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Putumayo travels the world in search of exceptional songs 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!”

01/05/2026

My lovely people, I'm excited to share that I've been invited to contribute to one of the compilations by the label with the song "Benkos" from my new album, "Canto Cimarrón." The compilation, titled "Caribbean Cruise," will be available on your favorite digital platform this Friday, January 9th, so don't miss the re-release of "Benkos."

Mi gente linda, les cuento que fui invitado para hacer parte de una de las compilaciones del sello con la canción Benkos de mi nuevo álbum "Canto Cimarrón".

Caribbean Cruise como se titula el compilado estará disponible el viernes 9 de enero en tu plataforma digital favorita, así que no se pueden perder el relanzamiento de Benkos.

12/30/2025

We’re excited to share the newest Putumayo Discovery single! Out this Friday, “Nyimbo Ngwa Mayi,” by Malawian singer, songwriter and poet, Mashallo Samilo, is an upbeat, yet heartfelt tribute song to mothers. Click here to presave the song: https://ffm.to/nyimbo-ngwa-mayi. Learn more at www.putumayo.com.

Mashallo Samilo

Putumayo Discovery’s cozy new winter collection, “Nordic Nights” offers an alternative to holiday jingles. Out today, th...
12/19/2025

Putumayo Discovery’s cozy new winter collection, “Nordic Nights” offers an alternative to holiday jingles. Out today, the album brings together artists from across Scandinavia who are redefining Nordic folk. It is available for download on iTunes & Bandcamp with streaming on all major platforms. Listen to the album and learn more about the featured artists: www.putumayo.com/nordic-nights.

VÍÍK Linus Orri Gunnarsson Cederborg Sigrid Moldestad Music Ylja Kolonien Zäpämmät Ánnámáret Helene Blum og Harald Haugaard Dreamers' Circus

12/12/2025

Putumayo's new album, "Nordic Nights," out on December 19th, is a cozy collection featuring artists from across Scandinvia who are redefining contemporary Nordic folk music. Perfect for fireside listening on cold winter evenings, it is available for presale on iTunes & Bandcamp with streaming upon release. Listen to the album and learn more about the featured artists at www.putumayo.com/nordic-nights.

Song: "The Promenade" by Dreamers' Circus Dreamers' Circus

Take a soulful journey through North Africa's Sahel & Sahara regions with Putumayo Discovery's new album, "Desert Blues,...
12/05/2025

Take a soulful journey through North Africa's Sahel & Sahara regions with Putumayo Discovery's new album, "Desert Blues," out today! Featuring artists from Morocco to Mauritania and from Tunis to Timbuktu, the album is available for download on iTunes & Bandcamp with streaming on all major platforms. Listen and learn more about the featured artists at www.putumayo.com/desert-blues.

Chris Velan Daby Touré Daby Touré & Chris Velan Bombino Habib Koité & Bamada Tarwa N-Tiniri Atty Records / Les disques Atty Angam BROUA - برُوَّ Tasuta N-Imal Mieruba -ML Nadir Ben

12/01/2025

Explore the soulful sounds of Northern Africa with Putumayo Discovery’s new album “Desert Blues” out on December 5th! An enchanting journey to the Sahara & Sahel, it features meditative ballads, driving grooves, and songs of peace, identity, and hope, reflecting a part of the world shaped by resilience, tradition, and change. The album is available for presale on iTunes & Bandcamp with streaming on all major platforms. Learn more about the album and featured artists at www.putumayo.com/desert-blues.

Song: “Douna” by Daby Touré & Chris Velan
Chris Velan Daby Touré

11/27/2025

Tanzanian songwriter Ashimba, calls for unity, responsibility and integrity in his “Coffee Culture” song “Kiapo” (Oath). Sung in Swahili, “Kiapo” serves as a reminder to honor commitments and live with compassion. Watch the full video on the Putumayo World Videos channel: https://youtu.be/ncpzUfOm2QA?si=cjyOeeNzZLXjMfJS and learn more about “Coffee Culture” and the featured artists at www.putumayo.com/coffee-culture.

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