
Ethnic Music
Ethnic Music from Around the World - 59 Stations to Explore
The Perfect Music for International Settings, Country, Ethnic, or World Themes
Fun awaits you with our sexy, playful Bossa Novas and Bossa Jazz honoring Brazil's iconic star Antônio Carlos Jobim, whose musical artistry inspired Jazz, Pop, and Latin artists around the world. Great for headliner clubs, beach cafés, laid-back shops, galleries, wine bars, hotels, cruises, fine dining.
Latin House, Tropical, Bossa Nova, Reggaeton, Tropical Pop, Salsa
Vocal & Instrumental
A sophisticated, free-flowing vibe perfect for trendy bars, airport lounges, cruise lines, fashion, cafés, and casual dining. Stylish, chilled Tropical Pop, Latin Pop, and Bossa Novas you may hear in Bogotá, Buenos Aires, Rio, Miami, L A, or Costa del Sol. Fun for young, vibrant international clients.
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AMAPIANO, a hugely popular new South African CHILLED DANCE genre, taking the UK and the world by storm, is an eclectic mix of DEEP HOUSE, JAZZ & SOULFUL AFRICAN rhythms, with a continuous throbbing deep bass line and emotive Zulu or English vocals.
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Deep BASS-driven DUB marrying Jamaican sunshine with the hot, dirty & vibed up atmosphere of a pumping LONDON nightclub, DUB took REGGAE & smashed it up in UK clubs using an experimental COCKTAIL of BASS & DRUMS, with electronic SFX such as Delays, Echos and Tape FX. Throbbing sounds for media & instore
The perfect music for casual Italian dining. Elegant and inspiring, we set a serene mood with a passionate blend of music from the masters of Italian music, featuring both instrumental and vocal tracks. From Palermo to Rome, Tuscany and Venice, discover the magic of Italian music!
Discover exciting and exotic Greek Pop music, featuring beautiful, lively vocals and instrumentals to warm up the vibe in restaurants, clubs, hotels, bistros, shops, and celebratory events. This playlist showcases some of Greece's hottest emerging music artists. Elegant, sophisticated, and trendy.
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Fly to the moon on a magic carpet of Alt-Folk & Electronica married in a perfect partnership of World Music with Ethnic Beats, Contempo Folk melodies & Electronic rhythms. This beautiful mash-up is tops on the global music stage & its revival speaks to GenZ, Millennials & Boomers who adore the wild ride.
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With Madrid’s posh hotels, social clubs, and beautiful flower-laced courtyards, enjoy an awesome musical adventure with strumming guitars at this exciting tourist mecca, where ex-Pats NEVER want to leave. Great for vineyard parties, trendy lounges, rooftop restaurants, wine bars, cafés, coffee houses...
Celebrate Oktoberfest in a rousing and festive style with this authentic German and Austrian music. Ready to drink beer and enjoy delicious German food? You've come to the right place! Spaß und spannende Musik aus Deutschland und Österreich!
Exotica, Polynesian, Electronica, Pop, Hawaiian, Pacific Islands, Tropical
Vocal & Instrumental
Welcome to the Tiki Bar Lounge and an uber-chilled Tropical Paradise, where cool ocean breezes beckon. Lush Polynesian Music, Jazz Exotica, and light Hawaiian music help fashion a playful Luau and poolside party mood -- and great for the Happy Hour, too. How about a Mai Tai or Rum Punch?
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A chill take on ancient mantras, set to swirling ambient music, so you get a double dose of relaxation! Tap into your roots while the tree of life extends into contemporary musical realms! The best of both worlds. Can you refuse?
Festive Italian traditional and folk music including upbeat and rousing music for dancing, parties, family celebrations, reunions, and merriment. Perfect for busy, fun, and vibrant Italian restaurants, pizzerias, vineyards, music festivals, and Embassy events.
Popular in Cuban and Puerto Rican neighborhoods in NYC in the 70s, our SIZZLING SALSA combines Tropical Latin, Pop, and Afro Cuban. Enjoyed by Latinos and other cultures, it's fun for nightclubs, buzzy bars, lounges, and dance lessons around the globe! Declare a 'SALSA NIGHT' to attract a wider audience!
From Robin Hood to King Arthur, Yamashita's Treasure, and El Dorado, legends have mystified cultures across the Universe! Here we honor the heroes, emperors, and brave citizens with our epic music. Our regal, dramatic and gracious music is great for military rituals, events, gaming dens, and toy stores.
Latin Jazz, Latin Rock, Jazz Fusion, RnB Funk, Psychedelic
Vocal & Instrumental
After performing at Woodstock in '69, SANTANA and his remarkable band members fused Latin Jazz and Rock, won 10 Grammys, three Latin Grammys, and sold over 100 MILLION ALBUMS worldwide! Still touring today, our hot music mix pays TRIBUTE to this Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and will THRILL your guests.
