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
Nicolette
acid jazz, electronic dance music
Johnny Alegre
jazz
Te Vaka
Aline Frazão
Sergent Garcia
Shava
folk music
Mirud
Latin pop, classical crossover
Joe Barbieri
Afro Celt Sound System
Vágtázó Csodaszarvas
folk punk
Amina Annabi
electro, pop music
Hamada Helal
music of Egypt
Ana Alcaide
medieval music
Mamagama
alternative rock, indie pop
Šaban Bajramović
Romani music
X-Perience
pop music, synth-pop
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.
