Putumayo #55 – Australia and New Zealand

Putumayo|10/12/2026
The music of Australia and New Zealand, like that of many island nations, reflects multiple influences. Musical styles include the traditional sounds of the indigenous peoples as well as sounds from countless visitors and settlers who have come to these beautiful, diverse countries throughout the years. We’ll explore the music born of this fascinating blend of cultures and traditions, which truly are the musical crossroads of the southern hemisphere.

Episode 26.41
Airdates: October 5th – 11th, 2026

Featuring:

Zulya – “Saginou (Yearning)” (from the album “Aloukie”)

Colin Hay – “Down Under (Acoustic)” (from the album “Man @ Work” on Compass Records)

Te Vaka – “Haloa Olohega” (from the albums “Nukukehe” & “South Pacific Islands” on Warm Earth Records / Putumayo)

Jodi Martin – “Love That Survives” (from the album “A Compilation” on The Aussie Croc Pot)

1 Giant Leap with Whirimako Black – “Ta Moko” (from the album “1 Giant Leap” on Palm Pictures Ltd)

Oceania – “Hautoa (Warrior)” (from the album “Oceania” on Point Music)

Toni Huata – “Whakarongo” (from the album “Everlasting Forge” on Waahuu)

Fat Freddy’s Drop – “Roady” (from the album “Based on a True Story” on The Drop Ltd.)

Te Vaka – “Iuliana” (from the albums “Tutuki” & “South Pacific Islands” on Spirit of Play Productions / Putumayo)

The Waifs – “London Still” (from the album “Up All Night” on Compass Records)

Ruby Hunter – “Aurukun Moonlight” (from the album “Feeling Good” on Mushroom Records)

Outback – “Cuban Connections” (from the albums “Dance the Devil Away” & “The Best Of World Music: Instrumental” on Hannibal / Rykodisc / Putumayo)

Ganga Giri – “Ancestors” (from the album “Beats Around the Bush” on Temite Tunes)

The Unseen Guest – “Sandalista” (from the album “Asian Garden 2” on Lola’s World)