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.
Django Reinhardt Festival 2026: Full Lineup and Concert Schedule
The Django Reinhardt Festival returns to the grounds of Fontainebleau Castle Park from Thursday, June 25 to Sunday, June 28, 2026. What's on the lineup? Expect performances by Asaf Avidan, Meute, Cory Wong, as well as Youn Sun Nah, Gildaa, and Thibault Cauvin. Click here for the full schedule and concert times! [Read more]
