Worldbeat is a music genre that primarily refers to a blending of Western pop music with traditional/folk or world music influences. The term is similar by definition to other category labels that refer to a cross pollination of contemporary and roots genres, and which suggest a rhythmic, harmonic or textural contrast between its modern and ethnic elements.
Ethnic instrumental music with gamelan and various percussions. Chilly gamelan melody with rhythmic percussions make creepy mood. Great for graveyard scene in the game, cartoonish ghost or monsters, going to deserted house, forest in darkness, crossing a swamp of crocodile, exploring cave with bats. Instrumental, African, African Dramatic
A varied oriental / chinese / cantonese / tibetan track that goes through various stages of different moods, but with a dark thread running through it. Features taiko, chinese cymbals, finger cymbals and other oriental instrumentation. Instrumental, Asian, Asian
This music is in the style of Jacques Loussier but he didn't record Beethoven's Sixth. The use of his music in scores of adverts including the world famous Hamlet one and over 100 films and many TV series. This is because to use a well known classical tunes, plus swing tempo is always a winner. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Jazz, Ludwig van Beethoven
The intro to 'Serengeti Serenade' features the Kudu [Antelope] horn described as having French horn characteristics. The Kudu or Antelope horn is heard at the conclusion as the hook of the production; African flute, kalimba, sundry percussion. Natives chanting, innocent families & kids, festivities, Mixed Vocals, World Music, African World Fusion
Strong African feel and rhythm, and it sets a very relaxed and joyous mood. Almost hypnotic and so spacious and deeply meditative, so universal in its revelation of what unites us all. This can be a great background track as one travels deep into the interiors of uncharted lakes, plains and jungles, Instrumental, African, African Drums
Bollywood happy instrumental piece featuring mixed flutes, sitars, tablas, drone, cymbals. Celebration, fun party with everyone dancing to the lively beats. Good for an Indian movie or happy ending on a trailer. On a cloud on top of the world celebrating. Travel documentary, cooking show. Instrumental, Indian, Indian Pop
If you were to ask any aspiring physicist about the concept of perpetual motion, they will simply tell you that it is impossible to achieve. However, leave this groovy track on repeat and you will see bodies dancing in an endless fashion. Instrumental, World Music, Latin World Fusion
Laid back Spanish guitar lounge track mixed with Vibes, electronics and big beat giving a Mediterranean Summer feel. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Exciting Authentic and Uplifting African Drumming. Great for safari, adventure, African jungle scenes, travel channel, documentaries. National Geographic TV Films, web flash animation African product placement and ethnic based visuals. Instrumental, African, Ghana
A very fun, classic-sounding Exotica track with a 60's and 70's vibe. Groove to the authentic Latin drums, tenor sax, organ, strings, and more. This track jumps right off of a retro LP record and into your project. Great for exotic, vintage, spy moods, mystery, and more. Instrumental, Jazz, Exotica
This evocative and beautiful female singing and chanting to rhythmic percussion is perfect for anasheed productions. Excellent dreamy atmospheric background music for restaurants commercials documentary, travel, hotels desert scenes or exotic cinematic Middle Eastern productions, Female Vocals, Middle East, Anasheed Contemporary
Rhythmic, droning Indian music suitable for yoga, travel and nature scenes. Bollywood, world music, meditation, mystical, New Age, mystery, mysterious, undiscovered lands. Instrumental, New Age, Ethnic Fusion
A moving and grooving dance party track with a slight latin salsa or tropical feel. Nice and even flow throughout, great as an underscore, for travel, adventure, vacation and fun holidays. Instrumental, Tropical, Tropical Pop
Inspiring, carefree and dreamy instrumental with a smooth Latin groove. Warm and mellow production style featuring flowing passionate guitar melodies, hypnotic electric organ lines and a calm relaxing beat. Creates a heartfelt reflective melancholy mood. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
An awesome asian inspired dance track to get the party going. Loads of sitar percussive wonders with a hot funky bass line. This is hotter than a thali curry! Lovely soft string lines with some loud impact and interesting percussion effects. Ends with a gong beat. Has a fabulous lively drum track, Instrumental, Indian, Indian Pop
All live performed, genuine African drum ensemble. Recorded live in one take by the Shabani Jabiri Bakari ensemble from Bagamoyo, Tanzania. This composition is inspired by a street in Dar es Salaam called "Mtaa Kongo". A very busy street with a lot of people. Instrumental, African, Congo
Mix guitars, disco beats and intense post dubstep basslines and you have this monster of a track. A feel good track with a modern EDM twist. Instrumental, Science Fiction, Robotronica
A peaceful, calm ambient track blending japanese instruments (erhu, percussion) with strings, bass guitar and electronics. Instrumental, World Music, Pan-World Fusion
Cruising the Savanna, on safari or just passing through the townships. A bouncy feel good track driven by a distinctive bass riff and lilting guitar. Sets the ideal scene for documentary, world news, travel, wildlife programs, video games, animation. National geographic. Lonely Planet. Instrumental, Themes, Kwanzaa
Cheerful light tune with guitars and flute to create lively track, swinging and cheerful. The flute melody is catchy and full of sunshine. Upbeat and perky cue. Nat-Geo, Discovery, Travel, Leisure, Organic Retail, Ecological friendly products, Instrumental, New Age, Ethnic Fusion
Here is a sexy, spicy samba instrumental featuring nylon string guitar. Romantic dancing in Rio, carnival, South American travel, cruise ship romance, latin love, Hispanic, Spanish, Portuguese, elevator music. Instrumental, Latin, Latin Easy Listening
