Where to Start with world music
umbrella term for traditional, indigenous, popular or art music, not following North American or British popular and folk traditions
782 artists
Best world music Albums to Start With
world music Artists
Charles Aznavour
chanson, jazz
Shakira
Latin pop, Latin rock
A. R. Rahman
Carnatic music, Indian classical music
Mike Oldfield
Celtic fusion, ambient music
George Harrison
beat music, folk rock
Paul Simon
folk rock, rock music
Jovanotti
alternative hip-hop, folk-pop
Sarah Brightman
baroque pop, musical
Anggun
pop music, rhythm and blues
Joni Mitchell
art rock, folk jazz
Leonard Cohen
blues, folk music
Herbie Mann
acid jazz, bossa nova
Emmylou Harris
Americana, alternative country
Cornelius
Shibuya-kei, alternative rock
Phoenix
art rock, folk rock
Nolwenn Leroy
folk-pop, pop music
About world music
What is world music?
umbrella term for traditional, indigenous, popular or art music, not following North American or British popular and folk traditions
Where should I start with world music?
Start with "Light of the Stable" by Emmylou Harris. It captures what makes world music worth exploring.
What are the best world music albums?
The world music albums worth hearing first: "Light of the Stable" by Emmylou Harris, "Ramble in Music City: The Lost Concert" by Emmylou Harris, "At the Ryman" by Emmylou Harris, "Black Sands" by Bonobo and "The North Borders" by Bonobo.
How many world music artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 782 world music artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.
