World Music Samples

African Rhythms

Description: Contemporary and Traditional African styles

Sample artists: Vieux Farka Touré, Baaba Maal, Angélique Kidjo, Daby Touré, Tinariwen, The Funk Ark, Rocky Dawuni, Soweto Gospel Choir, The Very Best

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Bellissimo

Description: Modern Italian

Sample artists: Laura Pausini, Eros Ramazzotti, Andrea Bocelli, Micheal Castaldo, Nek, Amedo Minghi, Giorgia, Fabio Concato, Zuccero, Claudio Baglioni

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Caribbean Rhythms

Description: An upbeat variety of Island styles

Sample artists: Harry Belafonte, Bob Marley, Buena Vista Social Club, Marty Dread, Cubamar, El Prodigio, Elan, Los Zafiros, Aswad

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Celtic

Description: Light Traditional and Contemporary Celtic

Sample artists: Gaelic Storm, Great Big Sea, Thin Lizzy, Capercaillie, Donovan, The Tannahill Weavers, Van Morrison, The Pogues, Steeleye Span, The Cranberries

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Chansons Détente

Description: French-Canadian and English Adult Contemporary

Sample artists: Dany Bedar, Marc Dery, Caracol, Nine, Celine Dion, Enya, Vanessa Carlton, La Chicane, Stef Lang, Sting

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Chinese Contemporary

Description: Mandopop and Cantopop favorites from the 90's and 00's

Sample artists: Jay Chou, Cindy Yen, Wang Leehom, Karen Mok, Leon Lai, Andy Lau, Stefanie Sun, David Tao, Jolin Tsai, A-mei

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Chinese International

Description: Traditional Chinese Instrumental

Sample artists: Huaxia Chamber Ensemble, Wu Man, Xian Conservatory of Music, Jing Ying Soloists, Nan-Kouan Orchestra, Chinese Blossom Orchestra, Jade Bridge, Gao Huaxing

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Classic Hawaiian

Description: Classic Hawaiian

Sample artists: Alfred Aholo Apaka, Brothers Cazimero, Darlene Ahuna, Gabby Pahinui, Hapa, Kahauanu Lake Trio, Linda Dela Cruz, Ozzie Kotani, Patrick Lendeza, Troy Fernandez

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Destinations

Description: Multicultural offerings with an emphasis on roots

Sample artists: Alex Cuba, The Idan Raichel Project, Vieux Farka Touré, Bebel Gilberto, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Francesca Blanchard, Luísa Maita, Ana Tijoux

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Euro Hits

Description: European Chart Hits

Sample artists: Cascada, Disclosure, Jovanotti, Bob Sinclar, Unheilig, Tim Bendzko, AVICII, Kylie Minogue, Bjork, Asaf Avidan & The Mojos

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French Bistro Blend

Description: Classic and Modern French Pop and Jazz

Sample artists: Gillian Hills, Paris Combo, Edith Piaf, Charles Trenet, Carla Bruni, The Hot Club of San Francisco, Django Reinhardt, Chet Baker, Art Tatum, Serge Gainsbourg

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Greek

Description: Contemporary and traditional Greek music

Sample artists: Antonis Remos, Anna Vissi, Yiorgos Ntalaras, Yiannis Parios, Peggy Zina, Notis Sfakianakis, Nikos Economopoulos, Mikis Theodorakis, Babis Tsertos

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Hawaiian

Description: Contemporary and traditional Hawaiian music

Sample artists: Keal’i Reichel, Darlene Ahuna, Brothers Cazimero, Na Leo, Kohala, Hapa, Ken Emerson, Hui Ohana, Makaha Sons of Ni’Ihau, Ledward Kaapana

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Irish Pub

Description: Folk, Rock and Pub music

Sample artists: The Chieftans, The Dubliners, De Danann, Wolfe Tones, The Clancy Brothers, The Pogues, The Irish Rovers, Sharon Shannon, Altan

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Italian Traditional

Description: Traditional Italian Vocals and Instrumentals

Sample artists: Luciano Pavarotti, Aurelio Fierro, Claudio Villa, Renzo Arbore Orchestra, Carlo Buti, Vittorio Grigolo, Mario Lanza, Folklore Siciliano, Romano Zanotti

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Japanese

Description: Contemporary and traditional Japanese music

Sample artists: Kitaro, New Koto Ensemble, Yoshida Brothers, Kazu Matsui, Shinichi Yuize, Noriko Noda, Trisan, Masayuki Koga, Riley Lee, Kyoto Imperial Court Music Ensemble

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Kingston

Description: Traditional and Contemporary Reggae

Sample artists: Althea and Donna, Beres Hammond, Bob Marley and the Wailers, Toots and the Maytals, Junior Murvin, Delroy Wilson, Freddie McGregor, Buju Banton

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Little Italy

Description: Classic and Modern Italian Pop and Jazz Standards

Sample artists: Frank Sinatra, Laura Pausini, Pino Daniele, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Giorgia, Ella Fitzgerald, Eros Ramazzotti, Mango, Amedo Minghi

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Oasis

Description: A Caribbean blend of pop, lounge, World, and Latin Jazz music

Sample artists: Bebel Gilberto, Harry Belafonte, Sergio Mendes, Herb Alpert, Afro Bop Alliance, Gal Costa, Gilberto Gil, Ella Fitzgerald, Julio Iglesias, Antonio Carlos Jobim

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Quebecois

Description: French Canadian and English Hits

Sample artists: Marie-Mai, Dumas, Ariane Moffatt, Mercury City, Kate Ryan, Kevin Parent, Eric Solomon, Popmecanic, Audrey De Montigny, Collectif Métissé

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Riviera

Description: Flowing, relaxing Southern European rhythms

Sample artists: Bossacucanova, Late Night Alumni, Ame Strong, Oceanlab, Fabrizio Buccini, Saint Privat, Orleya, Montefiori Cocktail, Thief, Air

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Taj Mahal

Description: Indian Traditional, Pop, and Bollywood

Sample artists: A. R. Rahman, Ravi Shankar, Lata Mangeshkar, Bombay Dub Orchestra, Karsh Kale, Udit Narayan, Jagjit Singh, Ali Akbar Khan, K.K.

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Tropical Breezes

Description: Tropical sounds from around the world

Sample artists: John Mayer, Jimmy Buffett, Ben Kweller, Ken Emerson, Ota San, Baha Men, Harry Belafonte, The Specials, Sizzla, Beenie Man

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