let go, trust the future, go to the limit, vacuum tubes, unconscious desires, relax and dream, detached view of the world, the flight dissolves all problems, the absence of gravity makes you free, free from the constraints, Hammond organ feat. by Brian Auger, Male Vocals, Pop, Euro-Pop
Mysterious, sentimental and edgy midtempo cinematic instrumental with marching percussion, piano melody, bass, brass and synth. light tension cue for dramatic scenes of journey, melancholic ways, flowing reflective thoughts, delicate and dark nighttime wandering, loneliness and hopes. loops and cuts, Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Edgy
Vibrant, optimistic, uptempo and contemporary Far Eastern corporate underscore, with a flavour of traditional Japan. A picture of Japan today, from the busy city financial institutions and money markets to the people's lives. Features traditional Japanese instruments alongside modern western beats. Instrumental, Japanese, Japanese Dramatic
Funk-Soul grooves hot out of the streets of Madrid, good vibes that will make your day! Utterly cool male vocal, compellingly warm and highly danceable. Intercity scenes, clubs, high energy productions, high fashion, upbeat documentries or travel in Spain or the vibrancy of Madrid. Male Vocals, RnB, Smooth SoulCaution: Mature Lyrics
Yesterday I went out in the cold and rain with loads of other children to see the Olympic Torch being Lit. Everyone complained about this dreadful weather but still we waited Until the Flame came into sight and suddenly the sun shone in eveyones face. My saxophone solo is my Flame of love enjoy, Instrumental
Bright, upbeat Balkan track with Klezmer style violin, accordion and a vibrant Balkan style drums throughout. Perfect for world documentaries, history shows and celebratory scenes with dancing, celebrations and diverse cultures. Track also has an Eastern European vibe. Instrumental, World Music, Pan-World Fusion
A song of celebration in traditional African style and with traditional instruments. This track is joyful, uplifting and smells of Africa, Instrumental, African, African Traditional
This is a traditional Mambo with Piano, Latin Percussion, Upright Bass and Horns. Dancing With The Stars in Mambo style. Instrumental, Latin, Dramatic Latin
Ambient electronic instrumental score with World and acoustic elements; pensive, hopeful and inspirational vibe ala Zero 7, Massive Attack, Theivery Corporation, Air. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
A unique and lively instrumental with an African sound. All percussion and hand drums. Great for nature, small animals in the jungle, travel documentary soundtrack, native village, safari ambience, underscore, background, cue, etc. Instrumental, African, African Traditional
A rich, lush soundtrack that combines various ethnic / ancient / earthy type sounds with warm pads and a hopeful, inspirational feel. Discovery, amazing journeys, exploration, vast oceans or forests etc. Amazement / Wonderment. Instrumental, Dramatic, Hollywood Orchestral Epic
Songo is a genre of popular Cuban music, created by the group Los Van Van. It offers a new beat. Songo uses a Cuban-style timbale/drum kit hybrid and Pete Bax adds Stan Getz style Tenor Sax playing which makes this track unique. The sax plays cool emotions over a new world class rhythm. Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
Heartwarming emotional and romantic soulful music Featuring beautiful piano melody, vocals, light guitars, hypnotic drum beat and fretless bass. Modern and thrilling. smooth romance rnb flowing, longing and loving. hopeful and sentimental underscore. nostalgic, moody and dreamy. Instrumental, Pop, Pop Groove
An ethereal, arpeggiated synth line floats over an electro baseline and gives a feeling of confidence and assertiveness. Great for use in communications technology or to give any corporate presentation a lively soundtrack. Instrumental, Lounge, Chillout
A heady collection of brand new, hip-swaying, high energy percussion compositions with full arrangements for Oriental dance. Egyptian percussion with an African feel, with hot and driving Brazilian Samba and a hint of Indian spice, mixing it up with Moroccan Shaaby and Flamenco - boiling it up with, Instrumental, Drums, World Fusion Afro Drums
Upbeat island calypso! Conga drums, a horn section, steel drum, bass and acoustic guitar. Very positive and friendly with a catchy melody. Good for many uses! Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Tropical, Calypso
Story song about looking back at good times playing in a band, fiddle driven folk/rock with calypso beat. Funny lyrics, nostalgic tone with happy but slightly wistful chorus. Perfect for movie or sitcom about being in the band, driving around town. catchy Celtic. Irish movie soundtrack. ringtone. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
How far is Rio De Janeiro from Italy? Not as far as you think. Take a smooth bossa nova rhythm, add a sweet melody played by an inspiring mandolin, and there you have a gorgeous jazzy, world fusion track, perfect for relaxed, romantic atmospheres with an ethnic flavor and a Mediterranean touch. Instrumental, Brazilian, Bossa Nova
A chirpy and quirky track with hand percussion and marimba. This track starts with simple percussion and rises up gradually throughout in a crescendo. The track has a positive child-like feel. Great for children's TV, sitcoms, commercials, any positive on-screen picture. Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Classical
Spirited classical guitar arrangement of traditional spanish melody from the town of Malaga. Fiery and up-tempo, this track is perfect for commercial advertising, games, trailers, media, website, corporate presentations, etc. Instrumental, Latin, Spanish Music
All live performed, genuine African drum ensemble. Recorded live in one take by the Shabani Jabiri Bakari ensemble from Bagamoyo, Tanzania. "Tembea" means Walk, and this piece is inspired by the sound and feel of walking. Instrumental, African, African Drums
Featuring drum loops, and lush synth pads, this instrumental track combines a mid-tempo tribal drum beat with layers of melodic synths. Very rich and meditative giving a feeling of peace and yet a bit dramatic in nature. Great as a music bed for film, documentary or presentation, or nature scene. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
