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South Africa Trip Winners!

Thank you to everyone who entered the South Africa Trip Sweepstakes! Thanks as well to Intrepid Travel and South Africa Airways, our travel sponsors.
Congratulations to Rhonda Nichols-Hendrix of Oregon, winner of the online trip sweepstakes, and to Shari Mycek of New Jersey and Gerald Stepnuk of Manitoba, winners of the US and Canada in-store trip [...]

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Chasing Away the World Cup Blues

It’s been almost a month since the 2010 World Cup’s rousing finale, in which Spain defeated the Netherlands in extra time to win the first FIFA championship in that Iberian nation’s history. Now that the excitement of the Copa Mundial has passed, however, many are facing the stark reality of the World Cup Blues. What’s [...]

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Putumayo supports Earth Day on its 40th Anniversary!

Earth Day has changed rapidly from its humble beginnings when environmental issues were at the margins of public debate, whereas now Environmental concerns have become a mainstream issue of paramount importance.  Last year we blogged about the principal founder, former US Senator Gaylord Nelson and his thoughts on the purpose and origins of Earth Day, [...]

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Putumayo Celebrates Record Store Day

Since its inception, Putumayo World Music has been dedicated to supporting independently owned businesses of all kinds. Record Store Day is an occasion that we find very special, and we hope that you are also able to join in the celebration of the unique culture of record stores that have always fueled our love and [...]

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New HBO Series Focuses on New Orleans Culture

New HBO series, Treme, debuts Sunday night and focuses attention on the incredible music and culture of New Orleans. It features Kermit Ruffins, Dr. John, Deacon John, John Boutte and others featured on Putumayo’s New Orleans and other Louisiana CDs. To watch a making-of clip and to learn more visit the HBO Treme website.

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FELA! On Broadway: An Unforgettable Experience!

We at Putumayo felt compelled to join in the chorus of praise for the new smash hit FELA! on Broadway. Says Dan Storper, Putumayo’s Founder/CEO:

“I saw the show and have to say it was a truly magical and unforgettable experience. The staging, music, dancing and acting were all out of this world. It joins The [...]

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Putumayo Celebrates International Women’s Day 2010!

On March 8th, women all over the world celebrate International Women’s Day. A national holiday in many countries and commemorated by the United Nations, International Women’s Day is the story of ordinary women as makers of history. Though often divided by national boundaries and by ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic and political differences, this day allows [...]

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Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Mandela’s Release

After 27 years in prison, Nelson Mandela became a free man on February 11, 1990 — an historic event remembered across the world today.  That day marked the end of apartheid rule and the start of democracy.

“I greet you all in the name of peace, democracy and freedom for all,” Mandela said in his first [...]

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Congratulations New Orleans!

Congratulations New Orleans! The city and Putumayo’s New Orleans office is celebrating the almost implausible story of a team and a community rising above their problems. It can now celebrate its ongoing rebirth with a winning football team and a new mayor whose support of arts and culture is unmatched.  It’s music to our [...]