Classic and popular recommendations in ethnic music
Ethnic music refers to traditional folk music.
It often features traditional, uncommon instruments from a given region, making it an especially recommended genre for those who play instruments.
This playlist is full of exotic charm that reflects the culture of each area!
If you find a track you like, be sure to go hear it performed live in its homeland.
- [World Music] A Guide to Folk Music: A Collection of Traditional Songs from Around the Globe
- 【2026】The State of World Music Now: Introducing Masterpieces to Enjoy Diverse Musical Cultures
- Masterpieces of Celtic music. Recommended Irish music.
- Belly dance music. Classic and recommended popular tracks of sensual dance music
- [2026] India’s Greatest Songs: Latest Hit Tracks & Timeless Classics [New and Old]
- [For Beginners] A Collection of Gamelan Masterpieces [Introductory Guide]
- [Irish Folk Songs] Surprisingly Familiar Masterpieces and Standards of Ethnic Music
- Masterpieces of ambient music. Recommended popular tracks.
- Carefully selected Japanese songs with a Latin flavor! Recommended J-POP brimming with exotic vibes
- Music of Passion: A Roundup of Artists Representing Latin Music
- “Somehow Nice” Chillout Music: Chill tracks perfect for BGM and relaxing time
- Mexican Music | Energetic Latin Tunes Make an Appearance!
- Masterpieces of contemporary (art) music. Recommended popular pieces.
Classic and Popular Ethnic Music Recommendations (31–40)
Kondorkanki, etc.Kurisutiina to Uugo
“Cristina y Hugo” are Argentine folklore singers.
They held many concerts in Japan and treated us to a wealth of folklore music.
The opening piece, “Condor Canqui,” is a song about a leader of a Peruvian rebellion.
Day Dah LightRuīzu Benetto
Louise Bennett actively collected old Jamaican folk songs and folktales, playing a major role in preserving them for future generations.
A song based on the folk song we introduced became a big hit: in the United States it was sung by Harry Belafonte, and in Japan it was performed by Michiko Hamamura as “Banana Boat.”
Song Praising the Front-Running HorseTserendoruji
It’s a Mongolian piece.
It features the morin khuur, a two-string instrument similar to a cello, played while singing.
In Japan, the morin khuur is called “batōkin,” a name adopted from Chinese.
It’s called this because the top of the neck resembles a horse’s head (often adorned with a horse-head carving).