This week, we head up towards the arctic circle, for music from Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Join us for Northern Lights, the music of Scandinavia!

Episode 26.31

Airtime: July 20th - July 26th

Featuring:

1. Rita Eriksen - Villemann Og Magnhild (from the albumx “Tideland" & "Dublin to Dakar” on Kirkelig Kulturversted / Putumayo)

2. Garmarna - O Frondens Virga/ O Growing Branch (from the album “Hildegard von Bingen” on Massproduktion / Networks Records Group)

3. Bobby Hughes Combination - Goi (Vegetarian Mix) (from the album “Stereo Deluxe 2” on Stereo Deluxe)

4. Vartinna - Emoton (from the album “Vihma” on Wicklow)

5. Simbi - Ibo Gran Moun (from the album “Kalalou” on Xource)

6. Bugge Weseltoft feat. Sidsel Endresen - You Might Say (from the album “Sharing” on Sonet)

7. El Septeto - Runidera (from the albums “Somos El Septeto" & "Salsa Around the World” on Mipu Music / Putumayo)

8. Sanna Kallman, Johan Hogenas - Wangol (from the album “Café Creole” on CC’n’C Records)

9. Gjallarhorn - Hjaonongarima (from the album “Sjofn” on Northside)

10. Mari Boine - Alddagasat Ipmilat (from the album “Odda Hamis” on Jazzland)

11. Wimme - Gierran (Enchantment) (from the album “Gierran & Arctic Paradise Compilation” on Rockadillo Records)

12. Simbi - Wi Yo (from the album “Kalalou” on Xource)

13. Varttina - Milja (from the album “Ilmatar” on North Side)

Join us as we delve into Le Monde Francais (The French World) featuring music from Africa, the Caribbean and Louisiana in this week's episode of Putumayo World Music Hour.

Episode: 26.29

Airtime: July 13th - July 19th, 2026

Featuring:

1. Thomas Fersen - Au Café de la Paix (from the albums "Les Ronds de Carotte" & "Paris" on Warner Music France / Putumayo)

2. Henri Dikongue - Francoise (from the albums "C'est La Vie" & "Africa" on Tinder / Putumayo)

3. Alan Stivell w/ Youssou N'Dour - A United Earth 1 (from the albums "I Douar" & "One World Many Cultures" on Francis Dreyfus / Putumayo)

4. Keren Ann - Jardin D'Hiver (from the albums "La Biographie de Luka Philipsen" & "Paris" on EMI Music France / Putumayo)

5. Zebda - Je Crois Que Ca Va Pas Etre Possible (from the album "Essence Ordinaire" on Barclay)

6. Michel Martelly & Black Alex - Pa Manyen Fanm Nan (from the albums "Haitian Troubadours" & "French Caribbean" on Sono / Putumayo)

7. Pascal Parisot - Je Reste Au Lit (from the albums "Rumba" & "Paris" on Epic / Putumayo)

8. Hamid Baroudi - Sidi (from the albums "Sidi" & "North African Groove" on Vielklang / d Putumayo)

9. Kali - L'Histoire Du Zouk (from the albums "L'Histoire Du Zouk" & "Caribbean Party" on Putumayo)

10. OK! Ryos - Nengone Nodegu (from the albums "Kuni" & "South Pacific Islands" on Mangrove / Putumayo)

11. Amina - Dis-Moi Pourquoi (from the albums "RFI's Music Channel on Satellite" & "North African Groove" on RFI Musique / Putumayo)

12. Maurane - Pour les Ames, Pour les Hommes (from the album "Toi du Monde" on Universal Music France)

13. File - Pont de Vue (from the albums "Cajun Dance Band" & "Cajun" on Flying Fish Records / Putumayo)

14. Paris Combo - Fibre De Verre (from the albums "Attraction" & "French Café" on Polydor / Universal Music Label / Putumayo)

Join us as we experience the musical bounty of one of the world's most dynamic nations, Spain or España. From the acoustic pop of Madrid to the flamenco-inspired mestizo sounds of Barcelona, we'll take a musical journey, exploring how the country's unique regions each infuse Spain's rich musical paella with diverse flavors.

