Music by Region

Every continent has its own rhythms, stories and stars. Explore the sounds that define cultures across the globe.

African music performance
Africa

Afrobeats, Amapiano & Afrobeat

From the highlife and juju traditions of West Africa to the explosive global rise of Afrobeats and the hypnotic log-drum grooves of South African Amapiano, the continent continues to shape the world’s dance floors and playlists.

Afrobeats Amapiano Afrobeat Highlife Desert Blues

Key Artists & Acts

Burna Boy
Wizkid
Davido
Rema
Ayra Starr
Fela Kuti
Seun Kuti
Tinariwen
Mdou Moctar
Kabza De Small
Asian concert
Asia

K-pop, Bollywood & Classical Traditions

Asia offers everything from meticulously crafted K-pop and J-pop to the vast film music of Bollywood, classical Indian ragas, Chinese traditional ensembles and countless regional folk styles.

K-pop J-pop Bollywood Indian Classical Qawwali

Key Artists & Acts

BTS
BLACKPINK
A.R. Rahman
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Ravi Shankar
Anoushka Shankar
Yoasobi
IU
Latin festival
Latin America

ReggaetĂłn, Samba, Tango & Beyond

From the streets of San Juan and MedellĂ­n to the carnival of Rio and the milongas of Buenos Aires, Latin America has gifted the world some of its most infectious and emotionally rich music.

ReggaetĂłn Samba Tango Salsa Cumbia Bossa Nova

Key Artists & Acts

Bad Bunny
Karol G
J Balvin
RosalĂ­a
Anitta
Shakira
Gilberto Gil
Buena Vista Social Club
Caribbean music
Caribbean

Reggae, Dancehall, Soca & Calypso

Small islands that changed popular music forever. Jamaica’s reggae and dancehall, Trinidad’s calypso and soca, and the rich rhythmic heritage of the wider Caribbean continue to influence artists everywhere.

Reggae Dancehall Soca Calypso Zouk

Key Artists & Acts

Bob Marley
Burning Spear
Toots & The Maytals
Shaggy
Sean Paul
Vybz Kartel
Machel Montano
European music
Europe & Beyond

Folk, Electronic, Classical & Fusion

From Balkan brass and Celtic traditions to electronic scenes in Berlin and classical masters, Europe remains a powerhouse of both heritage and innovation. Many contemporary “world” artists also blend European and global influences.

Folk Electronic Classical Balkan Fado

Notable Mentions

Gogol Bordello
Mariza
Radio Tarifa
Lankum
Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino

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