On New Orleans Christmas, Putumayo has captured the unique and vibrant voice of this city with a collection of holiday favorites decked in the blues, jazz and swing flavors for which the Crescent City is famous. Featuring Heritage Hall Jazz Band, Ellis Marsalis and Topsy Chapman.

Music has long had a close relationship with the practice of yoga. Putumayo World Music now proudly presents Yoga, their first release featuring songs selected to accompany yoga practice, and a soothing collection for meditation and relaxation. The CDs liner notes include a glossary of yoga terms by acclaimed instructor and musician, Sean Johnson, of Wild Lotus Yoga Studio, New Orleans, whilst the album features renowned musicians from around the world. Putumayo's range of music for relaxation also includes "India", "Asian Lounge" and "Dreamland".

Putumayo's Brazilian Caf is an enchanting addition to its Caf series. Brazilian Caf brings together a captivating selection of samba, bossa nova and jazz by Brazilian stars and up-and-coming talents. In the early 1960s, legendary Brazilian composers Antnio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes hung out in an Ipanema beachside caf where they would often see a beautiful neighborhood girl, Hel Pinheiro, walk by. She became the inspiration for one of the most popular songs of all time, Girl From Ipanema. The global bossa nova boom can be traced to that moment of musical inspiration at a Brazilian caf and most of the artists on this CD drew inspiration from Jobim, de Moraes and other songwriters who followed.

Celtic music has long been known for both its danceable jigs and its tranquil, beautiful melodies. On this release, Putumayo Kids focuses on the softer side of Celtic music, taken from the rich musical traditions of Ireland, Scotland, eastern Canada and beyond. The album joins the successful Dreamland series alongside Dreamland: World Lullabies & Soothing Sounds, and African Dreamland.

This CD has beautiful, calming songs from around the world are perfect for bedtime, meditation, yoga and relaxation. Some of the songs included are A Lullabye, Arriba Del Cielo, and Cradle Spell of Dunvegan.

After receiving hundreds of cards and letters from parents and teachers telling us how much children love dancing, singing, and listening to Putumayo CDs, we are pleased to release our first kid's CD. World Playground: A Musical Adventure for Kids is a collection of great songs from around the world that the family can enjoy together. This CD takes children and parents on a musical journey to faraway places where they can be introduced to other people and places around the world. A trip to the World Playground makes exploring other cultures a fun adventure for music fans of all ages. U.S. Awards: 1999 Parents' Choice Silver Award 1999 National Parenting Publications Gold Award (NAPPA); 1999 Parent's Guide to Children's Media Award 1999; Finalist in The National Teachers Choice Award; "Best of" from Scholastic Magazine; "Best of" from Sesame Street Magazine NASCO A+ Award.

African Dreamland continues the series that has brought peace and relaxation to music fans both young and old. Here, the soothing sounds on this compilation feature vocal and instrumental blends from South Africa to Cape Verde to Cameroon. Bedtime only gets easier as Putumayo Kids creates a unique lullaby experience for children. With well-known artists and Putumayo favourites such as Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Toumani Diabat and Zimbabwe's Chiwoniso, African Dreamland is a great mix of talent for young ears. Other titles in the popular Dreamland lullaby series include Dreamland and Celtic Dreamland.

Samba Bossa Nova is an alluring collection of Brazilian music from samba and bossa nova's new wave. The classic sound of the past meets the voices of the future on this hip selection.