Episode 23.28

Airtime: July 6th - 12th, 2026

Featuring:

1. Aquitamxe - Negro Vielo (from the album “Spain – The Greatest Songs Ever” on Petrol)

2. Peret - Para Poder Olvidarla (from the albums “Que Levante El Dedo" & "España” on Rumba Classics / Putumayo)

3. Bebe - Revolvió (from the album “Pafuera Telaranas” on Virgin)

4. Burguitos - Por Los Besos Que Me Das (from the albums “Por Los Besos Que Me Das" & "España” on Self-released / Putumayo)

5. Jarabe de Palo - Depende (from the albums “Orquesta Reciclando" & "España” on Skip Records / Putumayo)

6. Gertrudis - Remedios (from the albums “Gertrudis" & "España” on Mass Records / Putumayo)

7. Ojos de Brujo - Baraka (from the album “Aocaná” on Warner Spain)

8. Depedro - Como El Viento (from the albums “Depedro" & "España” on EMI Spain / Putumayo)

9. Calima - Lunita (from the albums “Tierra" & "España” on K-Industria / Putumayo)

10. Maria del Mar Bonet - Mai Donis Per Finit (from the album “Terra Secreta” on PICAP)

11. Macaco - Mulata Descolorada (from the albums “Rumbo Submarino" & "Latin Reggae” on Edel Records / Putumayo)

12. Biel Ballester Trio - When I Was A Boy (from the album “Bistro de Barcelona” on Refined Records)

13. Xabier Lete - San Martin, Azken Larrosa (from the albums “Euskal Herriko Musika" & "España” on Elkar / Putumayo)

14. Buika - La Falsa Moneda (from the album “Niña de Fuego” on Casa Limón)

15. Almasala - Que No Tengo Prisa (from the album “Eolh” on Ventilador Music)

A fun-filled musical adventure to India, China, Japan and may other Asian countries.

Episode - 26.27

Airs June 29th - July 5th, 2026

Featuring:

1. Faye Wong - Wait a Moment (from the album "Faye Wong" on EMI)

2. Long-ge - Playing Mahjong (from the album "Face TMC" on Taiwan Colors Music)

3. Niraj Chag feat. Swati Natekar - Khwaab (from the album "Along the Dusty Road" on India on Buzz-erk / Putumayo)

4. Tony Q & Rastafara - Bunglon (from the album "Damai dengan Cinta" on 267 Records)

5. Mamer - Iligai (from the album "Eagle" on Real World Records)

6. Rita Lestariani - Sinar (from the album "Akhirnya" on High-on Chai Productions)

7. Kailash Her & Kailasa - Chaandan Mein (from the album "Yatra (Nomadic Souls)" on Cumbancha)

8. Lanna Commins - Sincere (from the album "Lanna Commins" on GMM Grammy / MGA)

9. Haruomi Hosono - Train Is Coming (from the album "Hosono House" on Bellwood Records)

10. Mok Kyung Kim - Mok's Blues (from the album "6th Blues Album" on Universal)

11. The Bangkok Acoustic - La-Mer-Sao (from the album "The Bangkok Acoustic" on Groovin House Records

12. Kiran Ahluwalia - Vo Kuch (Passion) (from the album "Beyond Boundaries / India" on Kiran Music / Putumayo)

13. Amin - Time After TIme (from the album "Amin" on Dreamusic)

We’re going continental this week to explore the rich, varied music scene created by some of the most talented singer-songwriters in Europe.

