About.com: World Music
Music reviews, interviews with bands and artists, profiles of music companies and links.
http://worldmusic.about.com/musicperform/worldmusic/AfroJazz
Promoting talent and originality in music from around the world, including jazz, world, AfroCuban, percussion, alternative, contemporary classical, latin rap, and funk. With artist pages and RealAudio song clips.
http://www.afrojazz.com/
balCanto
Site dedicated to local music (gipsy, gadje, jewish) and jazz from Eastern Europe. With information about traditional instruments, artists, downloads, and a store.
http://www.balcanto.net/
Beyond the World Music Label
Article by scholar Jocelyne Guilbault (UC Berkeley) looking at current issues and problems with the music industry label "world music." Includes extensive bibliography of ethnomusicology articles on the subject.
http://www2.rz.hu-berlin.de/fpm/texte/guilbau.htm
Bhangra.org
A comprehensive resource for bhangra music, video and pictures. Featuring free email, MP3 radio, articles, live chat, and visitor reviews.
http://www.bhangra.org/
Calabash Music
Online education center featuring music instruction, musical instruments and music reviews and recordings from Africa, Europe and Latin America.
http://www.calabashmusic.com/
Chanter - French Music Online
A collection of links, offered in both English and French, regarding French-language music.
http://www.chanter.com/
Ethnobeat
A free and public discussion list about world music and ethnic rhythms.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ethnobeat/
Gong: The Song Collection
An online jukebox of new and old Malay (Melayu), English-language and Hindi songs. RealPlayer required for listening.
http://media.unitele.edu.my/
Music Theme
Afghani, Turkish, English, Indian, Arabic and Pakistani music samples in RealAudio format.
http://www.musictheme.8m.com/
Rhythms of the Globe: Global Rhythms
Music from around the world that transcends cultures and geography.
http://www.rhythmsoftheglobe.com/gr/mu_artists.htm
Rhythmweb
Information and links about percussion and music around the world, browsable by cultures and instruments.
http://www.rhythmweb.com/
World Music Central
Provides news content about world music, festivals, artist biographies, music books and international arts and crafts.
http://www.worldmusiccentral.org/
WorldMusic.de
Online resources for folk and world music in Europe.
http://www.worldmusic.de/
WorldMusic.org.uk
Guide to traditional-based music from around the world. With links to news, reviews, and related sites.
http://www.elbala.free-online.co.uk/wm/
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