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If you feel like listening to something else for a change then listening to your favorite radio station or same old cd/mp3 collection, take a deep dive into my list of world music! Be open minded and have fun!

  • De Jeugd Van Tegenwoordig - Watskeburt?!

    De Jeugd Van Tegenwoordig - Watskeburt?! on Spotify

    Dionne says: "THE NETHERLANDS: Renowned for their musical approach of irreverent, humorous lyrics and electronic beats. Their humorous style is characterized by their frequent use of word play, lyrical flirting with languages other than Dutch."
  • Natacha Atlas - Kidda

    Natacha Atlas - Kidda on Spotify

    Dionne says: "ARABIC: Natacha Atlas is a Belgian singer known for her fusion of Arabic and Western electronic music"
  • Hedningarna - Juopolle Joutunut

    Hedningarna - Juopolle Joutunut on Spotify.

    Dionne says: "SWEDEN: Hedningarna is a Swedish and, for some years partly Finnish, folk music band that mixes electronics and rock with elements from old Scandinavian folk music. "
  • Cesária Évora - Sodade

    Cesária Évora - Sodade on Spotify

    Dionne says: "CAPE VERDE: A Cape Verdean popular singer. Nicknamed the "barefoot diva" for performing without shoes."
  • Bebel Gilberto - Aganju

    Bebel Gilberto - Aganju on Spotify

    Dionne says: "BRASIL: Bebel Gilberto is a Brazilian popular singer often associated with bossa nova"
    • Eden Godsoe: I am not that knowledgeable on world music but do know some bossa nova as our nanny of 7 years sings in a bossa nova band. I've loved getting exposed to this music!

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  • Juan Luis Guerra - Burbujas de Amor

    Eden Godsoe suggests: "Burbujas de Amor is my favorite song on Juan Luis Guerra's Bachata Rosa album. I used to listen to this every day when I was living & working in Costa Rica. Amazing stuff that I still love to listen to today."
    • Eden Godsoe: I couldn't find this album or song on Spotify - they seem to only have his newer music which is good but I like this album best.