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John Davidson
September 29, 7:30 pm
John Davidson is an established star who has made his name in Hollywood, Las Vegas, Broadway and on TV. He and his banjo will appear in a dynamic one-man show. Individual admission: $20; full season membership: $45. Location: WNUM Fine Arts Center Theater Phone: (575) 538-5862
Hi Lo Silvers Autumn Concert
October 15, 3:00 pm Location: First Presbyterian Church on Swan Street Phone: 575-388-8771
Hi Lo Silvers Spring Concert
October 17, 3:00 pm Location: First Presbyterian Church on Swan Street Phone: 575-388-8771
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KSIL presents: Putumayo World Music
Tune in Thursdays at 7 pm


Track the pulse of exciting world music trends with Putumayo World Music every Thursday night at 7 pm on High Lonesome Radio KSIL 105.5 FM. Putumayo World Music was established in 1993 to introduce people to the music of the world's cultures.

In the past fourteen years, Putumayo World Music has become known primarily for its upbeat and melodic compilations of great international music characterized by the company's motto: “guaranteed to make you feel good!” Putumayo’s CD covers feature the distinctive art of Nicola Heindl, whose colorful, folkloric style represents one of Putumayo's goals: to connect the traditional to the contemporary. By combining appealing music and visuals with creative retail marketing, Putumayo has developed a unique brand identity - a rarity in today's artist-based music industry.

Putumayo is considered a pioneer and leader in developing the non-traditional market. A large portion of its target audience consists of "Cultural Creatives," a sociological and lifestyle term for 50 million North Americans and millions more around the world. To reach these consumers, Putumayo has built a proprietary network of more than 3,000 book, gift, clothing, coffee and other specialty retailers that play and sell its CDs, while maintaining a strong presence in record stores. Putumayo has developed Travel the World with Putumayo consumer contests to Martinique, Ireland, Brazil, Morocco, Brazil and other destinations. Putumayo also offers in-store music education, cultural and performance events and consumer gift-with-purchase promotions utilizing CD samplers and calendars.

Dan Storper's vision of establishing a global company and lifestyle brand is being furthered by CD distribution in more than 100 countries. In April 2000, Putumayo opened its first international office in Hilversum, Holland, near Amsterdam. Putumayo Europe has a distribution network covering 20 countries. Putumayo International coordinates distribution to more than 30 countries in Latin America, Africa, and Asia.

In 2000, Putumayo also launched the Putumayo World Music Hour, the first commercially syndicated world music program available on more than 120 commercial and non-commercial stations in the United States, Canada and around the world.

The Putumayo Kids division was created in late 2002 to introduce children to other cultures through fun, upbeat world music. The World Playground series of children's CDs and multicultural activity kits have won national acclaim and numerous awards.

In June 2004, Putumayo released its first DVD, Travel the World with Putumayo, which features 12 videos shot in various locations and footage from live performances.