Putumayo World Music

01/28/2025

Swiss reggae star, Famara, featured on the new album “Reggae Odyssey,” shares news about his song, “Peace,” with a shout-out to fans around the world! Listen to “Peace” and the full “Reggae Odyssey” album on all major platforms or download on iTunes & Bandcamp.

Famara

01/24/2025

Celebrate the universal influence of reggae with Putumayo’s newest album, Reggae Odyssey" out today! This captivating album features 10 new discoveries and rising stars spanning the world from the beautiful beaches of Hawaii to the challenging political environs of Syria.​ It is available for download on iTunes & Bandcamp with streaming on Apple, Spotify, Pandora and other major platforms. Learn more at www.putumayo.com/reggae-odyssey

Ojo de Buey Famara Kazdoura Azato MARIAA SIGA Mista Savona Kimi Djabaté Rocky Dawuni RUN COME DOWN

01/20/2025

Today we honor the legacy of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. and reflect on the profound impact of this heroic man who committed his life to the pursuit of human rights, peace and justice. Music, especially the “freedom songs” he and other activists embraced as inspirations to the civil rights movement . We hope you like this American Songs of Freedom playlist featuring songs that have inspired activists throughout the decades: http://www.putumayo.com/american-songs-of-freedom

01/13/2025

Enjoy Reunion-based, Senegalese musician, Cheikh Ibra Fam's video showcase of his track “Shabida,” featured on the new "Café International" album. Downloads are available on iTunes & Bandcamp with streaming on all major platforms.

Cheikh Ibra Fam

01/10/2025

Featured “Café International” artist, Victoria Sur, shares her excitement of being included on the album! Her song “El seto” was inspired by a dream in which legendary Peruvian singer Chabuca Granda sang, co-writer Juan Carlos Garay, the first verse of this song. Listen to the full album on Apple, Spotify, Pandora or other major streaming platforms or download from iTunes and Bandcamp. Learn more at www.putumayo.com/cafe-international

Victoria Sur

01/10/2025

Experience the warm, inviting sounds of Café International, out today! Putumayo’s newest album celebrates acoustic musical traditions combined with contemporary flavors from around the world. It is available for download on iTunes and Bandcamp with streaming on all major platforms.

Learn more at www.putumayo.com/cafe-international

Cheikh Ibra Fam Ian Lasserre Chris Beer Chiara Minaldi Victoria Sur Leo Middea Nay Porttela

01/07/2025

Dan Storper-Putumayo Founder/CEO
Peter Yarrow was a talented singer-songwriter, a supporter of folk music in all its incarnations and member of the legendary Peter, Paul and Mary band. Peter also was also a political activist and founder of the children’s non-profit education organization Operation Respect. I also considered him a friend and felt proud of his and Mary Travers’ love of Putumayo music. I hope you’ll support Peter’s very worthwhile Operation Respect: https://operationrespect.org/
Rest In Peace, Peter.

12/30/2024

Happy and healthy New Year! As we look back on 2024, we’d like to thank the hundreds of artists who have created such wonderful music featured on Putumayo collections and playlists. We’d also like to thank our fans who have provided so much support. This year, we’ve released 25 digital albums, re-created 40 classic Putumayo albums and reached 30 million views on YouTube, launched our first-ever T-shirts & art prints available world-wide as well as many new themed playlists updated weekly on Apple, Spotify, Pandora and YouTube. We look forward to more great music in 2025.

Learn more at www.putumayo.com

Putumayo travels the world in search of exceptional songs, books and art from Congo to Cuba, Rome to Rio, New Orleans to Nova Scotia. Putumayo’s meticulously researched and curated musical journeys are “guaranteed to make you feel good!”.

12/30/2024

Jimmy Carter - A Remembrance

Today we honor Jimmy Carter as a human being with a lifetime of accomplishments. President Carter promoted the importance of music and the arts to an extent that hadn’t been done since John Kennedy’s presidency. In a way, his administration was a throwback to President Kennedy’s. He also tried to navigate America through global challenges with balanced policies. And, Jimmy Carter lived the rest of his life leading by example. The Carter Center in Atlanta provides a fascinating overview of his lifetime of achievement in curing diseases, reducing famine, improving human rights and ensuring fair elections.

12/27/2024

Experience the magic of international artistic collaborations with Putumayo’s new album, “Cultural Crossroads.” Out today, it weaves a rich tapestry of global sounds, proving music’s ability to travel and unite people of different backgrounds and traditions. Download “Cultural Crossroads” on iTunes and Bandcamp or stream on Apple, Spotify, Pandora and other major platforms.

Listen and learn more at: www.putumayo.com/cultural-crossroads

Sousou & Maher Cissoko Ryan Tennis Puman 濮曼 Locomondo Izethekeli Band Twanguero Mi'gmafrica The Touré-Raichel Collective

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah and Happy Kwanzaa from the Putumayo family. Enjoy the holidays!

12/13/2024

Give the gift of music with Putumayo’s December CD sale: all CDs are $12.95 (select titles $10 + free shipping in U.S. with orders of $25). Now, Putumayo digital albums ($9.95) can be sent as gifts. International customers, please use Bandcamp for CD and digital purchases. Learn more at www.putumayo.com.

12/11/2024

Celebrate the sounds of the season with Putumayo’s Christmas music playlists: Best of Jazz & Blues Christmas, Best of European Christmas, Best of Latin Christmas, Best of Putumayo Christmas and Best of World Christmas Discover a full list of our holiday CDs, downloads, classic album recreations and playlist offerings at www.putumayo.com/holidaypage

12/07/2024

Just in time for the holidays, we’re excited to share Putumayo’s first ever t-shirt and art prints (available worldwide). Featuring Putumayo's signature album artwork by British illustrator Nicola Heindl, they can be ordered at www.putumayostore.com. The unisex, 100% cotton t-shirts are available in both adult and children’s sizes and there are 6 art prints for adults and children. Typically printed & delivered within 7-10 days, all items are $19.95 each plus shipping.

12/06/2024

Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of Putumayo's latest album, "Global Yoga," a musical journey crafted to elevate your yoga practice and promote relaxation. Curated by Putumayo founder Dan Storper and renowned yoga instructor- musician, Seán Johnson, this collaboration expands upon Putumayo’s well-received yoga albums and creates an unforgettable experience for both yoga enthusiasts and those seeking a tranquil atmosphere in daily life. It is available for download on iTunes and Bandcamp with streaming on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube and other major platforms. Learn more at www.putumayo.com/global-yoga

Jim "Kimo" West Joss Jaffe Benny Holloway Tiganá Santana Minük CASTANEA Rising Appalachia Music Manish Vyas Stevin Mcnamara Music Shantala, The Music of Heather and Benjy Wertheimer Naomi Keyte

12/05/2024

French singer-songwriter, composer and guitar player, Antoine Villoutreix, introduces and shares a snippet of his “Global Dinner Party” track, “Timide!” Meaning “shy,” Villoutreix explores the dreams and insecurities of an introverted performer, reflecting his internal struggle between aspiring for greatness and feeling paralyzed by shyness. “Global Dinner Party” is available for download on iTunes & Bandcamp with streaming on all major platforms. Listen and learn more at www.putumayo.com

Antoine Villoutreix