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Music is a universal language, but it is also specific to each country and culture. Let's explore music of the world and share the music we love with others!

You may find that there is a fusion of music, similar musical beats, or similar music styles in different countries. Enjoy the beautiful music of the world.

The music you'll find here is a small representation of music from some countries across the world.

Africa

Enjoy the beautiful sounds of some of the music from Africa.

African Congo Drum Music

Video Source: Youtube-Traditional Music Channel

Feel the sound of Kenya

Kenya

Video Source: Youtube-Cee-Roo

Asia

Enjoy the beautiful sounds of some of the music from Asia.

North East Asia

Music of the Tang Dynasty

China

Video Source: Ancient Music of Tang Dynasty by Shaanxi Changan Female Traditional Music Troupe-Topic via Youtube

Feel the sound of China

China

Video Source: Cee-Roo-Feel The Sounds of China by Cee-Roo via Youtube

Koto

Japan

Video Source: Sakura "Cherry Blossoms"; Traditional Music of Japan, Classical Koto Music by 52telescasterbob via Youtube

BTS

South Korea

Video Source: By Hybe Labels via Youtube

Healing Flute Music

Tibet

Video Source: Tibetan Music, Healing Music, Relaxation Music, Chakra, Relaxing Music for Stress Relief, 2729C by Yellow Brick Cinema-Relaxing Music via Youtube

South East Asia

Gamelan

Indonesia

Video Source: Sound Tracker-Gamela (Indonesia) by Genelec Music Channel via Youtube

SB19

Philippines

Video Source: [MV SB19-Go UP\ by SB19 Official via Youtube

Phin Guitar

Thailand

Video Source: Traditional Thai Music by hershchadha via Youtube

Chèo

Vietnam

Video Source: Hat Cheo C0 1 KHoNG 2- Nhung Bai Cheo Nhat 2020 Hay Mien Che by Soan Gia Mai Van Lang via Youtube

Feel the sounds of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

Video Source: Feel The Sounds of Sri Lanka by Cee-Roo via Youtube

Australia

Enjoy the beautiful sounds of some of the music from Australia

Didgeridoo

Australia

Video Source: Australian Aboriginal Didgeridoo Music by Traditional Music Channel via Youtube

Lā mai lā mai pelee

Tonga

Video Source: La mai la mai Traditional Tongan Chant by kulukona0210 via Youtube

Caribbean

Enjoy the beautiful sounds of some of the music from the Caribbean.

Cuban Salsa

Cuba

Video Source: Instrumental (Son Cubano Vol. 2 CON SOLO TROMPETA) .IRM PROD by null via Youtube

Merengue

Dominican Republic

Video Source: Merengue Tipico FREE music Dominican Republic Instrumental by Star Video Letter via Youtube

Mix of Reggae Instrumental Music

Jamaica

Video Source: Bes of Reggae Music Jamaica Instrumentals: Mix of Reggae Instrumental Music by Chill Lounge Music via Youtube

Purto Rican Salsa Instrumental

Puerto Rico

Video Source: Introduccion Puerto Rico All-Stars (Instrumental) by Puerto Rico All Stars-Topic via Youtube

Central America

Enjoy the beautiful sounds of some of the music from Australia

Cumbia

Costa Rica

Video Source: Youtube- mpwexpose : Downtown San Jose Costa Rica Street Music

Traditional Mayan Music

Guatemala

Video Source: Youtube- Thomas Stack : Traditional Mayan Music of Guatemala with Musica Maya AJ

Europe

Enjoy the beautiful sounds of some of the music from Europe.

Eastern Europe

Jurga

Lithuania

Video Source: Jurga | Nebijok (2017 live) by Jurga via Youtube

Joshua Schleien.

Video Source: Dance the Hora: How to do the Jewish Wedding Dance by BimBam

via Youtube

Music of the Baltics

Video Source: Music of Ethnic Minorities in the Baltic States by Traditional Music Channel via Youtube

Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky

Video Source: Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake - The Kirov Ballet by Warner Classics via Youtube

Russia

Western Europe

Yodeling

Alpine Countries

Video Source: Oesch's die Dritten - Jodeln ist cool by Schlagermusikgirl41 via Youtube

Polka Music

Germany & Austria

Video Source: German Folk Music - Goldried Quintett by John Carter via Youtube

Gaelic Music

Ireland

Video Source:Mo Ghille Mear (My Gallant Hero) - The Choral Scholars of University College Dublin by Choral Scholars of University College Dublin via Youtube

Bagpipes

Scotland

Video Source: Scotland the Brave (Bagpipes) by Stonewallmatze via Youtube

Middle East

Enjoy the beautiful sounds of some of the music from the Middle East.

