumayo)
15. Thomas Dutronc - Let Me Be (from the album “Underneath the Stars” on Compass Records)

Acoustic Europe

Join us as we pour a cup of coffee and languish in a musical Brazilian Café. We'll enjoy the warm sounds of acoustic bossa nova, samba, and other types of smooth café music from the world's largest coffee producer, the musically enchanting Brazil.

Airs from February 26th - March 3rd, 2024

Featuring:
1. Djavan - Embola Bola (Cateretê) (from the album "A Voz e o Violão / Brazilian Café" on Gala / Putumayo)
2. Ana Costa with Oswaldo Cavalo - Pra Que Pedir Perdão (from the album "Meu Carnaval / Brazilian Café" on Zambo Discos / Putumayo)
3. Alexandre Leão - Vumbora Amar (from the album "Axe Baba / Brazilian Café" on Tag Discos / Putumayo)
4. Rosa Passos - "Pequena Música Noturna" (from the album "Morada do Samba / Brazilian Café" on Lumiar Discos / Putumayo)
5. Marcia Salomon - Quando o Carnaval Chegar (from the album "MPB: Samba e Suingue: Disc 1 / Brazilian Café" on Dabliu / Putumayo)
6. Márcio Faraco - Na Casa Do Seu Humberto (from the album "Ciranda / Brazilian Café" on Universal Music Jazz / Putumayo)
7. Arto Lindsay - Esta Seu Olhar (from the album "The Subtle Body" on Bar None)
8. Adriana Maciel - Acabou Chorare (from the album "Deckdisc Sampler" on Deckdisc)
9. Luiz de Aquino - Reg Rima Dor (from the album "Esquina Do Tempo" on Next Music)
10. Elis Regina & Antonio Carlos Jobim - Aguas de Março (from the album "Elis & Tom" on Trama)
11. Celso Fonseca - Meu Samba Torto (from the album "Natural" on Six Degrees)
12. Bïa - Jardim (Jardin D’hiver) (from the album "Coeur Vagabond – Coracao Vagabundo" on Audiogram)
13. Moreno + 2 - Deusa do Amor (from the album "Music Typewriter / Samba Bossa Nova" on Hannibal / Putumayo)
14. Rita Ribeiro - Tem Quem Queira (from the album "Rita Ribeiro / Acoustic Brazil" on Velas / Putumayo)
15. Luisa Maita - Lero Lero (from the album "Luisa" on Il Amor E Paz)

Brazilian Cafe

This week we'll explore music from the lands that lie on the world's third largest ocean, as we visit India, Madagascar, Sumatra, South Africa and beyond.

Episode 24.10
Airs from March 4th to March 10th

Featuring:
1. Erick Manana - Zakeliny Mama (from the album “Barikavily” on Avara Patana)
2. Triton - L’Ile Maurice (from the album “Nation” on Universal)
3. Hugh Masekela - Chileshe (from the album “Black To the Future / South African Legends” on Shananchie / Putumayo)
4. Soul Brothers - Isiphiwo (from the album “More Best Of” on Gallo)
5. Sabah Habas Mustapha & The Jugala All Stars - Di Nagara Deungeun (from the album “So La Li / Music From the Coffee Lands 2” on Omnium / Putumayo)
6. Marsada - Marsittogol (from the album “Pulo Samosir” on Dug Up Music)
7. Doctor King'esi - Mazoea (from the album “Djembe”)
8. Mabulu - Maldeyeni (from the album “Mabulu / Afro-Portuguese Odyssey” on River Boat Records/World Music Network / Putumayo)
9. Susheela Raman - Sarasa (from the album “Love Trap / Music From the Chocolate Lands” on Narada / Putumayo)
10. Anura Jayasingha & The Balladeers - Mudali Thuma (from the album “Welcome to Sri Lanka” on Arion)
11. Kilema - Meo Rano(from the album “Lavi-Tany” on Audiovisuals de Sarria)
12. Tony Q and New Rastafara - Berdampingan (from the album “Lukisan Cinta”)
13. Apache Indian - Om Numah Shivaya (from the album “Karma / World Reggae” via Universal Music / Putumayo)

Indian Ocean

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 are the musical crossroads of the southern hemisphere.

