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[World Music] A Guide to Folk Music: A Collection of Traditional Songs from Around the Globe

Traditional and folk music has a charm that’s different from works categorized into genres like rock, jazz, or R&B, doesn’t it? It’s like you catch a glimpse of a world different from where you are now… scenes you can’t quite put into words start to unfold in your heart.

In this article, we’ll be introducing a wide variety of folk music loved around the world.

From pieces brimming with exotic flair to songs that feel surprisingly familiar, we’ve gathered a truly broad selection! Listen to the tracks featured here and open a new door.

[World Music] Recommended Ethnic Music: A Compilation of Folk Songs from Around the World (41–50)

Thank you, life.

GRACIAS A LA VIDA Thank you to life Violeta for Tsuquida Hideco Tsukida Hideko
Thank you, life.

[Chilean Folklore] “Gracias a la vida,” written and composed by Violeta Parra.

Vocal & guitar: Hideko Tsukida; viola: Tomoe Kobayashi; Portuguese guitar: Tamotsu Kamikawa; accordion: Yuki Makita.

At Azalea Taisho Hall in Osaka.

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Dead Leaves

Yoko Beppu Chanson Concert “Autumn Leaves – Les Feuilles mortes”
Dead Leaves

[Chanson (France)] “Autumn Leaves (Les Feuilles mortes),” lyrics by Jacques Prévert, music by Joseph Kosma.

Performed by chanson singer Yoko Beppu, with Hiroshi Ueda on piano and Toshizo Tomiyama on bass.

From a concert at Sunport Takamatsu in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture.

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Come to my village.

Mercedes Sosa, Entre a Mi Pago sin Golpear, Festival de Viña 1993
Come to my village.

[Argentine Folklore] The chacarera “Entre a mi pago sin golpear” (“Come to My Village”) sung by Argentine vocalist Mercedes Sosa.

This is from the Festival de Viña music festival held in Viña del Mar, Valparaíso Region, central Chile.

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In conclusion

I hope it felt like you were abroad for a moment.

When you listen to folk music, even if you’re at home, it can make you see a different landscape than usual—at least, that’s how it feels to me.

This time I introduced pieces under the theme of “masterworks of folk music,” but of course there are still countless wonderful folk traditions around the world.

I’ll keep updating, so I’d be happy if you drop by again whenever you’re interested.