World Music Samples

African Rhythms

Contemporary and Traditional African styles

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

Bellissimo

Modern Italian

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

Caribbean Rhythms

An upbeat variety of Island styles

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

Celtic

Light Traditional and Contemporary Celtic

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

Chansons Détente

French-Canadian and English Adult Contemporary

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

Chinese Contemporary

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

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

Chinese International

Traditional Chinese Instrumental

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

Classic Hawaiian

Classic Hawaiian

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

Destinations

Multicultural offerings with an emphasis on roots

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

Euro Hits

European Chart Hits

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

French Bistro Blend

Classic and Modern French Pop and Jazz

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

Greek

Contemporary and traditional Greek music

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

Hawaiian

Contemporary and traditional Hawaiian music

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

Irish Pub

Folk, Rock and Pub music

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

Italian Traditional

Traditional Italian Vocals and Instrumentals

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

Japanese

Contemporary and traditional Japanese music

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

Kingston

Traditional and Contemporary Reggae

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

Little Italy

Classic and Modern Italian Pop and Jazz Standards

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

Oasis

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

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

Quebecois

French Canadian and English Hits

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

Riviera

Flowing, relaxing Southern European rhythms

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

Taj Mahal

Indian Traditional, Pop, and Bollywood

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

Tropical Breezes

Tropical sounds from around the world

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