Putumayo #47 – World Ska

Putumayo|9/14/2026

From Kingston to St. Petersburg, ska, the forerunner to reggae, continues to inspire musicians and fans in all corners of the planet. Join the party!

Episode: 26:33
Air Dates: August 10th – August 16th, 2026

Featuring:
1. Skatalites – Freedom Sounds (from the albums “From Paris With Love” & “The Caribbean” on World Village / Putumayo)
2. Barrio Zumba – Que Pena (from the albums “From Paris With Love” & “The Caribbean” on World Village / Putumayo)
3. Bedouin Soundclash – Walls Fall Down (from the album “Street Gospels” on Dine Alone Records)
4. Desmond Dekker – Jamaica Farewell (from the albums “Israelites: Anthology 1963-1999″ & “Caribbean Playground” on Trojan / Putumayo)
5. Locomondo – Den Kanei Krio (from the albums “12 Meres Stin Jamaica” & “European Playground” on Music Box International / Putumayo)
6. Roy Paci & Aretuska – Ciuri Ciuri (from the albums “Tuttapposto” & “Putumayo World Party” on Etnagigante / Putumayo)
7. Los Pinguos – My Love (from the albums “Peripecias” & “Putumayo World Party” on Los Pinguos / Putumayo)
8. Go Lem System – The Four Ghosts (from the album “Caceria” on Go Lem System)
9. Jaqee – Natty Dread (from the album “Kokoo Girl” on Rootdown Records)
10. Pirat’s Sound Sistema – Lletres de Colors (from the album “Pirat’s Sound System vol. III” on Propaganda)
11. The Cat Empire – In My Pocket (from the album “Two Shoes (Special Edition)” on Indica Records / EMI)
12. Internationals – Un Classico (from the album “The People Love It” on WAM Recordings)
13. Ska Cubano – Chango (from the albums “Ska Cubano” & “The Caribbean” on Casino Sounds / Putumayo)
14. Markscheider Kunst – Tanec (from the album “Krasivosleva” on Gala Records)
15. Johnny Dread – Rootsman Dread (from the album “Magnificent People” on Putumayo / Axum Records)
16. Tryo – Bye Bye (from the album “Ce Que L’On Sème” on Salut On Productions)