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 - “Midnight Dream” (From the album “Hard Grind” on Fat Possum and “Blues Lounge” on Putumayo)
3. Moby - “Run On” (From the albums “Play” on V2 and “Blues Lounge” on Putumayo)
4. Issa Bagayogo - “Diarabi” (From the album “Sya” on Six Degrees)
5. Sporto Kantes - “Oh Nuit” (From the album “Act. 1” on Catalogue)
6. Organic Grooves - “Banal Reality” (From the albums “Organic Grooves 3” on Codek Music and “Blues Lounge” on Putumayo)
7. Mo’ Horizons - “Gonna Be (Ben Human Remix)” (From the EP “Gonna Be EP” on Stereo Deluxe and the album “ Blues Lounge” on Putumayo)
8. Boozoo Bajou featuring Wayne Martin - “Camioux” (From the albums “Satta” on Stereo Deluxe and “Blues Lounge” on Putumayo)
9. Gare Du Nord - “Pablo’s Blues” (From the albums “In Search of Excellounge” on Moving Coil Music and “Blues Lounge” on Putumayo)
10. Ramata Diakite - “Nyagara” (From the album “Maba” on Second Moon Records)
11. Tangle Eye - “Parchman Blues” (From the albums “Alan Lomax’s Southern Journey Remixed” on Zoë Records and “Blues Lounge” on Putumayo)
12. Johnny Farmer - “Death Letter (Organized Noize Remix)” (From the albums “New Beats From The Delta” on Fat Possum and “Blues Lounge” on Putumayo)


Blues Lounge

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 - “Calinda”
5. Alison Krauss - “Every Time You Say Goodbye”
6. Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee - “I Was Born With The Blues”
7. John Henry’s Blues - “Tangle Eye”
8. Kermit Ruffins - “Drop Me Off in New Orleans”
9. Dr. John - “Basin Street Blues”
10. Madeleine Peyroux - “Dance Me To The End Of Love”
11. Red Horse - “Wayfaring Stranger”
12. Clay Cumbie - “Here’s To The Journey”
13. Los Super Seven - “Campesino”
14. Bill Miller - “Ghost Dance”
15. Louis Jordan with Johnny Otis and Shuggie Otis - “Let The Good Times Roll”


American Roots

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 Records and “Acoustic Brazil” on Putumayo)
3. Márcio Faraco with Chico Buarque - “Ciranda” (From the albums “Ciranda” on Universal Music 4.  Jazz France and “Acoustic Brazil” on Putumayo)
4.  Marina Lima - “O Chamado” (From the album “Acontecimentos” on EMI)
5. Marcantonio - “Sabiá” (From the album “Camisa Amarela” and “Music From the Chocolate Lands” on Putumayo)
6. Miriam Maria - “Boi de Haxixe” (From the album “Rosa Fervida Em Mel” on MCD)
7. Gal Costa - “Aquele Frevo Axé” (From the albums “Aquele Frevo Axé” on BMG Brasil and “Acoustic Brazil” on Putumayo)
8. Paulinho Moska - “Admiração” (From the albums “A Gema do Novo Musical FM” on Dabliu and “Samba Bossa Nova” on Putumayo)
9. Quarteto Jobim-Morelenbaum - “Eu E O Meu Amor/Lamento No Morro” (From the album “Quarteto” on Velas and “Samba Bossa Nova” on Putumayo)
10. Vanessa da Mata - “Bem Da Vida” (From the album “Vanessa da Mata” on Epic)
11. Teresa Cristina - “Meu Mundo e Hoje (Eu Sou Assim)” (From the album “Vert Bresil” on Pygmalion Records and “Acoustic Brazil” on Putumayo)
12. Paulinho da Viola - “A Voz do Povo”
13. Chico Buarque - “Quando Eu For Eu Vou Sem Pena”
14. Rosa Passos - “Pequena Music Noturna”
15. Beth Carvalho - “Dança da Solidão”


Acoustic Brazil

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 the album “Revolución De Amor” on Warner Music Latina)
3. Los Lobos - “Cumbia Raza” (From the album “This Time” on Hollywood Records)
4. Los Mocosos - “Soy Callejero” (From the albums “Shades of Brown” on Six Degrees and “Latin Groove” on Putumayo)
5. Conjunto Jardín - “La Bruja” (From the albums “Nuevo Son Jarocho” on Trova and “Mexico” on Putumayo)
6. Los Super Seven - “El Pescador” (From the album “Canto” on Columbia)
7. Los De Abajo - “El Indio (Macaco Remix)” (From the albums “Remixes” on Luaka Bop and “Nuevo Latino” on Putumayo)
8. Lili Downs - “La Cumbia Del Mole” (From the album “La Cantina” on Narada/Virgin Music)
9. Claudia Martinez - “Ranchu Gubina” (From the albums “Xquenda” on Milan/BMG and “Mexico” on Putumayo)
10. Kalimba - “No Volveras A Mi” (From the album “NegroKlaro” on Song BMG)
11. La Calaca - “El Tecolote” (From the album “Mexico” on Putumayo)
12. Ry Cooder - “Onde Callejera” (From the album “Chávez Ravine” on Nonesuch)
13. Magos Herrera - “Son Cotidiano” (From the album “Pais Maravilla” on Suave)
14. Ozomatli - “Eva” (From the album “Ozomatli” on Almo Sounds)


Cinco de Mayo

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 explore the rich musical history and contemporary twist of Senegalese music.

