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Putumayo World Music was established in 1993 to introduce people to the music of the world's cultures. The label grew out of the Putumayo clothing company, founded by Dan Storper in 1975 and sold in 1997. Co-founder Michael Kraus joined Dan to launch Putumayo World Music and establish a non-traditional sales division.

In the past fourteen years, Putumayo World Music has become known primarily for its upbeat and melodic compilations of great international music characterized by the company's motto: “guaranteed to make you feel good!” Putumayo’s CD covers feature the distinctive art of Nicola Heindl, whose colorful, folkloric style represents one of Putumayo's goals: to connect the traditional to the contemporary. By combining appealing music and visuals with creative retail marketing, Putumayo has developed a unique brand identity - a rarity in today's artist-based music industry.

Putumayo is considered a pioneer and leader in developing the non-traditional market. A large portion of its target audience consists of "Cultural Creatives," a sociological and lifestyle term for 50 million North Americans and millions more around the world. To reach these consumers, Putumayo has built a proprietary network of more than 3,000 book, gift, clothing, coffee and other specialty retailers that play and sell its CDs, while maintaining a strong presence in record stores. Putumayo has developed Travel the World with Putumayo consumer contests to Martinique, Ireland, Brazil, Morocco, Brazil and other destinations. Putumayo also offers in-store music education, cultural and performance events and consumer gift-with-purchase promotions utilizing CD samplers and calendars.

Music from the Tea Lands - $14.95

A soothing, inspirational brew of exotic music steeped in the traditions of Asia's tea lands.

French Cafe - $14.95

Legends of French chanson join exquisite new voices for an enchanting musical sojourn to the cafes of Paris.

French Caribbean - $14.95

A musical cruise of the French Caribbean with a selection of fun, upbeat zouk, compas, twoubadou, biguine and more.

New Orleans - $14.95

A captivating celebration of jazz, blues and swing, New Orleans style.

Celtic Crossroads - $14.95

Ancient traditions meet modern technology in this
captivating overview of contemporary Celtic music.

Christmas Around the World - $14.95

A Collection of Christmas songs performed by artists from all over the globe.

Brazilian Groove - $14.95

Samba and bossa nova meet soul, funk and electronica on this upbeat collection of modern Brazilian music.

Latin Jazz - $14.95

Afro-Cuban rhythms and jazz stylings come together on this lively collection of songs by many of the masters of Latin jazz.

Italian Cafe - $14.95

Classic and contemporary Italian songs that will transport you to the romantic cafes of Rome, Milan and Venice.