Episode 24.11
Airs from March 11th to March 17th

Featuring:
1. Colin Hay - Down Under (Acoustic) (from the album “Man @ Work” on Compass Records)
2. Te Vaka - Haloa Olohega (from the album “Nukukehe / South Pacific Islands” on Warm Earth Records / Putumayo)
3. Jodi Martin - Love That Survives (from the album “A Compilation” on The Aussie Croc Pot)
4. 1 Giant Leap w/ Whirimako Black - Ta Moko (from the album “1 Giant Leap” on Palm Pictures Ltd)
5. Oceania - Hautoa (Warrior) (from the album “Oceania” on Point Music)
6. Toni Huata - Whakarongo (from the album “Everlasting Forge” on Waahuu)
7. Fat Freddy's Drop - Roady (from the album “Based on a True Story” on The Drop Ltd.)
8. Te Vaka - Iuliana (from the album “Tutuki / South Pacific Islands” on Spirit of Play Productions / Putumayo)
9. The Waifs - London Still (from the album “Up All Night” on Compass Records)
10. Ruby Hunter - Aurukun Moonlight (from the album “Feeling Good” on Mushroom Records)
11. Outback - Cuban Connections (from the album “Dance the Devil Away / The Best Of World Music: Instrumental” on Hannibal / Rykodisc / Putumayo)
12. Ganga Giri - Ancestors (from the album “Beats Around the Bush” on Temite Tunes)
13. The Unseen Guest - Sandalista (from the album “Asian Garden 2” on Lola's World)
14. Zulya - Saginou (Yearning) (from the album “Aloukie”)

Australia And New Zealand

This week we’ll sample some cutting-edge Latin fusions that blend tango, bossa nova and flamenco with chilled out, electronic treatments.

Episode 24.12
Airdate: March 18-24, 2022

Featuring:
1. Gotan Project - Santa Maria (from the album “Sun by Claude Challe / World Lounge” on Chall' O Music / Putumayo)
2. Aterciopelados - Chica Dificil (from the album “La Pipa de la Paz / Real Women Have Curves Soundtrack” on RCA International / Sony Discos)
3. Roberto Poveda - Sueño Mama (from the album “Son Electrico / Latin Lounge” on ALG Entertainment / Putumayo)
4. Amparanoia - Don't Leave Me Now (from the album “Enchilao / Latin Lounge” on EMI Odeon / Putumayo)
5. Sidestepper - Dame Tu Querer (from the album “3am: In Beats We Trust / Latin Lounge” on Palm Pictures / Putumayo)
6. Bebe - Siempre Me Quedará (from the album “Pafuera Telarañas / Latin Lounge” on Virgin / Putumayo)
7. Luiz de Aquino - Caminhos de Cuba (from the album “Esquina Do Tempo / Latin Lounge” on Next Music / Putumayo)
8. Bia - Mariana (from the album “Carmin” on Audiogram)
9. Wagner Pa & Brazuca Matraca - Folia (from the album “Brazuca Matraca / Latin Lounge” on Organic Records / Putumayo)
10. Lhasa - Con Toda Palabra (from the album “The Living Road” on Les Disques Audiogramme, Inc.)
11. Mastretta - El Ultimo Habitante del Planeta (from the album “Mastretta / Euro Lounge” on Subterfuge / Putumayo)
12. Federico Aubele - Esta Noche (from the album “Gran Hotel Buenos Aires / Latin Lounge” on Eighteenth Street Lounge Music / Putumayo)
13. Charanga Cakewalk - Carmela (from the album “Loteria de la Cumbia Lounge / Latin Lounge” on Artemis / Triloka / Putumayo)
14. Si*Sé - Mariposa (en Havana) (from the album “Latin Lounge” on Putumayo)

This week, we'll travel to the remote and rocky islands of Cape Verde 300 miles off the coast of West Africa. The island musical tradition holds strong, and 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 24.13
Airtime: March 24 -30, 2024

