World Music
All contributors in World Music
In: Latin Music
The broad term "latin jazz" encompasses many subgenres of music from several countries, including Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Brazil. more...
Eros Ramazzotti Ali e Radici Tour
In: Latin Music
By: Julia Wooldridge
The 45 year old Roman singer and songwriter with over 25 years of worldwide success recently released a new album titled Ali e Radici and tours again this coming October. more...
Michael Jackson's Influence in Bollywood
By: Azharul Islam
Bollywood stars have been imitating Michael Jackson since the release of Thriller. more...
In: Calypso Music
This child of calypso music now dominates the music scene during Carnival in Trinidad and boasts several international hits. more...
In: Reggae/Dub Music
Summer is the season for reggae festivals in several countries across the globe. more...
Música Popular Brasileira, or MPB, is a blend of traditional Brazilian styles fused with influences from around the world, resulting in a unique genre of world music. more...
Mariachi: The Music and the Musicians
In: Latin Music
Who doesn't love a little Mariachi music at a Cinco de Mayo celebration? Here's the history of this fascinating music form. more...
In: Indigenous Music
The haunting sound of the mbira is not only beautiful, it's essential to understanding the culture of the Shona people. more...
In: Reggae/Dub Music
For anyone interested in building their reggae music library, these classic Bob Marley CDs are a great place to start. more...
In: Indigenous Music
Once used in war, today taiko drumming is world renowned, from internationally touring bands to Playstation games. more...
In: Latin Music
Spain's leading hip-hop band from Barcelona blends dub and flamenco with Afro-Cuban and Indian styles to create an energetic and completely unique album. more...
The Panorama Steel Band Competition
In: Calypso Music
Carnival in Trinidad is more than extravagant costumes and all-night parties. Hundreds of steel bands practice year-round to try and claim the title of Panorama Champion. more...
The History of Samba Reggae in Salvador
The most popular style of music in northeastern Brazil may sound laid back, but at its roots are decades of social protest and rising ethnic pride. more...
By: Michael Waterson
How a group of American musicians and a Cambodian vocalist are reviving a pop genre while infusing it with life and sending it in new directions. more...
