Putumayo #36 – Songs of the Sea

Putumayo | 5/25/2026

The sea has always had a profound influence on many cultures. This week we’ll explore how the sea has influenced music around the globe.

Episode 26.22

Airdates: May 25th – May 31st

Featuring:

1. Pepeu Gomes – A Lua E O Mar (from the album “Meu Coração” on Trauma)

2. Angelique Kidjo – Goddess of the Sea (from the album “Fifa” on Mango)

3. Boy Ge Mendes – Cumbia Letu (from the albums “Lagoa” & “Cape Verde” on Tinder / Putumayo)

4. Cesaria Evora – Cabo Verde Manda Mantenha (from the albums “Cafe Atlantico” & “Cape Verde” on RCA / Putumayo)

5. Oceania – Kihikihi (from the album “Oceania” on Point Music)

6. Freddie Notes and the Rudies – Montego Bay (from the album “This is Ska Too” on Music Collection)

7. Capercaillie – Fear Allabain (from the album “To the Moon” on Green Linnet / Putumayo)

8. Barrio Chino – Saudade (from the albums “Voces del Sur” & “A Mediterranean Odyssey” on Archipel / Putumayo)

9. Solas – The Maid on the Shore (from the albums “Sunny Spells and Scattered Showers” & “Celtic Tides” on Shanachie / Putumayo)

10. Te Vaka – Tagaloa (from the album “Ki Mua” on Creative New Zealand)

11. Celso Machado – Despedida (from the albums “Jongo Le” & “Brasileiro” on Daqui / Putumayo)

12. Lee Scratch Perry – Seaside (from the album “On the Wire” on Trojan)

13. Cris Aflalo – Pra Jogar No Oceano (from the album “Musica” on Warner Brasil)

14. Paulinho da Viola – Sa M’ Appel Fou