Episode 26.26

Airtime: June 22nd - June 28th, 2026

Featuring:

1. Louise Attaque - Depuis Toujours (from the album “Depuis Toujours [Single]” on Atmospheriques)

2. Thomas Fersen - Au Café de la Paix (from the albums “Les Ronds de Carotte" & "Paris” on Warner Music France / Putumayo)

3. 2raumwohnung - Madchen Mit Plan (from the album “In Wirklich” on BMG)

4. Markscheider Kunst - Sleep (from the album “St. Petersburg-Kinshasa Tranzit” on Boosey Media)

5. Jarabe De Palo - La Flaca (from the albums “La Flaca" & "Blues Around The World” on Virgin Records / Putumayo)

6. Jorge Fernando - Velho Fado (from the albums “Velho Fado" & "Music From the Winelands” on Times Square Records / Putumayo)

7. Tosca - Heidi Bruehl (from the album “J.A.C.” on G-Stone / K7)

8. Makam - Vadgesztenye (from the album “Szinbad” on FONO Records)

9. Viktoria Tolstoy - Du Ar Blast (from the album “Sampler Disc” on EMI)

10. Gianmaria Testa - Dentro al Cinema (from the albums “Altre Latitudini" & "Italian Café” on Le Chant du Monde / Putumayo)

11. George Dalaras - Sou Axize Mia Kaliteri Agalia (from the albums “Thessaloniki - Giannena Me Duo Papoutsia Panina" & "Greece: A Musical Odyssey” on Minos - EMI A.E. / Putumayo)

12. Bandabardo - Non Sarai Mai (from the albums “Bondo! Bondo!" & "Euro Lounge” on Danny Rose / Putumayo)

13. Ilhan Ersahin - Girl (from the albums “Harikalar Diyart" & "Euro Lounge” on Doublemoon Records / Putumayo)

14. Nynke Laverman - De Wite Moarne (from the album “De Maisfrou” on FAMA)

15. Carla Bruni - Quelqu'un M'a Dit (from the albums “Quelqu'un M'a Dit" & "Paris” on Naïve / Putumayo)

Join us as we follow the easy-going, swaying beat of reggae from its original home in Jamaica to countries like Brazil, France, India, South Africa, and Australia.

Episodes 26.25

Air Dates: June 15th - June 21st, 2026

Featuring:

1. Lucky Dube - We Love It (from the album "Reggae Around the World" on Putumayo)

2. Ben Harper - Jah Work (from the album "The Will to Live" on Virgin)

3. Blekbala Mujik - Drankingbala (from the albums "Blekbala Mujik" & "Reggae Around the World" on CAAMA / Putumayo)

4. Julieta Venegas - No Hace Falta (from the album "Limon y Sal" on Norte / SonyBMG)

5. Zeca Baleiro - Salao de Beleza (from the albums "Por Onde Andara Stephen Fry?" & "Reggae Around the World" on MZA Music / Putumayo)

6. Apache Indian - Om Numah Shivaya (from the albums "Karma" & "World Reggae" on Universal Music / Putumayo)

7. Ernest Ranglin - Stop That Train (from the album "Reggae Around the World" on Putumayo)

8. Manu Chao - Clandestino (from the album "Clandestino" on Ark 21)

9. Maixa Ta Ixiar - Arnasa Hartzera (from the album "Mantalgorri" on Triki-Elkar)

10. Lucky Ali - Kitni Haseen Zindagi (from the album "Aks" on Sony Music India)

11. Majek Fashek - Promised Land (from the album "Reggae Around the World" on Putumayo)

12. Peter Rowan - No Woman, No Cry (live) (from the album "Reggae Around the World" on Putumayo)

Africa is well-known for its energetic dance styles including mbalax, bikutsi, and Afrobeat. But there is also a softer, gentler tradition of ballads and storytelling using instruments such as the harp-like kora, the mbira, or thumb-piano, the acoustic guitar itself, and of course, the voice: the most acoustic instrument of them all! Experience these in a mellow and melodious visit to an "African Cafe".

Episode 26.24

Airdate: June 8th - June 14th, 2026

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 - Yeke Yeke (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)

Tune in as we hear classic pop melodies get a unique spin by musicians from different cultures.