Featuring:
1. Mayra Andrade - Mana (from the album “Navega” on SonyBMG)
2. Agusto Cego - Criatura (from the album “Bobosso” on MB Records)
3. Laura - So Um Cartinha (from the album “De Korpo e Alma” on Lusafrica)
4. Constantino Cardoso - Nhas Gente (from the album “Um Estoria D’Mindel” on Harmonia Editions / Lusafrica / Africa Nostra)
5. Cesaria Evora - Cabo Verde Manda (from the album “Café Atlantico” on RCA)
6. Mendes Brothers - Nha Konpanhera (from the album “Cabo Verde / Kabu Verdi” on MB Records)
7. Teofile Chantre - Segredo Na Luar (from the album “Azulando” on Lusafrica)
8. Ildo Lobo - Parodia Familiar (from the album “Incondicional” on Harmonia)
9. Maria de Barros - Funana (from the album “Demo CD” on Maria de Barros)
10. Dulce Matias - Nha Cumpadre Faustine (from the album “Cape Verde” on Lusafrica)
11. Zeca Di Nha Reinalda - Tchon di Massa Pe (from the album “Cape Verde” on Putumayo)
12. Ana Firmino & Tito Paris - Chico Malandro (from the album “Cape Verde” on Putumayo)
13. Boy Ge Mendes - Cumba Letu (from the album “Cape Verde” on Putumayo)

Cape Verde

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 24.14
Airdate: April 1st - 7th, 2024

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" & "Afro-Portuguese Odyssey” on Nubenegra / Putumayo)
3. Cesaria Evora - Cabo Verde Manda Mantenha (from the albums “Cafe Atlantico" & "Cape Verde” on RCA / Putumayo)
4. Paulo Flores - Zé Inácio (from the albums “Recompasso" & "Afro-Portuguese Odyssey” on Vidisco / Putumayo)
5. Think Of One - Flor d’Agua (from the album “Trafico” on Crammed Discs)
6. Mosquitos - Só Você e Eu (from the album “Sunshine Barato” on Bar None Records)
7. Bïa - Mariana (from the albums “Carmin" & "Brazilian Lounge” on Audiogram / Putumayo)
8. Carlinhos Brown - Carlito Marron (from the album “Carlinhos Brown E Carlito Marron” on BMG Music Spain)
9. Eneida Marta - Mindjer Doce Mel (from the albums “Considju" & "Acoustic Africa” on Companhia Nacional de Música / Putumayo)
10. Mario Rui Silva - Wakamb'o Henda (from the album “Luanda 50/60 Angola” on MRS)
11. Mabulu - Ngole Ngole (from the album “Karimbo” on World Music Network)
12. Cristina Branco - Fado Perdição (from the album “Murmurios” on Harmonia Mundi)
13. Zé Manel - Bu Fidjo Femia (from the albums “Maron Di Mar" & "Afro-Portuguese Odyssey” on Cobiana Records / Putumayo)
14. Zeca Baleiro - Salao de Beleza (from the albums “Por Onde Andara Stephen Fry" & "Reggae Around the World” on MZA Music / Putumayo)

Portuguese Around The World

Tune in to the PWMH this week as we revisit songs with World Music origins that became hits on the Top 40 and FM radio in the 60’s & 70’s. 

Airs from: April 8th to April 14th, 2024

Featuring:
1. Miriam Makeba - Pata Pata (from the album "Best of World Music: African" on Putumayo)
2. Hugh Masekela - Grazin' In the Grass (from the album "Best of World Music: African" on Putumayo)
3. Santana - Oye Como Va (from the album "Abraxas" on Columbia)
4. Mongo Santamaria - Watermelon Man (from the album "Watermelon Man" on Milestone)
5. Antonio Carlos Jobim - Girl From Ipanema (from the album "The Composer of Desafinado, Plays" on Verve)
6. Kaoma - Lambada (from the album "World Beat" on Epic)
7. Sergio Mendes - Mais Que Nada (from the album "Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66" on A&M)
8. Manu Dibango - Soul Makossa (from the album "Soul Makossa" on Atlantic)
9. Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass - A Taste of Honey (from the album "Whipped Cream and Other Delights" on A&M Records)
10. The Tokens - The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh) (from the album "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" on RCA Victor)
11. Jimmy Cliff - The Harder They Come (from the album "The Harder They Come" on TIME)
12. Ritchie Valens - La Bamba (from the album "The Very Best of Ritchie Valens" on Music Club)
13. Gipsy Kings - Bamboleo (from the album "Gipsy Kings" on Elektra/Nonesuch)
14. Harry Belafonte - The Banana Boat Song (Day-O) (from the album "Calypso" on RCA)
15. Eric Clapton - I Shot the Sheriff (from the album "Timepieces: Best of Eric Clapton" on PolyGram)

