Dan Storper

Dan Mitchell Storper (May 20, 1951 – May 22, 2025) was an American music executive who was the founder and CEO of the record label Putumayo World Music.

Early life Storper was born in Manhattan, New York City, on May 20, 1951, and grew up in Great Neck, New York.

Education Storper was a recipient of a New York State Regents Scholarship and also an athlete and musician. He started at third base for Great Neck South High School's varsity baseball team and played varsity tennis in college. Majoring in Latin American Studies at Washington University in St. Louis, he graduated in 1973. It received considerable media attention and by 1985 Storper found himself designing ethnic-inspired contemporary clothing and supplying 600 other stores. Putumayo also had three successful New York stores. and 11th annual Independent Music Awards to support independent artists' careers.

Personal life and death Storper had three children. He was married to Amy Sevante until they divorced in 2025.