Airs: June 1st - June 7th, 2026

Episode: 26. 23

Featuring:

1. Toots and the Maytals - I Gotta Woman (from the album "Light Your Light" on Concord Music Group)

2. Skank - Estare Prendido en Tus Dedos (from the album "Outlandos D’America" on Ark 21)

3. Ba Cissoko - Sunday Bloody Sunday (from the album "In the Name of Love: Africa Celebrates U2" on Shout Factory)

4. Basilis Kazoullis - O Pugmachos (Boxer) (from the album "I Lyra Sas Parousiazei" on Lyra)

5. Nouvelle Vague - I Melt With You (from the album "Nouvelle Vague" on Luaka Bop)

6. Jake Shimbabukuro - While My Guitar Gently Weeps (from the album "Walking Down Rainhill" on Hitchhike Records)

7. Mo’Horizons - Hit the Road Jack (from the albums "Remember Tomorrow" & "Cover the World" on Stereo Deluxe / Putumayo)

8. Vieux Farka Toure - Bullet the Blue Sky (from the album "In the Name of Love: Africa Celebrates U2" on Shout Factory)

9. Hamid Bouchnak - Yamra la Tabkiche (from the album "Bladi" on Fassiphone / Atlas)

10. Sergio Cammariere - Il Mare (from the album "Sergio Cammariere" on EMI)

11. Majek Fashek - Hotel California (from the album "Rhythms In Common" on EMI / Capitol Music)

12. Sunhidi Chauhan - Kaisi Paheli Zindgani (from the album "Parineeta Soundtrack" on Tips)

13. Ladysmith Black Mambazo with Des’ree - Ain’t No Sunshine (from the albums "In Harmony" & "Cover the World" on GMI / Putumayo)

The sea has always had a profound influence on many cultures. This week we’ll explore how the sea has influenced music around the globe.

Episode 26.22

Airdates: May 25th - May 31st

Featuring:

1. Pepeu Gomes - A Lua E O Mar (from the album “Meu Coração” on Trauma)

2. Angelique Kidjo - Goddess of the Sea (from the album “Fifa” on Mango)

3. Boy Ge Mendes - Cumbia Letu (from the albums “Lagoa" & "Cape Verde” on Tinder / Putumayo)

4. Cesaria Evora - Cabo Verde Manda Mantenha (from the albums “Cafe Atlantico" & "Cape Verde” on RCA / Putumayo)

5. Oceania - Kihikihi (from the album “Oceania” on Point Music)

6. Freddie Notes and the Rudies - Montego Bay (from the album “This is Ska Too” on Music Collection)

7. Capercaillie - Fear Allabain (from the album “To the Moon” on Green Linnet / Putumayo)

8. Barrio Chino - Saudade (from the albums “Voces del Sur" & "A Mediterranean Odyssey” on Archipel / Putumayo)

9. Solas - The Maid on the Shore (from the albums “Sunny Spells and Scattered Showers" & "Celtic Tides” on Shanachie / Putumayo)

10. Te Vaka - Tagaloa (from the album “Ki Mua” on Creative New Zealand)

11. Celso Machado - Despedida (from the albums “Jongo Le" & "Brasileiro” on Daqui / Putumayo)

12. Lee Scratch Perry - Seaside (from the album “On the Wire” on Trojan)

13. Cris Aflalo - Pra Jogar No Oceano (from the album "Musica" on Warner Brasil)

14. Paulinho da Viola - Sa M' Appel Fou

Episode 26:21

Air Dates: May 18th - May 24th

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 albums "Tropidelico" & "Rhythm and Blues" on Tru Thoughts/Putumayo)

3. Asa - 360 (from the albums "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 albums "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 albums "People Gonna Talk" & "Rhythm and Blues" on Rounder Records/Putumayo)

10. Lavelle White - I've Never Found a Man to Love (from the albums "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 albums "Simply Grand" & "Rhythm and Blues" on Rounder Records/Putumayo)