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
Audio PlayerBellissimo
Description: Modern Italian
Sample artists: Laura Pausini, Eros Ramazzotti, Andrea Bocelli, Micheal Castaldo, Nek, Amedo Minghi, Giorgia, Fabio Concato, Zuccero, Claudio Baglioni
Audio PlayerCaribbean 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
Audio PlayerCeltic
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
Audio PlayerChansons 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
Audio PlayerChinese 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
Audio PlayerChinese 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
Audio PlayerClassic 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
Audio PlayerDestinations
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
Audio PlayerEuro Hits
Description: European Chart Hits
Sample artists: Cascada, Disclosure, Jovanotti, Bob Sinclar, Unheilig, Tim Bendzko, AVICII, Kylie Minogue, Bjork, Asaf Avidan & The Mojos
Audio PlayerFrench 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
Audio PlayerGreek
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
Audio PlayerHawaiian
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
Audio PlayerIrish 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
Audio PlayerItalian 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
Audio PlayerJapanese
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
Audio PlayerKingston
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
Audio PlayerLittle 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
Audio PlayerOasis
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
Audio PlayerQuebecois
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
Audio PlayerRiviera
Description: Flowing, relaxing Southern European rhythms
Sample artists: Bossacucanova, Late Night Alumni, Ame Strong, Oceanlab, Fabrizio Buccini, Saint Privat, Orleya, Montefiori Cocktail, Thief, Air
Audio PlayerTaj 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.
Audio PlayerTropical 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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