The gentle rhythms of samba, bossa nova and more by legendary artists and fresh new voices.

Episode 21.49 
Airdate: November 29 - December 5, 2021

Featuring:
1. Caetano Veloso - Cajuina (from the album “Cinema Trascendental / Acoustic Brazil” on Polygram/Putumayo)
2. Anna de Hollanda - Samba Triste (from the album “Vert Bresil / Acoustic Brazil” on Pygmalion Records / Putumayo)
3. Márcio Faraco with Chico Buarque - Ciranda (from the album “Ciranda / Acoustic Brazil” on Universal Music Jazz France / Putumayo)
4. Marina Lima - O Chamado (from the album “Acontecimentos” on EMI)
5. Marcantonio - Sabiá (from the album “Camisa Amarela / Music From the Chocolate Lands” on Putumayo)
6. Miriam Maria - Boi de Haxixe (from the album “Camisa Amarela / Music From the Chocolate Lands” on Putumayo)
7. Gal Costa - Aquele Frevo Axé (from the album “Aquele Frevo Axé / Acoustic Brazil” on BMG Brasil / Putumayo)
8. Paulinho Moska - Admiração (from the album “A Gema do Novo Musical FM / Samba Bossa Nova” on Dabliu / Putumayo)
9. Quarteto Jobim - Morelenbaum - Eu E O Meu Amor/Lamento No Morro (from the album “Quarteto / Samba Bossa Nova” on Velas / Putumayo)
10. Rosa Passos - Pequena Music Noturna (from the album “Morando do Samba” on Lumiar Discos)
11. Beth Carvalho - Dança da Solidão (live) (from the album “Live at Olympia - São Paulo” on RYM Musique)
12. Vanessa da Mata - Bem Da Vida (from the album “Vanessa da Mata” on Epic)
13. Teresa Cristina - Meu Mundo é Hoje (Eu Sou Assim)(from the album “Vert Bresil / Acoustic Brazil” on Pygmalion Records / Putumayo)
14. Paulinho da Viola - A Voz do Povo (from the album “Focus / Acoustic Brazil” on BMG / Putumayo)
15. Chico Buarque - Quando Eu For Eu Vou Sem Pena (from the album “Acerto de Contas de Paulo Vanzolini / Acoustic Brazil” on Biscoito Fino / Putumayo)

Acoustic Brazil

We'll explore the music of France, from the romantic ballads of chanson to the jazz of manouche.

Episode 22.07 
Airtime: February 7-13, 2022

Featuring:
1. Carla Bruni - Quelqu'un M'a Dit (from the album “Quelqu'un M'a Dit” on Naive)
2. Joe Dassin - Les Champs-Elysees (from the album “Ses Plus Grands Succes” on Sony Music)
3. Barbara - Si La Photo Est Bonne (from the album “Master Serie
& French Café” on Polygram / Putumayo)
4. Serge Gainsbourg - Marilou Sous La Neige (from the album “L'Homme A Tete De Chou & French Café” on Philips / Putumayo)
5. Air featuring Francoise Hardy - Jeanne (from the album “Pop Romantique (French Pop Classics)” on Emperor Norton Records)
6. Noir Desir - Le Vent Nous Portera (from the album “Des Visages Des Figures” on Universal)
7. Jane Birkin - Elaeudania Teiteia (from the album “Versions Jane / French Cafe” on Universal / Putumayo)
8. Enzo Enzo - Juste Quelqu'un de Bien (from the album “Deux / French Café” on RCA / Putumayo)
9. Georges Brassens - Je M'Suis Fait Tout Petit (from the album “Georges Brassens / French Café” on Mercury France / Putumayo)
10. Keren Ann - Au Coin du Monde (from the album “La Disparition” on Capitol)
11. Maxime Le Forestier - San Francisco (from the album “Essentielles” on Polydor)
12. Paris Combo - Fibre de Verre (from the album “Attraction / French Café on Polydor/ Universal Music Label / Putumayo)
13. Patrick Bruel - La Java Bleue (from the album “Entre Deux” on BMG)
14. Sanseverino - Mal O Mains (from the album “Le Tango des Gens / French Café)
15. Baguette Quartette - En Douce (from the album “French Café” on Putumayo)

French Cafe

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 22.14 
Airdate: March 28 - April 3, 2022

