World music, folk music, ethnic music... world music covers a wide range of musical styles outside the mainstream (pop, rock, classical, jazz, rap, electro...), with ethnic or traditional components.
Today, there are many artists who do world music proud, each offering us a unique musical voyage of discovery through rich and varied cultures, such as Mongolian diphonic singing, Katajjaniq, the famous throat-singing of the Inuit, Joïk, the traditional song of the Sami people, Latin and Andean music from Latin America, Gypsy music andAfropop, not forgetting morna, the famous musical practice straight from Cape Verde.
Among the great names who have helped world music diversify are the fascinating and unforgettable Cesária Évora and the incredible Calypso Rose, as well as Goran Bregović, Aït Menguellet, Youssou N'Dour, Ballaké Sissoko and the Buena Vista Social Club.
If you've got a hankering to travel to Africa, North America, Asia or South America thanks to ethnic or traditional sounds, all without leaving the capital, then find out about upcoming 'world music' concerts in Paris.
Calema in concert at the Accor Arena in Paris in January 2025
Calema, formed by brothers Antonio and Fradique, announce a huge concert in Paris! Join the Portuguese duo on stage at the Accor Arena on Friday, January 10, 2025, for what promises to be a very festive show! [Read more]
Sidiki Diabaté in concert at Paris La Défense Arena in February 2025
Sidiki Diabaté announces his return to the capital! Join the famous Malian singer, musician, composer and instrumentalist in concert at the Paris La Défense Arena on Saturday February 8, 2025. [Read more]
