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World Music Charts

Discover the Rich Tapestry of World Music from Every Corner of the Globe

Embark on a musical journey across cultures with SoundClick's world music collection. Our daily updated charts celebrate the incredible diversity of global sounds - from the island rhythms of reggae and dancehall to the ancient melodies of traditional Celtic, African, and Asian music. Whether you're exploring the spiritual depths of Native American chants, the meditative qualities of New Age compositions, or the innovative blends of world fusion, you'll discover artists who honor their cultural heritage while pushing creative boundaries. Stream authentic world music for free and download select MP3s directly from artists representing every continent.

Explore a Wide Range of World Music Sub-genres

  • Dancehall - High-energy Jamaican music with infectious rhythms and contemporary urban influences
  • Dub - Echo-heavy reggae subgenre featuring instrumental remixes and studio experimentation
  • Native American - Sacred and ceremonial music honoring indigenous American traditions and spirituality
  • New Age - Meditative and ambient world music designed for relaxation and spiritual reflection
  • Reggae - Classic Jamaican music with distinctive rhythms and conscious lyrical themes
  • Traditional African - Authentic African rhythms, vocals, and instruments celebrating continental heritage
  • Traditional Arabic - Middle Eastern melodies and scales with traditional Arabic instruments and vocals
  • Traditional Asian - Diverse Asian musical traditions from East Asia, Southeast Asia, and beyond
  • Traditional Celtic - Ancient Celtic melodies with fiddles, pipes, and traditional folk instruments
  • Traditional European - Folk traditions from across Europe with regional instruments and melodies
  • Traditional Hawaiian - Island music featuring ukulele, steel guitar, and traditional Hawaiian vocals
  • Traditional Indian - Classical and folk Indian music with traditional ragas and authentic instruments
  • Traditional Irish - Celtic heritage music with fiddles, bodhráns, and traditional Irish storytelling
  • Traditional Spanish - Flamenco, folk, and regional Spanish music with classical guitar and passionate vocals
  • World Fusion - Contemporary blends combining traditional world music with modern genres
  • World General - Diverse world music spanning multiple cultures and global influences

World Music FAQ

  • World music encompasses traditional and contemporary styles from cultures around the globe. It includes folk traditions, indigenous music, and modern fusion genres that blend cultural elements with new influences.
  • Popular world music sub-genres include Reggae, Traditional Celtic, Traditional African, Dancehall, World Fusion, and regional traditions like Indian, Spanish, and Irish music.
  • You can stream free world music on SoundClick. Our world music charts feature independent artists from across the globe, with many tracks available for free streaming or download.
  • SoundClick's World Music charts are updated daily and ranked by listener engagement - including plays, downloads, and fan activity. This ensures the charts reflect the global music that listeners are connecting with most.
  • World music features diverse instruments like sitars (India), djembes (Africa), bagpipes (Celtic), steel drums (Caribbean), didgeridoos (Australia), and Native American flutes. Each reflects the unique identity of its culture.
  • World music preserves cultural heritage, promotes cross-cultural understanding, and exposes listeners to diverse traditions. It connects people across borders and celebrates the richness of global musical expression.
Picture for song '01. CARELESS WHISPER (Steel Pan Remix)' by artist 'Reggaelicious'
01. CARELESS WHISPER (Steel Pan Remix)

Reggaelicious


World - World General

Picture for song 'Midnight Mayhem' by artist 'Michael Bennett'
Midnight Mayhem

Michael Bennett

Welcome to my music pages. Look around and I hope you'll find something that you like.

Being able to play and enjoy music 
is a gift that's often taken for granted.
This music is a mixture of my own creations, 
along with some collaborations with others.

World - New Age

Picture for song 'Heritage' by artist 'Glenn Palmer Howard'
Heritage

Glenn Palmer Howard

Songwriter/Guitarist/Vocalist/Producer.I enjoy composing songs that communicate on several levels of the universal language we all speak.

Songwriter/Guitarist/Vocalist/Producer.
I enjoy composing songs that communicate on several levels of the universal language we all speak. My goal is to reach as many listeners as I can through the emotions of everyday life and the tireless hope that our dreams can and will come true.

World - New Age

Picture for song 'All In You' by artist 'Europica'
All In You

Europica

Europica: Bassplayer and composer.

Peter Romanowski is the man behind Europica. A bassplayer from Bedford, England. After some years of playing in a few bands in and around his home town he decided to start making some of his own music. Here you'll find mostly reggae and a few other genres.
Also, due to the wonders of the net he has played bass on other artists songs and gained a lot of musical satisfaction from it. A few of these collaborative genres include, Blues, Rock Ballad, Pop and Cou...

World - Reggae

Picture for song 'Shroud' by artist 'Shrouded Day'
Shroud

Shrouded Day

Wordless poetic soundscapes.

Shrouded Day is a New Age/Instrumental project based in Nebraska.  Woodwinds and synths combine to create moods and atmospheres familiar to us all.

