Paul Simon has a body of work that spans over 40 years, with dozens of hit songs. This week on the Putumayo World Music Hour, Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth travel along the musical journey of Paul Simon’s career.

Episode 26:19

Airs from May 4th - May 10th, 2026

Featuring:

1. Simon and Garfunkel w/ Los Incas - El Condor Pasa (If I Could) (from the album “Bridge Over Troubled Water” on Columbia)

2. Los Incas - “Kacharpari” (from the album “Los Incas” on Accord Musidisc)

3. Ladysmith Black Mambazo - Nomathemba (from the album “Long Walk to Freedom” on Gallo)

4. Paul Simon w/Ladysmith Black Mambazo - Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes (from the album “Graceland” on Warner Bros.)

5. Paul Simon w/ Milton Nascimento - Spirit Voices (from the album “The Rhythm of the Saints” on Warner Bros.)

6. Paul Simon - The Boy in the Bubble (from the album “Graceland” on Warner Bros.)

7. Paul Simon - The Obvious Child (from the album “The Rhythm of the Saints” on Warner Bros.)

8. Olodum - Venha Me Amar (from the album “Pela Vida” on Chiero Produções)

9. Paul Simon w/ Rockin' Dopsie & The Zydeco Twisters - That Was Your Mother (from the album “Graceland” on Warner Bros.)

10. Basilis Kazoullis - O Pugmachos (The Boxer) (from the album “I Lyra Sas Parousiazei” on Lyra)

11. Emer Kenny - Scarborough Fair (from the album “Parting Glass” on Triloka)

12. Paul Simon - Father and Daughter (from the album “Music From The Motion Picture "The Wild Thornberrys Movie”” on Nick Records)

Episode 26:18

Air Dates: April 27th - May 3rd, 2026

On this episode of the Putumayo World Music Hour, listen to chart-topping tracks from around the world!

Featuring:

1. Harry Belafonte - Jamaica Farewell (from the album "Calypso" on RCA)

2. Jimmy Cliff - The Harder They Come (from the albums "Ultimate Collection" & "World Hits" on Hip-O / Putumayo)

3. Deep Forest - Sweet Lullabye (from the album "Deep Forest" on Epc)

4. Gipsy Kings - Bamboleo (from the albums "Gipsy Kings" & "World Hits" on Elektra/Nonesuch / Putumayo)

5. Peter Tosh with Mick Jagger - (You Gotta Walk) Don't Look Back (from the albums "Best of Peter Tosh" & "World Hits" Colombia / Putumayo)

6. Johnny Clegg and Savuka - Scatterlings of Africa (from the album "Third World Child" on Capitol)

7. Youssou N'Dour with Neneh Cherry - 7 Seconds (from the albums "The Guide (Wommat)" & "World Hits" on Chaos/Columbia / Putumayo)

8. Enya - Orinoco Flow (from the album "Watermark" on Reprise)

9. Sergio Mendes - Mas Que Nada (from the album "Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66" on A&M)

10. Mongo Santamaria - Watermelon Man (from the album "Skin on Skin: The Mongo Santamaria Anthology (1985-1995)" on Rhino Records)

11. Manu Dibango - Soul Makossa (from the albums "Soul Makossa" & "World Hits" Unidisc / Putumayo)

12. Santana - Oye Como Va (from the album "Abraxas" on Columbia)

13. Touré Kunda - E'm ma (from the album "Les Freres Griots" on Celluloid Records)

14. Manu Chao - Bongo Bong (from the album "Clandestino" on Ark 21)

15. Bob Marley - Jammin’ (from the album "Exodus" on Island)

On this episode of the Putumayo World Music hour, Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth explore the music of Eastern Europe, an area know for being the crossroads between Asia, the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and Western Europe.

