Putumayo World Music
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Putumayo World Music

was established in 1993 to introduce people to the music of other cultures.

Prepared by Adult Media Librarian Barbara

African Groove

Funky blend of contemporary African dance, electronica and hip-hop. 781.6296

African Odyssey

Mesmerizing journey through the lyrical, acoustic music of Africa. 781.6296

Afro-Latino

Two worlds collide to create powerful rhythms that move your feet and lift your soul. 781.62972

An Afro-Portuguese Odyssey

From Lisbon to Luanda, a musical journey through the former Portuguese colonies of Africa. 781.6296

Arabic Groove

Rock with this collection of contemporary music from North Africa and the Middle East. 781.62927

Asian Groove

Asian traditions meet contemporary funk, electronica and soul for a musical masala. 781.6295

Brasileiro

Features extraordinary artists from Brazil on a tour of samba, bossa nova, and beyond. 781.62698

Brazilian Groove

Samba and bossa nova meet soul, funk and electronica on this collection of modern Brazilian music. 781.62698

Cairo to Casablanca

Cairo to Casablanca will transport you to a romantic world filled with exotic melodies. 781.62927

Calypso

Join a nostalgic musical cruise with traditional Calypso and Calypso-influenced music. 781.62987

Caribbean Party

Hip-shaking rhythms of zouk, soca, compass and reggae. 781.6299

Congo to Cuba

An Afro-Latino odyssey from Africa to Cuba and back again. 781.629.72

Cuba

The beautiful melodies and exotic rhythms of Cuban son will have you dancing the night away.781.62972

French Caribbean

A musical cruise of the French Caribbean with a selection of zouk, compass, twoubadou and beguine 781.62987

French Café

Legends of French chanson join new voices for a musical sojourn to the cafes of Paris. 781.6241

Gypsy Caravan

Gypsy musicians from Spain, Hungary and beyond take us on an entrancing musical journey. 781.62

Jamaica

Legendary reggae artists offer an overview of one of the world’s most popular music styles. 781.6268

A Jewish Odyssey

A celebrabration of Jewish music around the world. 781.629.24

Latin Groove

Salsa and Cuban son join funk, hip-hop and electronica for Latin dance party. 781.6298

Latino! Latino!

A selection of salsa-based songs featuring Oscar D’Leon, Willie Colon, and Poncho Sanchez. 781.6298

Mali to Memphis

Africa and America are united on a journey that traces the route of the blues. 781.6299

Mediterranean Odyssey

Take a cruise of the Mediterranean from Spanish flamenco to Greek rembetiko. 781.6289

Mexico

Savor the spicy flavors of Mexican music, from the sones of Veracruz to the Boleros of Oaxaca. 781.6268

Mo’ Vida!

A cutting-edge selection of Latin-flavored funk, hi-hop, ska and soul. 781.62972

Music from the Coffee Land

A blend of melodic music evocative of aromatic cafes. 781.6296

Music from the Tea Lands

A soothing, inspirational brew of exotic music steeped in the traditions of Asia’s tea lands. 781.62951

A Native American Odyssey

Contemporary music from the indigenous peoples of the Americas. 781.6297

Puerto Rico

Bomba, plena, salsa and son from Puerto Rico. 781.62687

Republica Dominicana

Beautiful music from this often overlooked Spanish Caribbean country. 781.6268

Sahara Lounge

Fusions of Middle Eastern melodies and rhythms with cutting edge electronica and remixes. 781.62927

Salsa Around the World

A Latin dance party with a twist, featuring salsa from Greece, India, Scotland and beyond. 781.62972

Samba Bossa Nova

Contemporary Brazilian music from Samba and Bossa Nova’s new wave. 781.62698

South African Legends

Celebrates the joy and power of music to inspire those struggling for a better life. 781.6296

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