The Cuban Revolution evolves with "Cuba Libre" -- a sizzling mix of Rumbas, Boleros, Salsas, Mambos, and a fusion of Afro-Cuban and Latin music for free-spirited clients. Perfect for Latin clubs, tropical lounges, fashion shops, restaurants, cigar and whiskey bars, cultural events, fiestas, and more.
Great for Mardi Gras parties, rowdy venues, bluesy bars, dance halls, and truck stops. Born in Louisiana, Cajun and Zydeco music is WILD and RAUCOUS and features a mix of catchy beats, fiddles, accordions, steel guitars, and vocals often in French Creole dialects for hoedowns, jigs, and reels.
Cool vibrant Reggae music, offering both lively vocals and instrumentals. Simple, rocking harmonies with flowing drums and an island vibe. Sunny Ska and bouncy rocksteady rhythms--Bob Marley would be proud! Tap into the world harmony and become one with this cool music vibe.
FUN, SEXY, and DANCEABLE, the spicy MERENGUE originated in the Dominican Republic in the mid-1800s, and its themes of love, romance, and joy spread throughout Latin America. With African, Euro, and Caribbean influences, charm your guests with our HOT Merengues, Salsas, Cha Chas, and Latin Tropical music.
Latin House, Latin Pop, Tropical Latin, Reggaeton, Cubaton, Afrobeat
Vocal
CARNIVAL is a vibrant, joyous celebration featuring AFRO CARIBBEAN music, extravagant costumes, and exuberant street parties. It's a cultural festival that brings communities together to indulge in feasting, dancing, revelry, and colorful parades, accompanied by traditional rituals and performances.
Middle-East World Fusion, Contemporary Dramatic, Pan-World Fusion
Instrumental
Join us for an ADVENTUROUS journey to the ORIENT, INDIA, and the exotic SAHARA! An ethereal fusion of lively indigenous instruments with mesmerizing melodies, it’s great for hookah bars, progressive hotels, lounges, cruise lines, airports, fashion, and Millennial and Gen Z travelers and entrepreneurs.
Featuring exciting, energetic instrumental music for Chinese New Year's festivals and special events. Celebrated widely around the world, Chinese New Year is a joyous occasion for friends and families to come together for reunion dinners and parties before the fireworks begin.
Festive Brazilian music for Carnival and New Year's celebrations -- sizzling MPB, Samba, Electro, Bossa Nova, Rock, Rap, and more. Fun, fast tempos for the trendy Lapa and Copacabana buzzy, all-night clubs, restaurants, cafés, beachside boutiques, catwalk. Vamos Fazer Festa -- Let's Party!
Viva México y la Fiesta! Our lively, fun-filled Latin Pop, Mariachi, spicy Salsa, Flamenco, etc., are perfect for trendy shops, holiday celebrations, street parties, and Cinco de Mayo festivities around the world. Always celebrating a rich, diverse Latino Cultural Heritage in a lively, playful style.
Traditional Greek Folk music and timeless favorites, both instrumental and vocal. Perfect for Greek restaurants, festivals, parties, travel-related venues, fashion, weddings, and traditional celebrations. A sweet blend of tempos to entertain all age groups.
Grab your Feathers, Masks, and Stilettos! Sizzling HOT SAMBA MUSIC for Rio beach parties, lounges, dance classes, cruises, fashion, and for revved-up party crowds. Great too for Samba parades and flashy costume balls during Brazil's Carnival -- Jump in the Samba Zone agora!
World Fusion, Asian, Electronica, European, Chill, Indian, World New Age, Latin
Vocal & Instrumental
A world of exciting, exotic vocal and instrumental music from around the globe, featuring a calm fusion of World music with a New Age vibe. With chilled music from Europe, Asia, Latin America, Middle East, Polynesia, and Africa, you'll enjoy ethnic instruments like Indian Flutes, the Tabla, and more.
Exciting Chinese vocal music to celebrate Chinese New Year parties, parades, and festivals. Amazing, lively contemporary voices backed by fireworks and well-loved indigenous instruments to enhance your clients' merriment while enjoying fun, beloved Lunar New Year events.
Jazz Exotica, Chillout, Neo-Lounge, Latin Jazz, Easy Listening
Instrumental
Lush and playful with an exotic 60's TROPICAL vibe, great for chilling in a cozy hotel bar, beachside lounge, or country club as you relax with friends or your soulmate! Our exotic Jazz, Latin, and Neo-Lounge music offers warm embraces in chic fashion shops, restaurants, cafés, bistros, champagne bars.
