"We are deeply saddened by the passing of “Mama Africa,” Miriam Makeba. Her love of her homeland, South Africa, her decades of struggle to end apartheid, and her commitment to the people and culture of Africa has demonstrated the power of music and noble ideals to overcome adversity.

I’ll never forget seeing Miriam Makeba perform for Nelson Mandela and other ex-prisoners on Robbyn Island in Cape Town during the Milennium celebrations in 2000. Her talent, dedication and persistence demonstrate the strength of great talent and great ideals. It was a highlight of Putumayo World Music’s 15 years that we have included her songs on our collections and released her exceptional album, Homeland, in 2000."

Dan Storper
Putumayo Founder/CEO

Elmo recently appeared on The Bonnie Hunt Show to talk about the new release Sesame Street Playground. Watch now! Photo courtesy of The Bonnie Hunt Show.

A feature story on Putumayo’s 15th Anniversary was recently broadcast on the CBS Evening News. Watch the video!

CondéNast Traveler: “If I were lucky enough to travel to Paris, I'd pop in Acoustic France in my iPod... and as soon as I hit the pavement I'd start looking for these young stars performing live.”

Global Rhythm interviews Putumayo founder Dan Storper

NPR's Weekend Edition recently ran a feature with Putumayo CEO Dan Storper along with Big Bird and Zikwe about Sesame Street Playground.  Listen here.

People.com’s Celebrity Baby Blog recently interviewed Dan Storper (Putumayo), Gary Knell (Sesame Workshop) and Elmo! Read what they said about Sesame Street Playground

Time Out New York Kids: "Sesame Street Playground works on so many levels, it’s the kind of cultural lesson that doesn’t feel like one.”