World

"World" music is a vibrant, eclectic genre that seamlessly blends traditional folk elements from diverse cultures with modern electronic and pop sensibilities. Characterized by infectious polyrhythms, eclectic instrumentation, and soulful vocal styles, this genre often features a rich tapestry of global influences, from Afrobeat and Latin American folk to Indian classical and Middle Eastern melodies. Emerging in the 1980s and 1990s, world music gained popularity as a distinct genre, particularly among fans of Peter Gabriel and Paul Simon's exploratory work. This genre's cultural significance lies in its ability to transcend borders, fostering cross-cultural exchange and appreciation. With its fusion of traditional and contemporary styles, world music has influenced a range of genres, including global electronica, tropicalia, and indie folk. Notable for its creative freedom and genre-bending spirit, world music continues to captivate audiences with its innovative, boundary-pushing soundscapes.

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Tension
Ep - 6 Tracks - Released November 8, 2024

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4BDOU
AFRONOM
ANH TRAI "SAY HI"
Amar
Anabel
Anmol Gandhi
Aoife Wolf
Asuka Ouchi
Avi Snow
Avneesha.
Ben Williams
Bianca Costa
Booska-P
Cho Young-Wuk
Cumbiafrica
DJ Oreia
Daniel Merak
Derrick Sound
Desi Trap Music
Diego Caetano
Different Hits
Djy Vino
Dudy Oris
Emre K.
Eric Hilton
Erwin Do
Farah
Fiorella
Flo Assy
GREGO
Giorgos Katsaros
HBeat
Hamilton
Hiten
Jack Naylor
Jah Darko
John Parricelli
Jorge Rivera-Herrans
Joy Denalane
Julieta Jazmín
KIO "El Historiador"
Kadu Martins
Kaho Matsui
Kahra
Kala'e
Kuptz
La Caravana Magica
La Marisoul
Les Argonautes
Lizwi
Lou
Love Funk
MC FG
MC Vine7
MUPHUS
MYLØ
MYSTIC ALPIN
Manú
Mariangela
Mikayel Hakhnazaryan
Monaze
Mulatu Astatke
Natanzinho Lima
Nathan Evans
Naïka
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Omojo
Pawl D Beats
Prime Funk
Priyanka
Ramajogayya Sastry
Rasa
Roni Kaspi
Rose May Alaba
Royal MusiQ
SWAYLÓ
Safraoui
Samuel Strouk
Saraswati Putra Ramajogayya Sastry
Simran Choudhary
Sofiya Nzau
Soluna
Soul de Vienne
Space Jazz Trio
Strings And Heart
Swara Verma
TMNV
TUCAN
Taffy Ghazali
Tomoko Ogasawara
VDJ Fly
Varanasi Sky
W JAZZ TRIO
YADAM
YG Marley
Yorssy
Zen Arena
ZenTola
ÉaBest
Jorge Rivera-Herrans
Tyla
Love Funk
Natanzinho Lima
Valentino Merlo
Manu Chao
Khruangbin
DJ Oreia
Yamê
Sofiya Nzau
MC Vine7
Gipsy Kings
Kadu Martins
Bunny
Prashant Pandey
Dudy Oris
Hermanos Gutiérrez
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Sai Abhyankkar
GREGO
ANH TRAI "SAY HI"
Yorssy
Ramajogayya Sastry
Cesária Evora
Sagar
Nathan Evans
Prime Funk
Rony Parulian
Cúpula
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Léo Souzza
VEN1
Kenan
Bayor
Andi Rianto
Isabel Aaiún
Lossa
Harshavardhan Rameshwar
Marília Tavares
DJ JZ
YG Marley
Salif Keita
Buena Vista Social Club
IRAH
BARÉ
Simran Choudhary
ilo 7araga
ÉaBest
Savi Kahlon
Diegote
Bae Bee
Carlos Santana
Saraswati Putra Ramajogayya Sastry
Cumbiafrica
M Lisa
Ryflo
Henrique Casttro
Flor Alvarez
Fiorella
Bhupinder Babbal
Chet Singh
Hiten
SHABAB
Wakyin
Ribb
照井順政
Tropa da W&S
Merveille
Super Subu
Prabh Singh
Didi
Alexander Rybak
Toni Anzis
Ehis 'D' Greatest
Mela Bedel
Enisa
Jonathan Caro
YAM
Rasa
Mougleta
Mr Magic
Nirmaan
Mahesh Babu
Yotuel
Ren Lockhart
Shibui
Chris Lebron
Charan
Jandy Feliz
Amadou & Mariam
Rast
Luiza Martins
Dương Domic
Raqueeb Alam
Selin
Arpit Bala
Kleo
G-SPXRK
NAYEL
Luna Novina