Putumayo | 4/27/2026

On the Putumayo World Music Hour, Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth explore Africa’s irresistible dance and party music: soukous, mbaqanga, chimurenga and more. 

Episode: 26:15 
Air Dates: April 6th – April 12th

Featuring:
1. Lura – Festa Di Nha Kumpadri (from the album “M’Bem Di For a” on Lusafrica)
2. Serges Kassy – Jah Libile (from the album “MIDEM 2005 Promo” on EMI)
3. Oliver Mtukudzi – Kunze Kwadoka (from the albums “Paivepo” & “African Party” on Putumayo)
4. Les Go de Koteba – Tougna Fo (Tell the Truth) (from the albums “Cote Divoire” & “African Party” on Juna / Putumayo)
5. Kotoja – Vami Duwe (from the albums “The Super Sawale Collection” & “African Party” on Putumayo)
6. Omani – Ndala (from the album “Ndala” on BMG Africa)
7. Thomas Mapfumo – Sweet Maria (from the album “Toi Toi” on Chimurenga Music)
8. Chiwoniso – Nguva Ye Kufara (from the albums “Rebel Woman” & “African Party” on Cumbancha / Putumayo)
9. Sekouba Bambino – Famou (remix danse) (from the albums “Sinikan” & “African Party” on Adageo / Putumayo)
10. Thomas Chauke Na Shinyori Sisters – Mavholovholo (Shimbindzim binzi) (from the album “Shimatsats a No. 26-Mavholovholo” on CCP Records/EMI South Africa)
11. Maria De Barros – Tabanka (from the album “DEMO CDR” on Maria De Barros)
12. Bonga feat. Marisa Monte – Mulemba Xangola (from the album “Falar de Assim” & “African Party” on Vidisco / Putumayo)