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New Albums
Songwriters and troubadours come together for a journey across the African continent
An entrancing soundtrack for the spa, sauna, or simply switching off
A vibrant collection of contemporary axé and
samba-reggae
Celebrating the rich tapestry of American music traditions
Newest Playlists and Classic Album Recreations
Stream Playlists Featuring Songs from Putumayo Albums Past and Present & New Discoveries
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Newest Playlists
Classic Album Recreations
Musician Spotlights
View all and learn more about the featured artists on African Sojourn.
Alif Naaba (Burkina Faso)
Alif Naaba, nicknamed “The Barefoot Prince,” because of his preference for performing without shoes and his family’s royal heritage, incorporates jazz, pop, and the traditional music of his Mossi culture. Read more...
Video of the Week
Code Sangala (Malawi) "Suntche"
“Suntche” takes its name from the elephant shrew, a small animal, which local belief holds never survives its attempts to cross a road. Sangala has an imaginary conversation with the animal, urging it to move faster to avoid passing vehicles, serving as a warning to the people of Malawi about deforestation.
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