World Music

The shamisen is a three-stringed instrument with a distinctive twanging sound, often used in traditional Japanese music genres like shamisen music and kabuki theater.

The kora is a traditional instrument from Mali, known for its intricate melodies and rhythmic patterns, often played in traditional Mandinka music.

Salsa is a vibrant and energetic genre that originated in Cuba and is popular in Latin America and beyond, known for its infectious rhythms and lively dance moves.

Panpipes, also known as zampoñas or siku, are a set of pipes of varying lengths played by blowing across the top, creating a haunting and ethereal sound commonly heard in Andean music.

Samba is a vibrant and energetic genre that originated in Brazil and is known for its infectious rhythms, elaborate costumes, and lively dance moves.

The sitar is a stringed instrument with a long neck and a gourd-shaped body, known for its distinctive sound and intricate melodies, often played in traditional Indian classical music.

Reggae is a genre that originated in Jamaica and is known for its relaxed and mellow rhythms, often associated with Rastafarian culture and spiritual themes.

The uilleann pipes are a type of bagpipe with a bellows, played by squeezing the bag and pressing keys to produce music, commonly used in traditional Irish music.

Tango is a genre that originated in Argentina and is known for its passionate and expressive melodies, often accompanied by dramatic vocals and intricate dance moves.

The didgeridoo is a long, wooden instrument played by blowing across the top, creating a distinctive droning sound, commonly used in traditional Australian Aboriginal music.

Flamenco is a genre that originated in Spain and is known for its passionate and expressive vocals, often accompanied by flamenco guitar and intricate dance moves.

The guzheng is a Chinese zither with 21 strings, played by plucking the strings with a plectrum, commonly used in traditional Chinese music.

Mariachi is a genre that originated in Mexico and is known for its lively and upbeat rhythms, often performed by mariachi bands wearing traditional costumes.

The gayageum is a Korean stringed instrument with 12 strings, played by plucking the strings with a plectrum, commonly used in traditional Korean music.

Soca is a genre that originated in the Caribbean and is known for its upbeat and energetic rhythms, often played with steel drums and accompanied by lively dance moves.