Do you know Putumayo? You really should, and probably do. They’re a record label that rejoices over the many rivers of music that stream across the globe (you’ve likely seen their eye-catching CDs in a coffee shop or three). In addition to introducing recordings and artists from all over the world, Putumayo has donated more than a million dollars to help the worldwide communities from which that music arises.
Their new compilation brings it all back home, celebrating American folk, blues, jazz, country and bluegrass. Among the legends on Acoustic America: Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, Doc Watson and Jim Kweskin. Among the “new discoveries”: Yellow Dog’s own Eden Brent and “Goodnight Moon,” the beautiful closing track on her 2010 Yellow Dog release Ain’t Got No Troubles. We and Eden were delighted by Putumayo’s selection of her song on their latest collection. Give it a listen!