Get into the rhythm of increased sales by playing CDs from
Putumayo Kids in your shop. This is music that entertains, educates and inspires cultural curiosity. It has a worldwide following that could include your customers. The Putumayo Kids recording label gives back in a big way by supporting children, families, schools and other charities through a percentage of its CD sales. The parent company, Putumayo World Music, has contributed more than $1 million dollars to non-profit organizations that do good work in the regions where the music originates.
From India comes a captivating musical masala, featuring mesmerizing vocals and gentle beats. The Yoga collection offers music for meditation, yoga and easy relaxation. Tune in to a jammin’ collection of reggae beats from Africa with “African Reggae” or celebrate the “Women of Africa” with soulful, inspirational music by female artists from across the African continent. “The Groove” collection encompasses international sounds and songs from Brazil, Turkey and Arabic lands, among others.
When shoppers hear “Hawaiian Playground,” they will enjoy ukuleles, slide guitars, amusing lyrics and enchanting voices. “Celtic Dreamland” presents beautiful, lyrical songs for bedtime or relaxation from the rich traditions of Ireland, while “Rock and Roll Playground” is jazzy and upbeat. “French Playground” is a collection of French language songs that bring joy to people of all ages. To take a walk on the wild side, play “Animal Playground,” featuring a global musical journey into the animal kingdom.
While music plays, show off the stunning “Latin Coloring Book,” with a colorable map of Latin America and a glossary of Latin American animals and musical instruments. The large-size book is printed with eco-friendly soy inks.
Putumayo also offers brightly colored graphic prints from around the world that will add a global flair to a child’s bedroom or playroom. Prints are 15” x 14”, mounted on ready-to-hang, durable, pressed wood board with the artist’s signature inscribed. Customers can choose from scenes invoking Europe, North America or Africa to introduce kids to foreign cultures through another medium.
The entire collection takes its name from the Putumayo River that begins in the South American country of Colombia and flows along the border of Ecuador and Peru until it reaches the Amazon in Brazil. The company’s founder was traveling through the region and became so enchanted by its beauty, he used the name for his handcrafts store that ultimately morphed into many lines, including art and music.
Travel around the world, without leaving home, following the beat of music, the universal language: www.putumayo.com
