Ethnic Electronica (also known as Ethno Electronica or Ethno Techno) combines elements of Electronic and World Music and was developed in the 1990s. The term Ethnic Electronica appears in music zines, in online music-related forums and blogs, and also in a title of a 2003 compilation "Another Life: A Journey Into Ethnic Electronica" (Love Cat Music). The term Ethno-Techno was first seen with the release of "Ethno-Techno: Sonic Anthropology Vol 1" Wax Trax! in 1994.
An uplifting, lively and mellow track, featuring Tinglik (a bamboo percussion instrument from Bali), a rhythmic keyboard synth, bongos, congas, and a house style drumbeat. Ideal for travel programs, documentaries, or any scenes needing upbeat, positive and peaceful music with an ethnic feel. Instrumental, Electronic, Ethnic Electronica
Fun, funky upbeat groove that makes you want to dance. Hypnotic synth bass with a grinding rhythm featuring an Afghan Sand Rabab and layered synthesizer patterns. Perfect for an exercise class or club, a fast chase scene in a desert. Instrumental, Electronic, Ethnic Electronica
Hypnotic and repetitive bass driven indie electronic instrumental song with elements of arabic/asian dance. Could fit pretty well either in a Film Soundtrack or in a Crime in Progress/CSI Lab Analysis, etc. Stylistically in the ballpark of Pump it, Killing An Arab, etc. Instrumental, Electronic, Ethnic Electronica
A positive vibe with a hybrid ethic feel. The piece contains various wood mallet types of instruments. the melody is simple and positive, though a bit of a hybrid. The rhythmic tracks are percussive and include timbale. Instrumental, Electronic, Ethnic Electronica
The far East meets the far West. A hybrid electro track that falls into several categories. Picture a fly by of the Great Wall of China. Or a slow pedestrians on a crowded street in Kyoto in the pouring rain. Instrumental, Electronic, Ethnic Electronica
Searching for a fun & happy commercial track to promote your company, product, or service? Here's the perfect 90 second music background for campaigns celebrating cruise lines, theme parks, travel vacations, tropical beaches, sports cars, hip clothes, beverages or just fun times & youthfulness. Instrumental, Electronic, Ethnic Electronica
A true crossover track that could easily find its way into a number of situations. Imagine NHK World doing a feature on outdoor activities in Kyoto with time lapse footage. Or an upbeat documentary on crane game locations in Tokyo. Would also sit well with news "bumper" segments. Instrumental, Electronic, Ethnic Electronica
Cool, laid back Thievery Corporation type beats meet Asian and urban melodies/harmonies. Slick production and a lot of musical detail in this unique global lounge track. 21st century world music. Great for movies/documentaries with cultural/urban/design/fashion/lounge themes and upscale commerials. Vocal Samples, Electronic, Ethnic Electronica
A dance remix of South African underground soul sisters, State Of Cassava with big drums, bass to the fore, twinkling synths and a catchy melody line to remember for years to come! Perfect for movie friend/buddy/family scenes, ringtones, life affirming scenes in television shows/series/adverts,, Vocal Samples, Electronic, Ethnic Electronica
Slow but driving electronica with strings, and a hint of exotic Arabian Nights. Swirling synth parts punctuate a straight-forward drum beat, synth parts resemble an Arabian scale. Instrumental, Electronic, Ethnic Electronica
Ethnic wind instruments, latin percussion, timpani, rhythmic synthesizers, and mystical strings can all be found in this haunting, global piece. Kalahari Dreams evokes the mysteries of the desert and the jungle - perfect for documentaries, travel pieces, film, credits. Electronic, Ethnic Electronica
Spatial ethnic soundtrack with ambient textures, electronic elements and ethnic instruments. Will work well as video background about travel, expeditions to a desert places, documentary. Air piano, solo ac. guitar in a middle part, tuvan male vox. Instrumental, Lounge, World Lounge
An uplifting and spirited world / travel track with a somewhat folky feel. Could be Americas or other part of the world. Good for travel show, amazing journeys and discoveries, nature and wildlife, etc. Instrumental, Electronic, Ethnic Electronica
This track combines a modern, slick beat and a funky groove with exotic, ethnic elements such as sitars and ethnic flutes. The track has a sense of exciting journeys, trips to far away places, discovery and amazement. A meeting of the modern and the native. It sounds fresh and inviting and is, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate World Beat
Flamenco music with a beat machine, very sensual and captivating. The perfect meeting between the Spanish original music and the modernity of music technology. A special plus with an indian Sitar, Instrumental, Electronic, Ethnic Electronica
Church bells and epic, tribal drums open this slow, brooding, mystical soundtrack. Male choir enters at 01:25 and continues building tension throughout the song. After a silent, mournful choral break, the track explodes with orchestral overload (french horn section and church organ is prominent). Instrumental, Electronic, Ethnic Electronica
I imagined a desert vista with light brown sand blown in the wind and a winding king snake ambling across the desert floor. A seductive bedouin beckoning luring or an oasis fooling a weary westerner trying to cross the landscape. Images of a Salamder on a rock under a beating sun. Instrumental, Electronic, Ethnic Electronica
A head-nodding, mantric, groovy piece of atmospheric electronic tune with slight ethnic flavour. A delicate mandolin melody followed by monotonic live slap bass, acoustic guitar and drums surrounded by dub-style tasty pads & electronic pluck sounds. A lot of air. Instrumental, Electronic, Ethnic Electronica
Super-slick and smooth lounge track with class A production, exotic world-music elements, sweet female chants, an air of relaxation and a touch of mystique. Ideal for a travel or cultural documentary, corporate presentation or commercial for upscale items when you want to add some peregrine finesse. Vocal Samples, Electronic, Ethnic Electronica
This track is has another-worldly feel to it. Half time beat, with jungle rythms layered on top, a good blend of organic sounds and electronic touches, with a deep edgy vibe. Instrumental, Electronic, Ethnic Electronica
An ambient track about a travel from the world of dreams to a fine dreamland. Grief and melancholy are expressed here... Instrumental, Electronic, Ethnic Electronica
A oriental, chinese, aboriginal tibetan track with a relaxing thread running through it. Features didgeridoo, chinese wind and ambient background pads and choir. Shamanic rhythm. Instrumental, Electronic, Ethnic Electronica
A oriental, chinese, tibetan track with a relaxing thread running through it. Features santoor, chinese wind and ambient background pads and choir. Suitable for relaxation, meditation, spa treatment, reiki, healing, yoga etc. Instrumental, Electronic, Ethnic Electronica
electronic mix of afrobeat and pop guitars, positive thoughtful, journey like groovy african like but with american influence,, Instrumental, Electronic, Ethnic Electronica
Downtempo chill with a taste of the orient, sit back and relax to this collage of sampled sounds from ethnic records combined to complete the modern samurai song great for resturaunts bars clubs anything where a cool hip vibe is needed. Composed/ Produced by J. Sanchez/M. Meenderink, Instrumental, Electronic, Ethnic Electronica
Dark Afro-Cuban influence, hypnotic. This piece is voodoo through and through. Heavy percussion drives the tempo through wild piano riffs and rhythmic, biting marimba. Exotic & driving, excellent for crime in progress, police chases, evil, murder & mayhem, drug smugglers, extreme sports. Instrumental, Electronic, Ethnic Electronica
Lo-Fi, Chill Hop track with Turkish traditional instrument 'kabak kemane'. This track is best for compilations and other streaming purposes including background music. Instrumental, Electronic, Ethnic Electronica
