Countries

Many different countries have developed their own styles of music and knowledge of these can be a map to discover more rare gems. The following will shine a brief spotlight on some of these.

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Italy

If you are interested in some of the best composers and movie scores, Italy might be the place to look...

Poland

Poland has a great history in Jazz. In the 1960s and 70s, Polish Jazz was expanded by pioneers like Tomasz...

South Korea

During the 1950s and 60s, Western music was a strong influence in South Korea. Around that time, you can find...

Germany

Germany’s music scene is a great place to explore if you are interested in electronic sounds and more mechanic, colder...

UK

Music from the UK can be interesting to explore because it was so impactful in shaping various global music scenes....

Brazil

Brazil’s music scene is a great place to dig into if you want to find some of the best rhythm,...

Soviet Union

Much of Soviet music always had a vibe of underground and resistance, which makes it an excellent place to discover...

France

For examples of the best avant-garde experimentation in music, French music can be great for you to explore. French artists...

Sweden

To find a very Nordic style of progressive rock, exploring Swedish music can be a great choice. Swedish progressive rock...

Chile

Chile is another one of those countries that show you how awesome it is to have a global perspective on...

Turkey

Turkey has a great music history. One of its most interesting genres for you might be Anatolian rock. This genre...

Nigeria

Nigeria adds a completely different sound to the global variety of incredible music. The Afrobeat genre is a great example...

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