Featuring: 
1. Afrissippi - Ngol Jimoi (from the album “Fulani Journey” on Knock Down South Records / Electric Catfish Records)
2. Toumast - Ikalane Walegh (from the album “Ishumar” on Wagram)
3. Souad Massi - Inspiration (Illham) (from the album “Honeysuckle” on Wrasse Records / Universal)
4. Balla Tounkara - Toungamagni (Adventure) (from the album “Be Right”)
5. Ramata Diakite with Charlie Musselwhite - Maba (from the album “Maba” on Second Moon Records)
6. Amar Sundy - Ouallache (from the album “Najma / Blues Around the World” on Dixie Frog / Putumayo)
7. Baba Djan - Sabari (from the album “Sabari / Mali to Memphis” on Mercury Records / Putumayo)
8. Laye Sow - Kayba (from the album “Djamano” on Orange World Records)
9. Amadou et Mariam - Mon Amour, Mon Cherie (from the album “Mali to Memphis” on Putumayo)
10. Orchestra Baobab - Dee Moo Woor (from the album “Specialist In All Styles” on Nonesuch Records)
11. Daby Balde - Waino Blues (from the album “Introducing Daby Balde” on World Music Network)
12. Tinariwen - Amassakoul ‘N’ Tenere (from the album “Amassakoul / Mali” on World Village / Putumayo)

African Blues

This week we'll travel to the legendary beaches of Brazil, the home of
samba and bossa nova.

Episode 22.18
Airdate: April 25 - May 1, 2022

Featuring:
1. Marcio Faraco with Chico Buarque - Ciranda (from the album “Ciranda” on Universal Music Jazz France)
2. Zeca Baleiro - Essas Emoções (from the album “Por Onde Andará Stephan Fry? / Brasileiro” on Universal Music Group / Brazil &
Putumayo)
3. Quarteto Jobim-Morelenbaum - Eu E O Meu Amor/Lamento No Morro (from the album “Quarteto / Samba Bossa Nova” on Velas & Putumayo)
4. Carlinhos Brown - Lagoinha (from the album “Bahia do Mundo - Mito e Verdade / Brazilian Groove” on EMI & Putumayo)
5. Rosa Passos - É Luxo Só (from the album “The Best of Rosa Passos / Samba Bossa Nova” on Velas & Putumayo)
6. Da Lata - Cores (from the album “Songs From the Tim & Samba Bossa Nova” on Palm Pictures & Putumayo)
7. Bab & Rolando 808 - Mas Que Nada (from the album “Brazilian Groove” on Putumayo)
8. Marcantonio - Sabia (from the album “Camisa Amarela”)
9. Marcio Faraco - Feitiço Da Vila (from the album “Blue Noite / Samba Bossa Nova” on Le Blue Note & Putumayo)
10. Celso Fonseca / Ronaldo Bastos - Polaroides (from the album “Paradiso” on WEA Music)
11. Vanessa da Mata - Eu Não Tenho (from the album “Vanessa Da Mata” on Epic)
12. Rosalia De Souza & Nicola Conte - Maria Moita (from the album “Nicola Conte Apresenta Rosalia De Souza / Brazilian Groove” on Schema & Putumayo)
13. Jorge Ben - O Namorado da Viuva (from the album “A Tabua da Esmeralda / Brasileiro” on Universal Music Group / Putumayo)

Spotlight On Brazil

Relax as we explore the subtler, acoustic side of Arabic music, with ballads by Middle Eastern and North African vocalists and small ensembles.

Episode 22.23
May 30 - June 5, 2022

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 / Putumayo Presents: Acoustic Arabia" on Reach Records / Putumayo)
5. Les Orientales - Alger, Alger (from the album "Putumayo Presents: Acoustic Arabia" on Putumayo)
6. Souad Massi - Ghir Enta (from the album "DEB/Oriental Garden, Vol 2 / Putumayo Presents: Acoustic Arabia" on Decca / 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