World Music Oldies

Tune into the Putumayo World Music Hour as we listen to world music that reflects upon the natural world, and our place in it.

Airs from April 15th to April 21st

Featuring:
1. Keb' Mo' - Big Yellow Taxi (from the album "Big Wide Grin" on Sony Wonder)
2. The Sim Redmond Band - Life is Water (from the album "Life is Water" on I Town)
3. Jorge Drexler - Madre Tierra (from the album "Frontera" on EMI)
4. Teofilo Chantre - Sina de Mammae - Terra (from the album "Rodatempo" on BMG France)
5. Laid Back - Universe Lovesong (from the album "Happy Dreamer" on Laid Back)
6. Dominique Dimey - Merci, à Ma Planète! (from the album "Touche Pas Ma Planète!" on Naïve)
7. Karan Casey - Mother Earth's Revenge (from the album "Chasing the Sun" on Vertical)
8. Forróçacana - Hagua (from the album "Forróçacana" on Epic / Sony Music)
9. Prem Joshua - Sky Kisses Earth (from the album "The Lounge Trip 2: Kala Ghoda Style" on Rhythm House / Times Music)
10. Mariana Montalvo - Vivir Sobre la Tierra (from the album "Canta a Jodorowsky" on Interphases)
11. Manuel Monestel - Arrecife de Coral (from the album "One Pant Man" on Papaya Music)
12. Dulce Matias - Terra Sabe (from the album "Dulce Matias" on Karonte)
13. Nayim Alal - Sahara, Tierra Mia (from the album "El Planeta Del Ritmo" on Nubenegra)
14. Te Vaka - Iuliana (from the album "South Pacific Islands" on Putumayo)

Earth Day

Tune in this week to the Putumayo World Music hour as we are taken on a musical journey through the different regions of Africa, guided by a selection of relaxing and uplifting acoustic songs that will inspire and raise their spirits.

Airs from April 22nd to April 28th, 2024

Featuring:
1. Winyo - Odongo (from the album "African Café" on Putumayo)
2. Yoro Ndiaye - Namm naa leen (from the album "African Café" on Putumayo)
3. Eneida Marta - Mindjer (from the album "Acoustic Africa" on Putumayo)
4. Oliver Mtukudzi - Mukana (from the albums "African Café" & "World Café" on Putumayo)
5. Ray Lema with Ballou Canta, Fredy Massamba and Rodrigo Viana - Leila (from the album "African Café" on Putumayo)
6. Jaja Bashengezi - Ndule (from the album "African Café" on Putumayo)
7. Franco & Le TPOK Jazz - Likambo Ya Ngana (from the album "African Café" on Putumayo)
8. Takeifa - Teke Teke (from the albums "African Café," "African Playground" & "African Dreamland" on Putumayo)
9. Souad Massi - Raoui (from the album "Women of Africa" on Putumayo)
10. Rokia Traoré - Laidu (from the album "African Café" on Putumayo)
11. Diogal - Sore (from the album "Acoustic Africa" on Putumayo)
12. Kaissa - To Ndje (from the album "Women of Africa" on Putumayo)
13. Toto Bona Lokua - M’aa Kiana (from the albums "African Café" & "African Dreamland" on Putumayo)

African Cafe

Join us as we spend a languid hour in a Cuban Café and hear how the country's French, Spanish, Caribbean and African heritages have shaped its iconic musical styles.

