World: World Beat

(See a text list of all World: World Beat albums.)

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Editor's Picks (see more)

  • NANÁ VASCONCELOS: Trilhas (Trails)

    NANÁ VASCONCELOS: Trilhas (Trails)

    A strong musical and cultural expression of Brazil by world renowned percussionist Naná Vasconcelos.

    CD price: $14.99

  • BÉLO: Reference

    BÉLO: Reference

    World beat music, African jazz influenced, with hints of reggae, rock, and funk

    CD price: $12.97

  • ANTIBALAS: Security

    ANTIBALAS: Security

    Experimental Afrobeat like no other.

    CD price: $14.99

  • PAUL HORN: In India & Kashmir

    PAUL HORN: In India & Kashmir

    The lyricism and peaceful energy of these recordings is as timeless today as when they were first created. Recorded in India with an ensemble of Ravi Shankar's most accomplished students.

    CD price: $12.97

  • BAKA BEYOND: Rhythm Tree

    BAKA BEYOND: Rhythm Tree

    Strong African beats underpin Celtic and Gaelic melodies producing fast yet gently infectious rhythms. convergence of influences.

    CD price: $16.99 / MP3 price: $11.99

  • BAKA BEYOND & BAKA GBINÉ: Baka Live

    BAKA BEYOND & BAKA GBINÉ: Baka Live

    African Celtic tribal. A remarkable performance by seven Baka Pygmy musicians; a live recording of their visit captured here.

    CD price: $16.99 / MP3 price: $11.99

  • JOE FERRY: 55:22

    JOE FERRY: 55:22

    Joe Ferry, producer of The Skatalites landmark recordings "Hi-Bop Ska" and "Greetings From Skamania", offers up "55:22", the blazing follow-up to his hit album "Big Ska". The CD features Ferry's popular brand of roots ska.

    CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97

  • AZA: Tamghra Wushen

    AZA: Tamghra Wushen

    Does modern Tamazight (Berber) music include bottle tops and scissors? It does for AZA. An amazing array of instrumentation, wonderfully calibrated, dynamically metered and soulfully sung. Warning: Jam packed with inspiration for your dancing and listenin

    CD price: $15.00

  • DEBU: Palace Troubadour

    DEBU: Palace Troubadour

    Debu's acclaimed fifth offering, this is a musical feast straight from the Royal Court. This 15-song album reflects Debu's versatility and international appeal, featuring songs in English, Spanish, Italian, Turkish, Arabic, Indonesian and Chinese.

    CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $8.88

  • BROTHERS IPP: Domesticated Primates

    BROTHERS IPP: Domesticated Primates

    Upbeat, ethnic, jazzy, percussion

    MP3 price: $7.99

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  • ALEJO: My Creation

    ALEJO: My Creation

    Experimental infusion of pop and Afrobeat

    CD price: $12.00

  • JANINE SANTANA: Soft As Granite

    JANINE SANTANA: Soft As Granite

    Original arrangements of Latin Jazz influence. This is a gutsy, soulful compilation performed by internationally renowned guest artists such as Richie Cole, Jose Madera and others.

    CD price: $12.97

  • RUSSELL IVES: Bandwidth

    RUSSELL IVES: Bandwidth

    Venture into texturally rich cultural hybrids, combining earthy rhythms with tales of personal and spiritual quests. Inspired by his travels to Africa, Europe and Central America, the album is a groov'n tribute to future generations.

    CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97

  • CARMEL DESGROTTES: Feel So Good

    CARMEL DESGROTTES: Feel So Good

    Gospel with a twist of world beat

    CD price: $12.97

  • RANKIN SCROO: SOLID

    RANKIN SCROO: SOLID

    A Dancehall World Beat party!

    CD price: $12.97

  • WIEKE GARCIA: Debut

    WIEKE GARCIA: Debut

    The warm sounds of brasilian bossa nova, the hypnotising sound of the celtic harp, mixed with her warm voice. A cd not easily forgotten.

    CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97

  • DJAYPEE: Tempo...

    DJAYPEE: Tempo...

    Welcome to a universe full of mysticism and creative light that brings electronic music far beyond the edge of Lounge Music and World Beat. Upbeat songs and instrumentals blending influences from different cultures with western groove.

