Record Labels that Specialize in World Music

Putumayo World Music - A World Music Record Label

Putumayo World Music has become one of the most recognized names in the world music industry. Putumayo's clever compilations, complete with their dazzling cover art, are the first place many people hear world music.

Arhoolie Records

Arhoolie Records, founded in 1960 by voracious music collector Chris Strachwitz, presents a huge line of world and ethnic music, many of which field recordings and other rare releases.

Green Linnet Records

Green Linnet specializes in Celtic music, and has released some of the finest Celtic records (from Ireland, Scotland, Britain and France) that the world has ever seen.