World Music - By Category
World Music For Beginners
The world is a big place, and world music can be very overwhelming for those who aren't sure where to start. Find basic information here to help you on your exploration.
Bands & Artists A-Z
Discover and meet the great bands and musicians who create the vast array of sounds and rhythms that make up world music.
Reviews of World Music Concerts and CDs
Reviews of World Music CDs, concerts and festivals.
Reggae & Caribbean Music
The reggae music of Jamaica and the Afro-Caribbean traditions of various other islands are some of the most popular genres of music in the world.
Celtic Music - Irish - Scottish - Welsh - Breton
Many people are only familiar with Celtic music and dance based on what they've heard and seen in Riverdance. Discover how much more there is to the diverse musical traditions of the Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Breton and more!
African Music
Africa is a huge continent made up of hundreds of different ethnic groups, all of whom create their own unique musical styles. From the Sahara to South Africa, find it here.
European Music and Music From Jewish Traditions
Despite the fact that Europe is a relatively small continent, the musical traditions it holds are widely varied. From the Swedish fiddling of the North to the Italian Accordion, from klezmer to manouche, you'll find it here.
Asian, Middle Eastern and Subcontinental Music
The music of Asia and the Middle East is extremely mysterious to Westerners, much of it is written with an entirely different interpretation of the musical scale. Throw do-re-mi out the window and check it out!
North American Ethnic Music - Native American - Cajun/Zydeco - Quebec
Often, ethnic music can be found just outside your back door, you just have to know where to look for it. Explore North American musical traditions, such as Cajun, Zydeco, Native American, Quebecois, Polka, Appalachian Mountain Music (Old-Time), Cape Breton Fiddling, and more!
World Music Awards and Honors
News and articles about world music awards and award winners.
Radio Stations That Play World Music
Radio stations that play world music are somewhat difficult to come by. Many college and public radio stations offer a few programs specializing in world music, but with the advent of streaming radio on the internet, it's now possible to hear world music at any time, wherever you are.
Learn to Play World Music
So you want to learn how to play world music? Find yourself a teacher, a school, a camp... or simply discover a new instrument that you'd like to try!
Festivals and Venues That Feature World Music
While recordings of world music are wonderful, there's nothing like experiencing a live concert. Find music venues and festivals near you!