    CD price: $20.00

  • DJAYPEE: Lounge...

    DJAYPEE: Lounge...

    Welcome to a universe full of mysticism and creative light that brings electronic music far beyond the edge of Lounge Music and World Beat, where Eastern Tradition meets Western Groove.

    CD price: $20.00

  • RHYTHM ROOM: Circle of Souls

    RHYTHM ROOM: Circle of Souls

    Take a unique, high-energy ride to a world filled with amazing rhythms from this 9-piece all-original band. Get ready to experience a musical journey with stops at rock, soul, spiritual, new orleans, and other completely cool destinations.


  • ANDREW WIEBE & CAMERON WIEBE: E For Everyone: The Mouse and the Elephant Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

    ANDREW WIEBE & CAMERON WIEBE: E For Everyone: The Mouse and the Elephant Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

    An emotional, hopeful soundtrack that combines world, electronic, and classical elements to pull listeners out of their comfort zones and bring them face to face with the suffering world.

    CD price: $12.00 / MP3 price: $9.00

Top Sellers (see more)

  • BEDLAM BARDS: On the Drift

    BEDLAM BARDS: On the Drift

    With a fervent accoustic style, the Bedlam Bards perform music inspired by Firefly and Serenity. This album is selling faster than ice planets, so order now while you still can.

    CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00

  • ANDY MONROE: Joyful Noise: Disc Two

    ANDY MONROE: Joyful Noise: Disc Two

    relaxing and joyous---soaring vocals, world beats, soulful piano---lush and inspiring.

    CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00

  • LEONOR DELY: Amame

    LEONOR DELY: Amame

    From the producer of Santana, Ozomatli and Ricky Martin, a richly diverse fusion of Afro-Colombian, Afro-Cuban and Caribbean rhythms with an inspirational depth. Featuring Colombia's Millero Congo and various musicians from the Carlos Vives band.

    CD price: $11.99 / MP3 price: $10.99

  • ROBERT SYMONS: Robert Symons Tropicana Steel Pan Bermuda Vol. 1

    ROBERT SYMONS: Robert Symons Tropicana Steel Pan Bermuda Vol. 1

    Soothing Relaxing Popular Favorites and Classic Standards played on the Steel Pan with an Island flavour and a World beat.Sets just the right tone and tropical ambience to complement ANY Occasion.

    CD price: $18.00 / MP3 price: $18.00

  • LEONOR DELY & MILLERO CONGO: Talisman

    LEONOR DELY & MILLERO CONGO: Talisman

    Ancient African sacred drums of the Circumcaribbean with vocals-centered tribalglobal post-urban world-funk fusion.

    CD price: $11.97 / MP3 price: $10.97

  • STROKELAND SUPERBAND WITH FRED ROSS: The Law: According To Fred Ross

    STROKELAND SUPERBAND WITH FRED ROSS: The Law: According To Fred Ross

    Horn driven 'East Bay Soul Music,' in the tradition of Tower of Power.

    CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $11.99

  • SMITH & DRAGOMAN: Under the Lote-Tree

    SMITH & DRAGOMAN: Under the Lote-Tree

    It is difficult to categorize the music of Smith & Dragoman, but listeners seem to agree on the adjectives - "haunting melodies", "amazing harmonies", "poignant themes", "touching lyrics" and "soul-stirring music". World/Folk/Rock/Spiritual

    CD price: $17.99 / MP3 price: $17.99

  • BRÈTE: The Nutcracker Suite Electronique

    BRÈTE: The Nutcracker Suite Electronique

    'Nine Inch Nails' Meets 'Mannheim Steamroller' for an Outrageous Christmas Party. "Crazy. Lunatic. Mental. Swirling. Pulsing. Racing. Bracing. I love it."

    CD price: $14.95 / MP3 price: $9.95

  • SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK: Experience...101

    SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK: Experience...101

    The internationally acclaimed, Grammy-winning female African American a cappella sextet presents a delightful new CD of 18 “life lessons” in song for kids and their parents.

    CD price: $15.00

  • WENDY RULE: The Wolf Sky

    WENDY RULE: The Wolf Sky

    Earthy and Shamanic, Wendy Rule's latest studio album draws on her deep love of magic and nature.

    CD price: $19.00 / MP3 price: $16.00