Brazilian Pop, Samba-Reggae, Bossa Nova, Samba, Latin Jazz, Pop/EDM
Vocal & Instrumental
Música Popular Brasileira, aka Brazilian Pop music or MPB, is post-Bossa Nova urban music trending in Brazil that revisits typical Brazilian party-style music such as Samba, Samba-Canção and Baião, and other lively Brazilian regional music, combined with fun foreign influences like Jazz and Rock.
Irish, European, Scottish, Celtic Rock, Irish Folk, Irish Traditional
Vocal & Instrumental
Lively Irish Traditional Folk music including Celtic Jigs, Reels, and Polkas for pubs, bars, cafés, and St. Paddy's Day parties -- lots of fiddles, flutes, penny whistles, and occasional light bagpipes. These heartwarming instrumentals and lush, nostalgic vocals will entertain your Irish Heart royally!
Our dreamy, contemporary Electronica and New Age music has an edgy, Zen-like nostalgic flow expressing love and desire amidst a too-busy world. Like floating on air, these chill melodies are great for cozy cafes, laid-back lounges, boutiques, upscale restaurants, cruise lines, and Yoga and Spa retreats.
Chinese Traditional, Asian Traditional, Chinese Dramatic, Chinese Folk
Vocal & Instrumental
A luxurious mix of Traditional Chinese music filled with leisurely elegance, warmth, and mystery. Gentle Folk Tales from the hinterlands with indigenous and exotic instruments like the Pipa, Erhu, Qin, and Guzheng -- all created by our modern master composers for your listening pleasure...
Indian Pop, Bollywood, World Fusion, Bhangra Pop, Electronica
Vocal & Instrumental
An exciting mix of lively, swirling vocal and instrumental Indian Pop, Bollywood styles, Bhangra Pop, Indian World Fusion, and Electronica. Venture deep into the heart of Mumbai and discover the vibrant, sizzling music emanating from India's fast-paced contemporary Pop Music culture.
Venture into the heart of Africa on an amazing Safari! On this adventure, you'll enjoy ethnic drumming, tribal dancers, bush beaters, fighters, and warriors! Perfect for wildlife photographers, theme parks, and young explorers observing nature as lions, tigers, and jungle animals roam freely in the bush.
East European, Hungarian, Balkan, European, Slovakian
Vocal & Instrumental
Wild and fast, our FLYING VIOLINS elevate simple Romani ballads and folk songs into elaborate melodies and harmonious rhythms. Celebrating Hungary, Romania, Czech, and Russian lore, this music's great for lively boho clubs, dance halls, coffeehouses, cafés, Bohemian cultural events, and wedding parties.
Hawaiian Music with a lush and inviting island flair that includes styles like traditional, contemporary, Pop, Jawaiian, and Ukulele. With both vocal and instrumental tracks, you will enjoy a unique Pacific coastal richness and splendor. Aloha, toss on a plumeria lei and sway to the rhythms...
Hot music out of Magical Africa! A mix of Kwaito and Ethnic Pop music you might hear in London's West End or Mid-Town Manhattan clubs. These bangers are perfect for lively nightclubs, bars, pool halls, ethnic fashion shops, fast-casual dining, supermarket chains, petrol stops, and music festivals.
Middle East World Fusion, Contemporary Turkish, Bellydance
Vocal & Instrumental
Elegant and sensual, our Middle-Eastern music is perfect for wine bars, cafés, teahouses, hookah bars, happy hours, ethnic dining, and fashion boutiques. Enjoy the exotic Turkish Lute, Oud, and Baglama with an Anatolia flair as you entertain clients of all ages. Great for popular, trendy venues.
Elegant, passionate and fiery, Flamenco is one of the oldest, most exotic forms of Latin music. Created by our Spanish masters of the art, Flamenco is popular in Spain, the USA, and non-Hispanic countries globally. Great for lively cafés, bars, nightclubs, lounges, dance classes, and fashion.
African Pop and Hip Hop, Cape Verde, Ethiopian, Zimbabwean, World Fusion
Vocal & Instrumental
Vibrant and upbeat African Pop with a progressive style that offers a contemporary finesse and cool flow. Great for fashion shops, clubs, cafés, and malls with lively instrumentals and pulsing vocals -- a sizzling combo of Africa's leading bands and hot singers...
Serene, inspirational melodies like "Bonnie Mary Jane" and "Danny Boy" combine Traditional Celtic Folk Music from our seafaring ancestors from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cape Breton, and Brittany. Lilting vocals and instrumentals to recall the rolling green hills and beauty of the famed Emerald Isle.
Japanese Dramatic, Regal, Ethereal, Mystery, Asian Fusion
Vocal & Instrumental
Japan’s noble and brave Warrior Clan and their clashing swords dominated Japanese society until 1868 when feudalism was abolished. We honor this ancient culture with a flourish of Asian and Japanese music flowing with epic drama and beauty. Perfect for museums, galleries, and theatrical events.