Episode: 26:17

Air Dates: April 20th - April 26th, 2026

Featuring:

1. Inna Zhellanaya - "Dalshe" (from the album "Ruke" on Piranha Musik)

2. Romanyi Rota - "Korkore Zav Ande Kalyi Ratyi" (from the album "Phiravelman Kalyi Phur / Gypsy Caravan" on Demo / Putumayo)

3. Darko Rundek & Cargo Orkestar - "Sjaj Sto Izdaje" (from the album "Ruke" on Piranha Musik)

4. Kayah & Goran Bregovic - "To Nie Ptak" (from the album "Unwired: Europe" on World Music Network)

5. Jony Iliev & Band - "Arizona" (from the album Ma Maren Ma on Asphalt Tango Records)

6. Parno Graszt - "Kánák Gijom" (Mikor Mentem) (I Went) (from the album "Járom Az Utam" on Fonó Records)

7. Anastasia Moutsatsou - "Pino-Pino" (from the album "Stou Tragoudiou Tin Ochthi / Greece: A Musical Odyssey" on Lyra/Putumayo)

8. 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)

9. Amaro Suno - "Kutka Avel E Sej Bari" (from the album "Alom A Szememen / Gypsy Caravan" on Fono/Putumayo)

10. Ilhan Ersahin - "Girl" (from the album "Harikalar Diyart / Euro Lounge" on Doublemoon Records/Putumayo)

11. Zulya - "Insomnia (Yokosizliq)" (from the album "Elusive" on UAR)

12. Vanja Lazarova - "Stojne Bre Mome Kocansko" (from the album "Rit Mistica / Euro Lounge" on Third Ear Music / Putumayo)

13. !DelaDap - "Angelo" (from the album "Cigani Ruzsa + Angelo" on Ecco Chamber)

14. Vera Bila & Kale - "Pas O Panori" (from the album "Kale Kalore" om Tinder BMG)

15. Romano Drom - "Ande Pacha" (from the album "Ande Lindri" on Daquí)

Join Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth this week on the Putumayo World Music Hour as they rediscover the “old school” sounds and invoke the nostalgic sounds of French chanson and cabaret, echoes of the glamorous La Dolce Vita in Italy, and Brazilian bossa nova.

Episode 26.16

Airdates: April 13th - April 19th, 2026

Featuring:

1. Bossa Nostra - “Jackie” (From the albums “Voyage to Brazillia” on Irma and “Euro Lounge” on Putumayo)

2. BiD Feat. Seu Jorge - “E Depois” (From the albums “Brazilextro – Latin Flavored Club Tunes Session 7” on Audiopharm and “Brazilian Lounge” on Putumayo)

3. Coralie Clement - “Samba de Mon Coeur Qui Bat” (From the albums “Something’s Gotta Give – Music from the Motion Picture” on Sony Music Entertainment and “Paris” on Putumayo)

4. Giorgio Conte - “Cannelloni” (From the albums “Il Contestorie” on Storie de Note and “Italian Café” on Putumayo)

5. El Tattoo Del Tigre - “Come On-A-My-House” (From the album “Chico Max” on El Tattoo Del Tigre)

6. Think of One - “Paletó” (From the albums “Chuva Em Pó” on Zonk Records and “Music from the Chocolate Lands” on Putumayo)

7. Bebel Gilberto - “August Day Song (Remix)” (From the albums “Tanto Tempo Remixes” on Six Degrees Records and “Brazilian Lounge” on Putumayo)

8. Cabo San Roque - “20% de Poliamida” (From the album “Franca Xica” on g3)

9. Amparanoia - “Don’t Leave Me Now” (From the albums “Enchilao” on EMI Odeon and “Latin Lounge” on Putumayo”

10. Serge Gainsbourg - “Marilou Sous La Neige” (From the albums “L’Homme À Tête de Chou” on Philips and “French Café” on Putumayo)

11. Barbara - “Si La Photo Est Bonne” (From the albums “Master Serie” on Polygram and “French Café on Putumayo)

12. Pink Martini - “Sympathique” (From the albums “Sympathique” on Heinz Records and “World Lounge” on Putumayo)

13. Electrocutango - “Felino” (From the albums “Felino” on Random Records and “Tango Around the World” on Putumayo)

On the Putumayo World Music Hour, Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth explore Africa’s irresistible dance and party music: soukous, mbaqanga, chimurenga and more.