World - New Age

Picture for song 'Jump In The Line (Harry Belafonte Cover Song)' by artist 'Jay Dyall and Friends Covers'
Jump In The Line (Harry Belafonte Cover Song)

Jay Dyall and Friends Covers

Members of The Jay Dyall Project and The DyallTones, and friends,  recording Cover Songs Our way!

World - Dancehall

Picture for song 'I Must Be Dreaming' by artist 'Scars and Shadows'
I Must Be Dreaming

Scars and Shadows

#Haunting, #Mysterious, #Unique and #Unusual, #2023NEW MUSIC

Draped under a cloudy mist 
Scraping the sky
That is where you will find me
In the silence singing under the moon

World - Dancehall

Picture for song 'Mike Seven-Viktoria' by artist 'MikeSeven'
Mike Seven-Viktoria

MikeSeven

Mike Seven makes music to have fun. Its balm for the Soul

...from Germany...near Stuttgart

World - World General

Picture for song 'McNamara's Band' by artist 'The Rainvilles'
McNamara's Band

The Rainvilles

-             Morris & Dot
In the late 1950's a new duo appeared on the country music scene known as THE RAINVILLES, playing for dances, doing stage shows and working on radio. They shared many a stage with well known performers from both Canada and the U.S. They also broke into TV in Sudbury, Ontario where they performed for the next four years.
Moving to the Niagara Falls area in 1964, Morris studied and received his music teaching degree. While he was in the process, he and Dot continued to...

World - Traditional Irish

Picture for song 'Savah Lokim' by artist 'The Jay Dyall Project'
Savah Lokim

The Jay Dyall Project

A Studio group originally formed by Jayson Dyall in 2006 with Lesley Jane,  and now it's Jayson with other musical guests, producing a wide variety of styles!

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World - New Age

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Picture for song 'Jamaican Moonglow' by artist 'acomplexkid'
Jamaican Moonglow

acomplexkid

Artist History: In the past. We are A Complex Kid and Phil Lynn Da'Blank. Instruments: '00  Fender DG-10CE, '81Electra, Casio CTK-611. I'm @ Da Cadillac Ranch.

A Complex Kid and Phil Lynn Da'Blank. Instruments: '00 Fender DG-10CE, '81Electra, Casio CTK-611. I'm @ Da Cadillac Ranch hanging with Phil Lynn Da' Blank, in 2011 Vette on RT 66 on 11/11/11 at 11:11 PM a Full Moon Showing. All compositions registered with the United States Copyright Office. All compositions are for sale or lease on an...

World - Reggae No samples

Picture for song 'Flair' by artist 'futurejazz'
Flair

futurejazz

Jazz fusion digital sound composer based in London south , Chuns top ten funkjazz playlist  here, .FJAZZ backstory on my Twitter link.

Futurejazz Fusions ,  I have a great love of sounds and music,many years listening to many genres . I use computer programs which allow me to experiment and compose with lots of sounds and music styles and to get the hybrid ideas and soundscapes out of my head into the real world .Check out FjaZ on twitter for deeper breakdown on ideas and music sound intrests...

World - World General

Picture for song 'DinoMite' by artist 'Rob Mikael'
DinoMite

Rob Mikael

FinnishAmerican

Musician of over 40 years. Student of fusion guitarist Greg Howe for 10 years.

World - World General 117 BPM

Picture for song 'Islands (Afrobeat)' by artist 'Cultxre'
Islands (Afrobeat)

Cultxre

Credits include: Netflix, A&E TV, Coyotes, Harry Mack, Conway The Machine, Sikander Kahlon, Emiway Bantai, Kidshot, Gringo, Glasond, & many more.

Boom Bap Specialist

World - Dancehall 120 BPM

Picture for song 'Dance Phonk X Bass Music' by artist 'ILLICIT MUSIC'
Dance Phonk X Bass Music

ILLICIT MUSIC

Welcome to the official page of hip hop and trap instrumental beat producer ILLICIT MUSIC.  Illicit music produces an array of instrumental beat styles west coa

World - Dancehall 125 BPM 4/4

Picture for song 'Shadows on the wall' by artist 'eka'
Shadows on the wall

eka

Eka beats

I am Eka

World - Dub

Picture for song 'November: Tamarack / The Huron Carol / Tamarack' by artist 'Taka Aida'
November: Tamarack / The Huron Carol / Tamarack

Taka Aida

Taka Aida, a doctor of engineering in chemical engineering. An amateur composer. Mainly creating computer-programmed music.

Taka Aida, a doctor of engineering in chemical engineering. An amateur composer. Mainly creating computer-programmed music.

World - Traditional Celtic No samples

Picture for song 'Se non volete credere' by artist 'Longo Bards'
Se non volete credere

Longo Bards

Classical, Celtic, Popular, Folk, Sacred, Medieval, Electronica

Longo Bards: the future from the past

World - Traditional European

Picture for song 'Freaky LOVE' by artist 'Not For The Mainstream'
Freaky LOVE

Not For The Mainstream

Experimental band creating mostly music ranging from pop, rock, funk, R&B, reggae and jazz.

Lyricist/Songwriter - and music aficionado.

World - Reggae

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