Putumayo

The exciting and versatile music of Latin American women is celebrated in this beautiful Putumayo album. The songs reflect many different styles and cultures and are sung by well known artists like Celina Gonzáles and Mercedes Sosa but also from some new singers, never recorded before. Their voices carry a positive message inspired by the past and the present that echoes across the generations. Enjoy.

A non sop dancing party from Putumayo full of vivid latin rhythms. A happy "festa" featuring exciting stars of the emerging brazilian reggae and forro (an accordion-dominated dance music) scene. There's also a decent dose of MPB (musica popular brasileira), and a fusion of samba and reggae. Enjoy.

One of the best putumayo albums and an excellent christmas celebration companion. Rare and beautiful xmas blues and jazz selections from New Orleans, where the music reflects the city’s deep love for making age-old holiday traditions new again. Well-known songs are sung with a different feeling, while newly composed songs fondly recall favorite holiday memories. Ideal album to cover musically any family holiday evening.

Extraordinary musicians from the U.S., Cuba, Brazil, Finland, Senegal and beyond will transport you to jazz cafés around the world.

Putumayo is pleased to announce the release of its newest holiday collection, Joy to the World - A Christmas Celebration, on November 16th. Wherever Christmas is commemorated, be it in Rio or Rome, Oahu or Ouagadougou, music is an essential part of the holiday festivities. And while every region has its own unique Christmas traditions, including its own songs in local languages, people around the world enjoy the classic melodies known to all. And, no matter your background or beliefs, many of these songs transcend religion. The international selection of seasonal songs on Joy to the World will make the Yuletide bright and give it a whole new flavor.

After the destruction wrought by World War II, it’s no wonder Italians of the 1950s wanted to put the past behind them and enjoy life for a change. The American GIs who filled the post-war bars and nightclubs of Italy’s cities in search of a little R&R (aka Roman Romance) brought with them a taste for the swinging jazz sounds that were all the rage back home. Before rock & roll took the world by storm, cool cats were dancing to big bands like Glen Miller and Benny Goodman. American jazz was as irresistible to Italian teenagers as pizza pie was to New Yorkers, and people from both sides of the Atlantic were looking for a taste of what the other had to offer.

The Caribbean has much to offer in terms of good music that represents adversity of cultures: Jamaica is the home of reggae and ska, Trinidad and Barbados produce soca and calypso whilst Haiti prides itself on the quality of its compas and roots music. Puerto Rico and Cuba are pioneers in salsa and smaller islands such as Martinique and Guadeloupe have made their contribution in the form of zouk music.Caribe! Caribe! provides an exceptional overview of contemporary Caribbean music and it features some of the regions most talented, up-and-coming stars. Enjoy one of the most beautiful Putumayo albums.

One of the best early putumayo albums with a selection of exceptional latin artists from Cuba, Spain, South America and even Zaire. Wonderful beats and melodies make you feel like you are in a steamy latin nightclub. Enjoy famous artists like Mongo Santamaria, Oscar de Leon, Pancho Sanchez, Willie Colon and others, in a uplifting latin parade.

Step back in time with these beautiful and timeless French chansons by legends and contemporary artists.
Though echoing the past, Vintage France proves how alive and hip classic French chanson remains. Several generations of musicians continue to find inspiration in tunes that were first popularized in the early to mid-1900s. Over the last 100 years, the French chanson tradition has undergone a process of evolution, yet retained an inimitable charm. Fans of Piaf and Gainsbourg, or new listeners looking for an introduction to France’s classic gems, will find exactly what they are looking for on Vintage France.

Kids of all ages will enjoy this fun musical adventure to Rome, Florence, Venice and beyond. Divertiti! Featuring: Renzo Arbore • Billy Bros. Jumpin’ Orchestra • Camera a Sud, Renato Carosone • Dominic Halpin & The Honey B’s, Giorgio Gaber • Roby Santini • Lorenzo Tozzi & Emanuele Tozzi