Episode 25.20
Airdates: May 12th - May 18th

Featuring:
1. Wasis Diop - “Dem Ba Ma” (From the album “Everything is Never Quite Enough” on Trikoa)
2. Ismaèl Lo - “Taar Dusey” (From the album “Senegal” on AZ Records/Universal Music France)
3. Toure Kunda - “Bay Pa Mar” (From the album “Santhiaba” on Sabaar Music)
4. Ousmane Touré - “Dimba” (From the albums “Avenue du Monde” on Together Production and “Around the World” on Putumayo)
5. Cheikh Lô - “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” (From the album “In the Name of Love: Africa Celebrates U2” on Shout Factory)
6. Laye Sow - “Mauritania” (From the albums “Djamano” on Orange World Records “Acoustic Africa” on Putumayo)
7. Baaba Maal - “Kowoni Maayo” (From the album “Missing You” on Palm Pictures)
8. Positive Black Soul with Princess Erika - “Gold and Diamonds” (From the album “Positive Black Soul” on East West France)
9. Youssou N’Dour with Les Nubians - “La Femme est L’Avenir de L’Amour” (From the album “Nothing’s in Vain” on Nonesuch)
10. Waflash & Masane - “Link Diyo” (From the album “Album Sampler” on AMU/A Round World)
11. Boubacar Mendy - “Kirikou” (From the album “Et ses Amis” on Universal)
12. Gokh-Bi System - “Mama Afrika” (From the album “Mission of Music” on A Round World)
13. Cherif Mbaw - “Samba” (From the album “Demain” on Allother Music)
14. Orchestre Baobab - “El Son de LLama” (From the album “Afro-Latino” on Putumayo)


Senegal

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 - Ar Paris (featured on the album "Na Yela" on Because Music / Wagram)
4. Rasha - Azara Alhai  (featured on the albums "Romantica" & "Acoustic Arabia" on Putumayo) 
5. Les Orientales - Alger, Alger (featured on the albums "Music-Hall d’Algerie" & "Acoustic Arabia" on Kan’Ton M / Putumayo)
6. Souad Massi - Ghir Enta (featured on the albums "Deb (Heart Broken)" & "Acoustic Arabia" on Wrasse Records / Putumayo)
7. Jamal Porto - Gamar Badawi (featured on the albums "The Sinai Project" & "Acoustic Arabia" on Globalev / Putumayo)
8. Tiris - Nibreeha (featured on the albums "Sandtracks" & "Acoustic Arabia" on Sandblast / Putumayo)
9. Charbel Rouhana and Hani Siblini - Mada (featured on the albums "Mada" & "Acoustic Arabia" on Voix de L’Orient / Putumayo)
10. Zein Al-Jundi - Wijjak Ma’ii (featured on the album "Acoustic Arabia" on Putumayo)
11. Mousta Largo - Les Larmes de Boabdil (featured on the album "Mektoub" & "Acoustic Arabia" on 
12. Maurice El Medioni - Tu n’aurais jamais du (featured on the albums "Descarga Oriental: The New York Sessions" & "Acoustic Arabia" on Piranha / Putumayo)
13. Souad Massi - Raoui (Storyteller) (featured on the albums "Acoustic: The Best of Souad Massi" & "Women of Africa" on Wrasse Records / Putumayo)

Acoustic Arabia

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 Records)
2. Oliver Mtukudzi - Ziva Nguva (featured on the album "Vhunze Moto" on Putumayo)
3. Macaco - Tempestad (featured on the album "Rumbo Submarino" on Edel Records)
4. Manu Chao - Bongo Bong (featured on the album "Clandestino" on Ark 21)
5. Marcio Faraco - Feitico Da Vila (featured on the album "Samba Bossa Nova" on Putumayo)
6. Barrio Cubano de Ronald Rubinel - El Carretero (featured on the album "Latin Groove" on Putumayo)
7. Habib Koite & Bamada - Wassiye (featured on the album "Ma Ya" on Putumayo)
8. Les Go de Koteba - So (featured on the album "Faso Den" on Mi Cora Son)
9. Montefiori Cocktail - Agua De Beber (featured on the album "World Lounge" on Putumayo)
10. Gotan Project - Santa Maria (featured on the albums "Santa Maria" & "World Lounge" on Ya Basta / Putumayo)
11. Jussara Silveira - La Vem A Baiana (featured on the albums "Cancoes de caymmi" & "Samba Bossa Nova" on Dubas Musica / Putumayo)
12. Grupo Saboreo - Poema A La Mujer Del Campo (featured on the album "Grupo Saboreo" on Alo producciones)
13. Bonga - Mulemba Xangola(featured on the album "Falar de Assim" on Vidisco)