Episode: 26:15

Air Dates: April 6th - April 12th

Featuring:

1. Lura - Festa Di Nha Kumpadri (from the album "M'Bem Di For a" on Lusafrica)

2. Serges Kassy - Jah Libile (from the album "MIDEM 2005 Promo" on EMI)

3. Oliver Mtukudzi - Kunze Kwadoka (from the albums "Paivepo" & "African Party" on Putumayo)

4. Les Go de Koteba - Tougna Fo (Tell the Truth) (from the albums "Cote Divoire" & "African Party" on Juna / Putumayo)

5. Kotoja - Vami Duwe (from the albums "The Super Sawale Collection" & "African Party" on Putumayo)

6. Omani - Ndala (from the album "Ndala" on BMG Africa)

7. Thomas Mapfumo - Sweet Maria (from the album "Toi Toi" on Chimurenga Music)

8. Chiwoniso - Nguva Ye Kufara (from the albums "Rebel Woman" & "African Party" on Cumbancha / Putumayo)

9. Sekouba Bambino - Famou (remix danse) (from the albums "Sinikan" & "African Party" on Adageo / Putumayo)

10. Thomas Chauke Na Shinyori Sisters - Mavholovholo (Shimbindzim binzi) (from the album "Shimatsats a No. 26-Mavholovholo" on CCP Records/EMI South Africa)

11. Maria De Barros - Tabanka (from the album "DEMO CDR" on Maria De Barros)

12. Bonga feat. Marisa Monte - Mulemba Xangola (from the album "Falar de Assim" & "African Party" on Vidisco / Putumayo)

Reggae and Latin roots converge on this episode of the Putumayo World Music Hour: "Latin Reggae."

Episode 26.14

Air Dates: March 30th - April 5th

Featuring:

1. Macaco - Mulata Descolorado

2. Radio Malanga - Charito Va

3. Cultura Profética - Reggae Rustico

4. Los Pinguos - Tierra Santa

5. Los Cafres - La Receta

6. Los Cafres - Van

7. Kana - Original

8. Muchachito Bombo Infierno - Conversaciones Incompatibles

9. Godwana - Libros Sagrados

10. Sergent Garcia - Mi Ultima Voluntad

11. Rita Ribeiro - Perolas Los Povos

12. Go Lem System - Pura Sangrew

13. Sarazino - Desparatado

Cuba Cuba!

Episode: 26:13

Air Dates: March 23rd - 29th, 2026

Featuring:

1. Soneros de Verdad - A Buena Vista (from the album "Cuba! Cuba!" on Putumayo)

2. La Familia Valera Miranda - El Empanadillero (from the album "Cuban Playground" on Putumayo)

3. Sonlokos - Rumba Cob Sabor a Melao (from the album "Cuba! Cuba!" on Putumayo)

4. Ignacio “Mazacote” Carillo - Lagrimas Negras (from the album "Café Cubano" on Putumayo)

5. Al Monte - Palo! (from the album "Cuba! Cuba!" on Putumayo)

6. Pedro Luis Ferrer - Ay, Mi Vidita (from the album "Café Cubano" on Putumayo)

7. Las Ondes Marteles - Rima Caribeña (from the album "Café Cubano" on Putumayo)

8. German Obregón y Palma Real - Pincel Campesino (from the album "Café Cubano" on Putumayo)

9. Armando Garcon y Quinteto Oriente - Chan Chan (from the album "Cuba! Cuba!" on Putumayo)

10. Jose Conde - Elefante en Hotel (from the album "Cuban Playground" on Putumayo)

11. Pedro Luis Ferrer - Cachimbiao Caramelo (from the album "Cuban Playground" on Putumayo)

12. La Familia Valera Mirana - Caballo Viejo (from the album "Cuba! Cuba!" on Putumayo)

13. Adonis Puentes - Tumbando Mangos (from the album "Cuban Playground" on Putumayo)

14. Rene Ferrer - Como A Cada Mañana (from the album "Café Cubano" on Putumayo)

15. Jose Conde y Ola Fresca - Puente a MiGente (from the album "Cuba! Cuba!" on Putumayo)

On this episode of the Putumayo World Music Hour, we sail the brilliant blue waters of the world’s largest inland sea, with ports of call in Spain, Italy, Morocco, Greece, Egypt, and beyond.