Episode 24.18
Airtime: April 29th- May 5th, 2024

Featuring:
1) Eliades Ochoa y el Cuarteto Patria - Al Vaivén de mi Carreta (from the albums "Cuidate Compay Gallo…" & "Cuba" on EGREM / Putumayo)
2) Ibrahim Ferrer – Compositor Confundido (from the albums "Cuba Collection" & "Cuba" on EGREM / Putumayo)
3) Rene Ferrer – Como a Cada Mañana (from the albums "Obatalá No Quiere Guerra" & "Café Cubano" on Tratore/Putumayo)
4) José Cónde y Ola Fresca with Zigaboo Modeliste – El Chacal (from the albums "(R)Evolucion" & "Café Cubano" on José Cónde / Pipiki Records / Putumayo)
5) Pedro Luis Ferrer feat. Lena Ferrer - Ay, Mi Vidita (from the albums "Rústico" & "Café Cubano" on Escondida / Putumayo)
6) El Curi – Siempre Acontece (from the album "El Caballero De La Habana" on SGAE / Nubenegra)
7) Ignacio “Mazacote” Carrillo – Lágrimas Negras (from the albums "De Profession … Sonero" & "Café Cubano" on Musical Productions / Putumayo)
8) Asere – Corazón (from the albums "Qudres Sol Qudres Luna" & "Café Cubano" on MTM Ltda. / Putumayo)
9) Los Guaracheros de Oriente – Patria Querida (from the album "Cuba" on Putumayo)
10) Las Ondas Marteles – Rima Caribeña (from the album "Homenaje a Miguel Angel Ruiz" on Discmedi)
11) Felix Baloy – Después de Esta Noche (from the albums "Baila Mi Son" & "Café Cubano" on Tumi / Putumayo)
12) La Orquesta Mágica de la Habana – Morenita (from the albums "La Orquesta Mágica de la Habana" & "Café Cubano" on Freibank Musikverlage / Orisha Records / Putumayo)
13) Kelvis Ochoa – Fue Una de Mambo (from the album "Café Cubano" on Putumayo)

Perhaps no country is more defined by its music. This island nation is at a confluence of cultures-- Latin American, African, and Caribbean.

Episode 21.04
Airtime: January 18-24, 2021

Featuring: 
1. Soneros de Verdad - A Buena Vista (from the album Putumayo Presents Cuba! Cuba!)
2. La Familia Valera Miranda - El Empanadillero (from the album Putumayo Kids Presents Cuban Playground)
3. Sonlokos - Rumba Con Sabor a Melao (from the album Putumayo Presents Cuba! Cuba!)
4. Ignacio “Mazacote” Carillo - Lagrimas Negras (from the album Putumayo Presents Café Cubano)
5. Al Monte - Palo! (from the album Putumayo Presents Cuba! Cuba!)
6. Pedro Luis Ferrer - Ay, Mi Vidita (from the album Putumayo Presents Café Cubano)
7. Las Ondes Marteles - Rima Caribeña (from the album Putumayo Kids Presents Cuban Playground)
8. German Obregón y Palma Real - Pincel Campesino (from the album Putumayo Presents Café Cubano)
9. Armando Garcon y Quinteto Oriente - Chan Chan (from the album Putumayo Presents Cuba! Cuba!)
10. Jose Conde - Elefante en Hotel (from the album Putumayo Kids Presents Cuban Playground)
11. Pedro Luis Ferrer - Cachimbiao Caramelo (from the album Putumayo Kids Presents Cuban Playground)
12. La Familia Valera Mirana - Caballo Viejo (from the album Putumayo Presents Cuba! Cuba!)
13. Adonis Puentes - Tumbando Mangos (from the album Putumayo Kids Presents Cuban Playground)
14. Rene Ferrer - Como A Cada Mañana (from the album Putumayo Presents Café Cubano)
15. Jose Conde y Ola Fresca - Puente a Mi Gente (from the album Putumayo Presents Cuba! Cuba!)

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Hosted by former KFOG personality Rosalie Howarth and Putumayo founder Dan Storper, the Putumayo World Music Hour (PWMH) is an internationally syndicated radio show that takes listeners on a weekly journey through the music of many different cultures.

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