Spring Fever

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" & "World Playground" on Ark 21 / Putumayo)
2. Eric Bibb - Just Keep Going On (featured on the album "World Playground" on Putumayo)
3. Miriam Makeba - Pata Pata 2000 (featured on the album "World Playground 2" on Putumayo)
4. Baka Beyond - Adukbe (featured on the album "World Playground 2" on Putumayo)
5. Toure Kunda - Fatou Yo (featured on the album "World Playground" on Putumayo)
6. Toots and The Maytals - Freedom Train (featured on the album "World Playground" on Putumayo)
7. Trevor Adamson - Nyanpi Matilda (Waltzing Matilda) (featured on the album "World Playground" on Putumayo)
8. Buckwheat Zydeco - Mardi Gras Mambo (featured on the album "World Playground 2" on Putumayo)
9. Mahotella Queens - Mbube (featured on the album "South African Legends" on Putumayo)
10. Cedella Booker Marley  & Taj Mahal Song - Three Little Birds (featured on the album "World Playground" on Putumayo)
11. Ricardo Lemvo and Makina Loca - Boom Boom Tarara (featured on the albums "Sao Salvador" & "World Playground" on Putumayo)
12. Angelique Kidjo - Battu (featured on the album "African Playground" on Putumayo)
13. Kotoja - Sawale (featured on the album "Kotoja" on Putumayo)

World Playground

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 - Jabuticaba (remixed by Stuhr) (featured on the album "Remixed" on Ziriguiboom /Crammed Discs)
3. Youssou N’Dour w/ Neneh Cherry - 7 Seconds (featured on the album "The Guide (Wommat)" on Chaos / Columbia)
4. Sting feat. Anoushka Shankar - The Book Of My Life (featured on the album "Sacred Love" on A&M Records)
5. Bob Marley - Three Little Birds (featured on the album "Exodus/Legend" on Tuff Gong)
6. Ziggy Marley - Brothers & Sisters (featured on the album "Joy & Blues" on Virgin)
7. Martinho da Vila - Pode Ecomendar o Seu Caixão (featured on the album "Memorias de um Sargento de Milicias" BMG Brasil)
8. Mart’nalia - Poema Do Adeus (featured on the album "Pe Do Meu Samba" on Natasha Records / BMG)
9. Raful Neal - Call Me Baby (featured on the albums "Old Friends" & "American Blues" Club Louisianne / Putumayo
10. D’Angelo, Femi Kuti & Macy Gray - Water Get No Enemy (featured on the album "Red Hot + Riot" on MCA)
11. Eliza Carthy - 10,000 Miles (featured on the album "Unwired:Europe" on World Music Network)
12. Joe Dassin - Les Champs-Elysees (featured on the album "Ses Plus Grands Succes" on Sony Music)
13. Beethova Obas - Rasanblé (featured on the albums "K’em Poze" & "Coffee Lands" on Muzikarts / Putumayo)

Famous Fathers

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. Aterciopelados - Mañana (featured on the albums "Caribe Atomico" & "Nuevo Latino" on BMG Latin / Putumayo)
4. Zap Mama - Miss.Q.In (featured on the album "All Our Bunnies In A Row" on Luaka Bop)
5. Wabotai - Africa (featured on the album "Bana Congo" on ARB)
6. Daude - Uma Neguinha (featured on the album "Neguinha Te Amo" on Aicha)
7. Majek Fashek - African Unity (featured on the albums "Rainmaker" & "World Reggae" on Tuff Gong / Putumayo)
8. Carmen Gonzalez & Koral Y Esmeralda - Chocolate (featured on the albums "Andarele" & "Latin Playground" on Triple Earth / Putumayo)
9. Alpha Blondy - Lalogo (featured on the albums "Yitzhak Rabin" & "World Reggae" on Tuff Gong / Putumayo)
10. Da Lata - Cores (featured on the albums "Songs From the Tin" & "Samba Bossa Nova" on Palm Pictures / Putumayo)
11. Sabah Habas Mustapha & The Jugala All Stars - Di Nagara Deungeun (featured on the album "So La Li" & "Music From the Coffee Lands II" on Omnium / Putumayo)
12. Angelique Kidjo - Bahia (featured on the albums "Black Ivory Soul" & "Women of Africa" on Colombia / Putumayo)
13. Marcio Faraco - Sarapatel Humano (featured on the album "Interior" on Universal)

Equator

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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