Episode: 26.12 Mediterranean Cruise

Air Dates: March 16th - March 22nd, 2026

Featuring:

1. Miguel Gil - Desesperao (from 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. Hafla - Daiha Wlabes (I'll Get Her Anyhow) (from the album "Harem's Secret" on Soulstar)

5. Pietra Montecorvino - Va Sta Musica Sta (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 album "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)

On this episode of the Putumayo World Music Hour, you'll hear some inspiring collaborations that cross political borders, to foster peace and understanding between cultures.

Episode: 26.11

Airdates: March 9th - March 15th, 2026

Featuring:

1. Bob Marley and The Wailers with Eric Clapton - Slogans (from the album "Africa Unite: The Singles Collection" on Tuff Gong / Universal)

2. Wasis Diop with Lena Fiagbe - African Dream (from the albums "Everything Is Never Quite Enough" & "One World, Many Cultures" on Triloka / Putumayo)

3. The Idan Raichel Project - Bo’ee (Come with Me) (from the albums "Idan Raichel's Project" & "One World, Many Cultures" on Cumbancha / Putumayo)

4. The Idan Raichel Project - Mi’Ma'amakim (from the album "Idan Raichel Project" on Cumbancha)

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

6. Toots and the Maytals with Willie Nelson - Still Is Still Moving To Me (from the albums "True Love" & "One World, Many Cultures" on V2 Records / Putumayo)

7. Zucchero with Sting- Muoio Per Te (from the album "Zucchero & Co." on Universal)

8. Santana with Khaled - Love to the People (from the album "Ya Rayi" on Putumayo)

9. Taj Mahal with Toumani Diabaté and Ramata Diakité - Queen Bee (from the album "One World, Many Cultures" on Putumayo)

10. Counting Crows with Blof - Holiday in Spain (from the album "Holiday in Spain" on Geffin)

11. Rocco De Rosa with Martin Kongo - Malonghi (from the albums "Hata" & "One World, Many Cultures" on Manifesto / Putumayo)

12. Gigi - Utopia (from the albums "Gold & Wax" & "One World, Many Cultures" on RCA Victor / Putumayo)

13. Ladysmith Black Mambazo with Melissa Etheridge and Joe McBride - Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes (from the albums "South Africa" & "Long Walk to Freedom" on Gallo / Putumayo)

This week we reverse directions on the old saying “Westward Ho!” and spotlight music from Eastern Europe. It’s a region that has ancient cultures that go back thousands of years and has a fascinating modern music scene.

Episode: 26:10

Air Dates: March 2nd - March 8th

Featuring:

1. Mango Molas - Kosti (from the album "Peña" on G.A. Records)

2. Aco Bocina - Oltremare (from the album "Aco Bocina and Fanfare Ciocarlia" on Ponderosa Music)

3. Romanyi Rota - Diri, Diri, So Kerdjan? (from the albums "Phiravelman Kalyi Phur / Gypsy Caravan" on Demo / Putumayo)

4. Kalman Balogh & the Gypsy Cimbalom Band - A Csitari Hegyek Alatt (from the album "Gypsy Jazz" on Rounder)

5. Idan Raichel - Boo-ee (Come)(from the album "Idan Raichel’s Project" on Helicon Records)

6. Miriam Makeba - Xica da Silva (from the album "Reflections" on Heads Up International)

7. Wild Biscuit - Sugar Coated 1x1 (from the album "Seriously Scottish 04" on Scottish Music Centre)

8. Ganga Giri - Ancestors (from the album "Beats Around the Bush" on Ganga Giri)

9. Kalyi Jag - Dance Song From Nagyecsed (from the album "Black Fire-Gypsy Songs From Hungary" on Hungaraoton)

10. Haustor - Demo (from the album "Demo")

11. Marta Sebestyen & Muzsikas - Repulj, Madar, Repulj (from the album "Unwired: Europe" on World Music Network)

12. Vera Bila & Kale - Pas O Panori (from the album "Kale Kalore/ Travel the World with Putumayo DVD" on Tinder/ BMG/ Putumayo)

13. Inna Zhellanaya - Dalshe (from the album "One World" on Putumayo)