Traditional Music

Cossack songs are folk songs which were created by the Cossacks of the Russian Empire.

Japanese folk songs (min'yō) can be grouped and classified in many ways but it is often convenient to think of four main categories: work songs, religious songs (such as sato kagura, a form of

The Carpathian Mountains or Carpathians are a mountain range system across Central and Eastern Europe.

Andalusian classical music is a style of Arabic music found in different styles across the Maghreb (Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, and to a lesser degree in Libya in the form of the Ma'luf style) and

Andalusian classical music is a style of Arabic music found in different styles across the Maghreb (Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, and to a lesser degree in Libya in the form of the Ma'luf style) and

The music of Greece is as diverse and celebrated as its history. Greek music separates into two parts: Greek traditional music and Byzantine music, with more eastern sounds.

The music of Greece is as diverse and celebrated as its history. Greek music separates into two parts: Greek traditional music and Byzantine music, with more eastern sounds.

Japanese folk songs (min'yō) can be grouped and classified in many ways but it is often convenient to think of four main categories: work songs, religious songs (such as sato kagura, a form of

Circassian music is music of the Circassians (Adyghes, Cherkess, and Kabardays), people from Northern Caucasus, Russia. Their music demonstrates their traditions and habits.

Khakassia is a region in Russia. The Khakas people are Turkic, and their culture, including music, has some similarities to the culture of Tuva, a neighboring region in Central Asia.

Forró is the most popular genre of music and dance in Brazil's Northeast. The music is based on a combination of three instruments (accordion, zabumba and a metal triangle).

Middle Eastern music spans across a vast region. The various nations of the region include the Arab cuntries of the Middle East and North Africa.

Bedouin music is the music of nomadic Bedouin tribes of the Arabian Peninsula, Sudan and the Levant. It is closely linked to its text.

The music of Armenia has its origins in the Armenian Highlands, where people traditionally sang popular folk songs. Armenians have had a long tradition of folk music from the antiquity.

Ainu music is the musical tradition of the Ainu people of northern Japan.

Andalusian classical music is a style of Arabic music found in different styles across the Maghreb (Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, and to a lesser degree in Libya in the form of the Ma'luf style) and

Medieval music consists of songs, instrumental pieces, and liturgical music from about 500 A.D. to 1400.

The music of the nomadic and rural Turkmen people is closely related to Kyrgyz and Kazakh folk forms.

Renaissance music is vocal and instrumental music written and performed in Europe during the Renaissance era. Sephardic music is an term used to refer to the music of the Sephardic Jewish community.

Classical Turkish music, sometimes known as Ottoman classical music, developed in Istanbul and other major Ottoman cities and towns through the palaces and Sufi lodges of the Ottoman Empire.

Gnawa music is a rich Moroccan repertoire of ancient African Islamic spiritual religious songs and rhythms. Its well-preserved heritage combines ritual poetry with traditional music and dancing.

Hungarian folk music (Magyar Népzene) includes a broad array of Central European styles, including the recruitment dance verbunkos, the csárdás and nóta.

Native American music plays a vital role in history and education, with ceremonies and stories orally passing on ancestral customs to new generations.

The music of Greece is as diverse and celebrated as its history. Greek music separates into two parts: Greek traditional music and Byzantine music, with more eastern sounds.

Tibetan Buddhism is the most widespread religion in Tibet. Musical chanting, most often in Tibetan or Sanskrit, is an integral part of the religion.

Hindustani music style is mainly found in North India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. It exists in four major forms: Dhrupad, Khyal (or Khayal), Tarana, and the semi-classical Thumri.

Music of the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (a state that existed until 1991) includes the music of its constituent republics: Socialist Republic of Slovenia, Socialist Republic of

Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is located mainly in the Himalayas. Music of Nepal refers to the various musical genres played and listened to in Nepal.

Gnawa music is a rich Moroccan repertoire of ancient African Islamic spiritual religious songs and rhythms. Its well-preserved heritage combines ritual poetry with traditional music and dancing.

Iranian traditional music, also known as Persian classical music, refers to the classical music of Iran.