Traditional Persian Music

Video Source: Traditional Persian music

by Viz HQ via Youtube

Arabic/Turkish Music

Turkey

Video Source: Arabic / Turkish Music | Istanbul Sunset | Study, Relaxing, Ambience by Soul Candle via Youtube

North America

Enjoy the beautiful sounds of some of the music from North America

Alicia Keys-Good Job

USA

Video Source: by Alicia Keys via Youtube

Beyonce- Single Ladies

USA

Video Source: by Salena Hunt via Youtube

Country Music Instrumental

USA

Video Source: By Mixroba Studio via Youtube

Motown Jazz

USA

Video Source: Youtube- Mr. Saxlov: Motown Jazz - Smooth Jazz Music & Jazz Instrumental Music for Relaxing and Study | Soft Jazz

Native American Flute

USA

Video Source: Native American Flutes and Nature Sounds - for Sleep or Relaxation

by 24Relax

Mexico

Music Genre: Mariachi

Mr. Garcia, Counselor at Amargosa Creek Middle School

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Music Genre: Banda

Banda is a traditional wind instrument band group. Banda is traditional in many Mexican states.

Mexico

Mrs. Santacruz, Former Counselor at Joshua Elementary

Mariachi is a musical genre that originated in the 19th century in Mexico. It is native to the region of western Mexico extending as far as SInaloa and Durango and as far south as Guerrero. Mariachi groups are well known for their common attire; belt, wide bow, sombrero, and short boots. Instruments that are used include:vihuela, guitar, trumpet, violin, and guitarron. Their songs speak about machismo, love, betrayal, death, women, etc.

Cumbia

Video Source: Cumbia Con arpa Exito by Perro Callejero via Youtube

Tamborazo is traditional in the state of Zacatecas. It is a group comprised typically with less people than in Banda. This music is predomintaly wind instrument music, and played in different events like Mexican rodeos, family gatherings, and big celebrations likes sweet fifteens and weddings.

Video Source: Tamborazo Zacatecano - Juan Colorado by Tamborazo Zac via Youtube

Mexico

South America

Enjoy the beautiful sounds of some of the music of South America

Colombia

Shakira

Video Source: Shakira - Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) (Audio)

by MegaSuperbMusic via Youtube

Shakira, born in Barranquilla, Colombia, has sold more albums than any other Latin artist in history! (Forbes, 2018). Shakira famously sings in both Spanish and English.

The Land of a Thousand Rhythms

Colombia is known as the Land of a Thousand Rhythms because of the many folk rhythms, songs, and dances that come from Colombia. There are also many influences from surrounding cultures. Popular forms of music include Cumbia, Champeta, and Vallenato. To hear more Colombian music, listen to the video below!

Colombia Instrumental - Musica Andina Colombiana (Bambucos -- Pasillos)

Video Source: Julian via Youtube

Cumbia Music - Colombia

Video Source: Cumbia by Alcadia de Barranquilla #BarranquillaImparable via Youtube

Ms. Suarez danced cumbia in college with her friends. They danced traditional cumbia throughout many events, including student showcases, Latinx nights, & even to the mayor of the city! Cumbia is one of Ms. Suarez's favorite styles of music because it makes her want to dance and be happy! Some artists she recommends listening to are: Carlos Vives, Joe Arroyo, Juanes, & Grupo Niche

Argentina

Argentinian Tango

Video Source: Zamar Odongo - Topic via youtube

Cumbia is a staple of Latin American music. Its driving beat can be heard from Argentina to Mexico to the US and beyond. But the musical style’s catchy rhythms can be traced back to one specific area: villages along the riverbanks of Colombia’s Rio Magdalena, where African and indigenous musical elements fused to create a new style of music.Cumbia is one of the most melodic representative expressions of Colombia. It brings together three cultures - African, Indigenous and European. The origin of cumbia music comes from the days of slavery in the late 17th century and is derived from the African word cumbe which means dance. Another word was derived later in the Antioquia region of Colombia called caracumbe and was coined by African slaves who worked in the mines Cumbia was born of a cultural mix of black and indigenous backgrounds.
Cumbia continues to evolve. Today, DJs and pop stars are bringing cumbia into the electronic music realm. But no matter how much it evolves, it always comes back to Colombia

Mrs. Morales, Counselor at Linda Verde Elementary School

Peru

Ms. Alarcon, former Counselor at Sunnydale Elementary

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