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Genre: world

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Parent Genre: World/Traditional

This genre incorporates a diverse range of musical styles from around the world, often blending traditional and modern elements. It features lively rhythms, intricate melodies, and powerful vocals, and is known for its ability to transport listeners to different cultures and regions. The music often incorporates instruments such as guitars, percussion, and wind instruments, and is characterized by its energetic and passionate performances.


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Guitar, Drum Kit, Vocals, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Synthesizer, Keyboard/Piano, Piano, Clarinet, Trombone, Double Bass, Trumpet, Saxophone, Harmonica, Acoustic Guitar, Drum Machine, Sampler

Popular world Songs


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Most popular world albums

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Buena Vista Social Club
1997
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Clandestino
1998
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Hôtel Costes 9
2006
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Dhadkan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2000
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Gipsy Kings
1987
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The Visit
1991
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Handmade
2009
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Elwan
2017
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Je pense à toi
2005
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Rodrigo Y Gabriela
2006
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Ma Ya
1998
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Kirya
2005
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Zombie
2009
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Talking Timbuktu
1994
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New York - Addis - London: The Story of Ethio Jazz 1965-1975
1969

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List of world artists

Here is a list of world artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the world genre. You can find out what world genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

#namepopularityfollowers
1 53 252033
2 49 100342
3 55 211454
4 46 261834
5 47 55879
6 50 74425
7 46 153532
8 47 183685
9 42 144370
10 46 336409
11 39 109977
12 25 20372
13 49 30956
14 33 68051
15 45 44704
16 52 231225
17 39 88394
18 45 99284
19 55 381853
20 39 68538
21 48 550201
22 52 222138
23 45 88238
24 32 28238
25 43 127512
26 49 331584
27 46 182635
28 39 57552
29 37 98095
30 47 116650
31 47 128264
32 46 183385
33 33 53768
34 33 64848
35 40 44304
36 36 60179
37 39 41870
38 32 78839
39 31 36705
40 31 26796
41 29 19098
42 70 1655534
43 65 6284347
44 65 865813
45 23 13287
46 22 9273
47 62 1228463
48 54 491213
49 52 375630
50 53 232252
51 48 427497
52 44 104152
53 42 45729
54 33 72393
55 38 8202
56 36 15898
57 33 49238
58 32 29558
59 26 28657
60 26 10019
61 22 3857
62 23 15715
63 15 3758
64 15 2965
65 11 3217
66 3 509
67 3 1395
68 1 149

world playlist created by Chosic

Enjoy this playlist of popular world music. We made this playlist using an algorithm created by our team.