Where Y'At on Rhythm & Blues: “This phenomenal CD truly brings together the top names of R&B music, the essence, inspiration, and roots behind today’s hip hop music, and the honest lyrics that grasp the realism of life. This CD is full of raw emotion and love interpreted through musical instruments.”

Fazer Magazine on Rhythm & Blues: “Putumayo has truly created a stellar mix of music for your soul.”

Self Magazine holiday gift guide featuring Italia, India and Brazilian Café - “ Send a pal on an exotic vacay minus the layovers. Each of these dinner-music CDs includes a recipe from the featured country.”

Blogcritics on Jazz Around the World: "Eminently listenable, even luxurious, and about the only people who won’t be tapping a shoe to these rhythms are people not wearing them."

Putumayo Kids celebrates the release of Jazz Playground with a special concert tour in select cities by featured artists Oran Etkin, Ingrid Lucia, Barbara Morrison and Lewis Franco. See the tour dates

Time Out New York Kids on Jazz Playground: “The newest Putumayo Kids release is your child’s pint size doorway into the world of jazz.”

About.com on Jazz Playground: “This is a wonderfully fun CD for kids and their families. Playing Jazz Playground at full volume on a rainy day will brighten the whole house.”

The American Library Association (ALA) has recognized both Picnic Playground and European Playground with the 2010 Notable Children's Recordings Award.

THE BEST! Time Out New York Kids names Putumayo Kids a standout in their new classics list. “Since 1999, Putumayo has introduced children to exceptional music from far-flung corners, language barriers be damned.”

Sesame Street Playground is one of AOL parentdish's Best Kids CDs of the Decade! "This collection of multi-culti music was culled from different international versions of Sesame Street around the world. Both enlightening and danceable."