World music, folk music or ethnic music... world music covers a wide range of musical styles that are not part of the mainstream (pop, rock, classical music, jazz, rap, electro...) and reveal ethnic or traditional components.
Today, there are many artists who pay tribute to world music, each offering us a unique musical voyage of discovery of 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, as well as 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.
Festival Au Fil des Voix 2026 in Paris: Cléa Vincent, Klô Pelgag... lineup announced
Four Paris venues are gearing up to host world music from January 29 to February 14, 2026, for the 19th edition of the "Au Fil des Voix" festival. Who's on the lineup? Cléa Vincent, Klô Pelgag, Lagon Nwar, Aïda Nosrat, Kutu, Radjha Ally, and Siân Pottok, among others. [Read more]
Calema in concert at Paris' Accor Arena in February 2026
Calema, formed by brothers Antonio and Fradique, announce a huge concert in Paris! Join the Portuguese duo on stage at the Accor Arena on Saturday, February 21, 2026 for what promises to be a very festive show! [Read more]
