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.

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.

Highlighting artists from the Nouvelle Scene (New Scene), Paris features modern takes on classic French chanson, and features the likes of Carla Bruni and Thomas Fersen.

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.

Acoustic Caf, a compelling collection of singers/songwriters from across the world. On Acoustic Caf, Putumayo features rising young stars and new discoveries. In keeping with their global approach, the artists hail from around the globe. American singers such as Trevor Hall, Justin Townes Earle, Sarah Jarosz, are represented, while Harry Manx (Canada), Gregory Alan Isakov (South Africa) and The Waifs (Australia) are featured as well. These innovative artists offer a variety of vocal highlights, from the bluesy folk stylings of Brown Bird (Danger and Dread) to Trevor Halls contemporary The World Keeps Turnin. Harry Manxs cover of Van Morrisons Crazy Love and Sarah Jaroszs rendition of Bob Dylans Ring Them Bells demonstrate the power of contemporary artists to re-interpret beloved classics in their own styles. Justin Townes Earle showcases his distinctive dark and raspy vocals with an Americana edge on One More Night in Brooklyn, while The Sweet Remains offer beautiful harmonies on Dance With Me. Gregory Alan Isakov brings a modern folk sound to The Stable Song while Lucy Kaplansky hews to a more traditional folk sensibility on Manhattan Moon. Fences tells a tale of lost love on From Russia With. and Jon and Roy offer the uplifting Any Day Now. The Waifs from Australia round out the collection with their upbeat energy on Love Serenade.

Caf Cubano is a captivating collection that will transport listeners to the charming cafes of this musically-rich Caribbean island. This album features a selection of exceptional performers who have incorporated Cubas diverse musical traditions and distinctive styles into their music. Several of the songs feature influences from the nueva trova movement, in which lyrical poetry is joined with Pan-American folk traditions. Others remain true to the sultry guajiras, romantic boleros and traditional sones which were the underpinning of the renowned Buena Vista Social Club recordings.

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.

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".

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.