Native American, New Age, American Indian, Nature, Atmospheres
Vocal & Instrumental
Fly with the spirit wind to travel on the path of our native ancestors. From windswept canyons in New Mexico north to the Dakotas, this evocative music honors the earliest peoples of North America. Perfect for Pueblo trading posts, cafés, art galleries and shops featuring Southwestern themes.
Wow, SKA music is back! But since it began in the 1960s in Jamaica, this UK-influenced music's so popular, it really NEVER went away! Our mix of Calypso, Reggae, and cool RnB backbeats is fun for pubs, clubs, dancehalls, bars, pool rooms, petrol stops, and venues where guys love rowdy Punk-infused music.
Welcome to our British Folk Music from across the Pond! Also called ENGLISH FOLK, you'll enjoy LIVELY fiddles, guitars, and ordinary people sharing TALL TALES of their everyday life. A sub-culture of PUB MUSIC aficionados was born ages ago, and it's fun for pool halls, bars, happy hours, vintage fashion.
Discover an exciting mix of traditional Nordic music from Sweden and Norway, located on the Scandinavian Peninsula, along with music from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Faroe Islands. Great for fun events and festivals, featuring slow BALLADS, lively POLSKAS (Polkas), and entertaining instrumental
Anasheed is Islamic vocal music that is either sung a cappella or accompanied by percussion instruments and does not contain any keyboards, string, wind, or brass instruments. Safe for use in hotels and other places where Islamic restrictions on music are observed.
Indian, World Fusion, Indian World Fusion, Indian Light
Vocal & Instrumental
Supremely tranquil music of India, perfect for spa, relaxation, meditation, healing, and reflection. Transport yourself across space and time to a calm and peaceful place in the Universe. Nice for a scenic cruise down the Ganges or enjoying a hot cup of Masala Chai in a sweet hotel bar or lounge.
Asian, Chinese Folk Ensemble, Chinese New Year, Chinese Dramatic
Vocal & Instrumental
Always fun and lively, these vocal and instrumental songs are perfect for celebrating Chinese New Year and Lantern Festival around the globe. For centuries, Chinese families from far and wide have always come together to enjoy the Spring Festival with good times and good company!
Journey to South America and walk in the footsteps of the Incas to a destination back in time. Enjoy Peruvian, Bolivian, and Andean music featuring pan flutes, charangos, drums, and proud vocals from the descendants of the Incas. Perfect for fiestas, celebrations, museums, and special cultural events.
Exotic instrumental music from the Middle East, featuring music from Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco and many other countries in the region, including great Bellydance from Hossam Ramzy, the master of percussion.
East European Pop, Eastern European Dance, Eastern European Rock, Eastern European RnB
Vocal & Instrumental
Traditional and contemporary Eastern European music. Lively, vibrant instrumentals and soulful Pop vocals. Complex rhythms, ethnic influences, Polkas and Club music with influences going all the way back to the Ottoman Empire.
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the most popular festivals of Hinduism and symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. Our lively mix of Indian Pop, Bollywood, and Indian World Fusion will set a joyful mood for your Diwali celebrations.
Romantic, Balkan, Romanian, Gypsy Jazz, European, Classical
Vocal & Instrumental
Elegance, passion, and Romani violins capture your heart with dreams of long-forgotten memories. Escape to a charming view of melancholy stories of love, compassion, and romance. Lush, exotic Romani and Eastern European ambiance for cozy cafés, romantic dining, and boho, retro, and vintage fashions.
Japanese Traditional, Japanese Folk, Japanese Dramatic
Vocal & Instrumental
Enjoy calm, tranquil Japanese ethnic music as played in Tokyo, Yokohama, NYC, London, São Paulo, or Honolulu. Perfect for avant-garde fashion houses, boutiques, galleries, museums, teahouses, fusion restaurants, sushi and steakhouses, and for festive Japanese cultural events and celebrations.
Belly Dance, Arabic Pop, Turkish, Middle-Eastern, World Fusion
Vocal & Instrumental
Exotic and provocative, with beguiling rhythms, enchanting melodies, and timeless sensuality. Dating to ancient times, with dancers who shimmer and float, this music's perfect for upscale hotels, restaurants, shops, cultural events, and dance classes from Cairo to Istanbul, Dubai, and beyond...
This is the BADDEST Bad Bunny Tribute! Inspired by the Puerto Rican 2022 Latin Grammy nominee and global icon, our singers and rappers created some HOT URBAN LATIN SONGS with Hip Hop, Trap, and RnB influences. Great for VIP rooms, rowdy clubs, raves, festivals, underground lounges, and Hispanic culture.
An exotic fusion of music of the Middle East, with Arabic, Persian and North African influences, featuring a mix of traditional and contemporary Middle Eastern vocal music. Engaging songs from Morocco to Iran offer a complex series of rhythms and a swirl of mystery and sophistication.