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