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Latin Party Artist Cecilia Noël Performs at Putumayo’s NY Office! + CD/DVD Giveaway

Talented Peruvian salsera Cecilia Noël, featured on our latest CD, Latin Party, stopped by Putumayo’s New York office this afternoon and graced us with a performance of three songs, one of which was her featured track, “Asi Se Compone Un Son.”
Not only is Cecilia a phenomenal performer, but she has a fascinating story as [...]

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Jazz Playground Wins Parents’ Choice Gold Award!

“Designed to help parents and caregivers of all achievements and backgrounds make informed decisions about which new products are right for their children, the Parents’ Choice Awards is the nation’s oldest nonprofit program created to recognize quality children’s media. The Parents’ Choice Awards program honors the best material for children: books, toys, music and storytelling, [...]

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Putumayo Classic CD Sale Ends Thursday, April 29th!

Last chance to Choose from 35 classic Putumayo CDs
from our online store for only $10 each!
Buy ANY 8 CDs and choose one FREE
from our classic collection.

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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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Rachael Ray’s Spotlight on Latin Party!

Rachael Ray invited Food Network Chef Daisy Martinez to her show, where in addition to sharing a delicious recipe for chicken enchiladas, they served up a lot of praise for Putumayo and Latin Party! Daisy contributes a recipe for Cleriquot, an Argentine cocktail, to  the liner notes of the CD.

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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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Graciela Peréz-Gutierrez

Putumayo remembers the innovative Cuban singer Graciela Peréz-Gutierrez, who passed away on Wednesday in Manhattan where she lived.  Thank you Graciela for the wonderful music.

“Graciela was a pioneer not just for records she made over 50 years ago. Bandleader and educator Bobby Sanabria dropped me a line reminding me that: “… if it [...]

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Putumayo Presents: Latin Party New CD Release!

Latin Party is out now!  Putumayo’s new release, Latin Party, is perhaps its most diverse Latin release yet.  It includes a mix of boogaloo, funk, cumbia, son, salsa, ska and dancehall and spotlights cutting-edge bands and rising stars that pay homage to Latin music’s past while creatively moving it into the 21st century.
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New Jazz Playground Video from Kinderjazz: “Gazooba”

Kinderjazz, the Australian “big swing band for little kids,” produced this video for their song “Gazooba.” It is one of many lively ditties on Putumayo Kids’ recent release, Jazz Playground, which features jazzy, family-friendly tunes from all over the world.
Thank you to Christobel & David Llewellyn, Kinderjazz, Filigree Films and all participants.