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 “Tuttapposto” via Etnagigante)
4. Kali - L’Histoire du Zouk (from the album “L’Histoire Du Zouk / Caribbean Party” via Francky Products / Putumayo)
5. Sekou Bambino - Famou (Remix Danse) (from the album “Sinikan / African Party” via Adageo / Putumayo)
6. La Carrau - Ratafia (from the album “Le Beau Bazar Du Monde” via Tralala)
7. Eric Virgal - Pa Fe Mwen La Pen (from the album “Caribbean Party” via Putumayo)
8. Skatalites - Freedom Sounds (from the album “From Paris With Love / The Caribbean” via World Village / Putumayo)
9. BoPol Mansiamina - Samba Samba (from the album “Kongo Beat Music / African Party” via Putumayo)
10. Hisham Abbas - Shouf (from the album “Ya Habiby” via EMI)
11. Issa Bagayogo - Saye Mogo Bana (from the album “Timbuktu” via Six Degrees)
12. Toure Kunda - Casale (from the album “The Toure Kunda Collection” via Putumayo)
13. Inner Circle - Summer Jammin’ (from the album “Reggae Dancer” via Big Beat Records / Atlantic)

Summer Party

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

Equator

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 rich musical history and contemporary twist of Senegalese music.

Featuring:
1. Wasis Diop - Dem Ba ma (from the album “Everything is Never Quite Enough” on Triloka)
2. Ismaël Lo - Taar Dusey (from the album “Sénégal” 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 album “Avenue du Monde / Tango Around the World” on Together Production / 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 album “Djamano / Acoustic Africa” on Orange World Records / 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 Te Llama (from the album “Afro-Latino” on Putumayo)

Senegal

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 Pata 2000 (from the album “Homeland / New World Party” on Putumayo)
3. Soul Brothers - Ujaheni (from the album “The Best of Soul Brothers / South Africa” on Gallo/Putumayo)
4. Vusi Mahlasela - Ntate Mahlasela (from the album “The Voice” on ATO Records)
5. Nibs Van Der Spuy - Beautiful Feet (from the album “Beautiful Feet / South Africa” on Sheer Sound / Putumayo)
6. Mahube feat. Phinda - Oxam (from the album “Music of Southern Africa / South Africa” on Sheer Sound / Putumayo)
7. Bholoja - Mbombela (from the album “South Africa” on Putumayo)
8. Blk Sonshine - Nkosi (from the album “Good Life” on Colossal / Sony BMG)
9. Johnny Clegg - Utshani Obulele (Zulu Version) (from the album “One Life” on Marabi)
10. Hugh Masekela - Thimela (from the album “Time” on Columbia)
11. Soweto Gospel Choir - Ngahlulele (from the album “Grace” on Shanachie)
12. Freshlyground - Ma’Cheri (from the album “Ma’Cheri” on Wrasse
13. Zoro - Work (from the album “South Africa” on Putumayo)

South Africa

Episode 23.01 
Airtime: December 26, 2022 - January 1st, 2023

Featuring:
1. The Beatles - Within You Without You (from the album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" on Capitol)
2. Baba Yaga - Back in the USSR (from the album "Baba Yaga" on Fono Records)
3. CornerShop - Norwegian Wood (from the album "When I Was Born For The 7Th Time" on Luaka Bop / Warner Bros.)
4. Marcia Griffiths - Don't Let Me Down (from the album "Marcia" on Ras Records)
5. Milton Nascimento - Para Lennon e McCartney (from the album "Millennium" on Polygram)
6. The Meters - Come Together (from the album "Crescent City Groove Merchants" on Charly Records)
7. Los Fabulosos Cadillacs with Debby Harry - Strawberry Fields Forever (from the album "Rey Azucar" on Sony Music)
8. Khaled & Noa - Imagine (from the album "Kenza" on Universal France)
9. Gilberto Gil and Milton Nascimento - Something (from the album "Gil & Milton" on Atlantic)
10. The Mohawks - Let It Be (from the album "Yesterday, Pt. 3: 18 Fab Beatles Songs Done Reggae Style" on Trojan)
11. Duo Ouro Negro - Agora Vou Ser Feliz (from the album "Kurikutela! 40 Anos, 40 Exitos" on EMI)
12. Celia Cruz - Obladi-Oblada (from the album "Tropical Tribute to the Beatles" on RMM)
13. Ernie Smith - You Won’t See Me Again (from the album "Yesterday, Pt. 3: 18 Fab Beatles Songs Done Reggae Style" on Trojan)
14. Diego Pelaez - Drive My Car (from the album "Melosofias" on BMG)

All Together Now

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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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