Trying to broaden my horizons

[GorgeousGabe]

I'm trying to listen to some music that's just totally different from western music... does anyone have any suggestions? And I need stuff that I would actually be able to find online. middle eastern music, african music, indian music, whatever else is out there that I don't know about yet- just lay it on me and I'll see what I can dig up.

thanks in advance

[TheBigMachine]

Dude, not many artists other than western artists have their **** up on the net anyway. just run a google man.

[Rams]

http://musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=466187

Some good suggestions in this.

[Meatplow]

go to your local library and hoard the world music section

[Captain Rapeface]

Get OiNK.

[One_Love]

yeah foreal, the world music section.. but western influence has reached almost everywhere.. try antarctica

[niobium]

listen to public radio on weeknights or sunday afternoon frankly

[Laterala]

Could you be a lil more precise? Are you looking for recommendations for any kind of world music no matter the genre or you have something special in mind?
FOr example.. do you prefer etno .. rock?

[Mister Groovy]

/obligatory post recommending Shpongle

/obligatory post reminding everyone that Gabe makes out with guys

[Tyr]

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Azam Ali
Vas
Ravi Shankar

[Noyana]

http://www.northernharmony.pair.com/mp3/index.html

you can see if you like any of that.

they mainly have south african, georgian, corsican, appalachian, shape note, and Bulgarian

[Mister Groovy]

Oh yeah Ravi Shankar kicks ***. Check him out.

[italic zero]

Flamenco has a lot of depth to it. Most people only know Paco de Lucia's solo work (and you should have Fuente y Caudal), if that, but that's not entirely reflective of the music as a whole. Paco also did a lot of work with maybe the most famous flamenco singer, Camarón de la Isla. There are a bunch of legendary singers, and countless flamenco compilations. I once heard a singer who sounded strikingly like Jeff Buckley, but I can't remember his name.

[Tyr]

Fado might be worth checking out. Especially anything by Amália Rodrigues.

[Mister Groovy]

Deep Forest IIRC

[Yuzz]

Isihia: are a Bulgarian music band founded in 2000, the style of which unites elements of Bulgarian folklore and Hesychast Christian chant of the 14th century to create an atmosphere of Balkan spiritual mysticism. One of the darkest and most atmospheric bands I have ever heard - beautiful!

Fela Kuti: is a Nigerian multi-instrumentalist musician and composer and the pioneer of Afrobeat music; which is essentially a fusion of jazz, funk and Traditional African Chant. It is characterized by having African style percussion, vocals, and musical structure, along with jazzy, funky horn sections. The "endless groove" is also used, in which a base rhythm of drums, muted guitar, and bass guitar are repeated throughout the song. The funkiest, most danceable grooves in town.

Kocani Orkestar: are the funkiest Balkan brass band in the world. Their music is a blend of Gypsy tunes from various parts of the Balkans and Turkish/Bulgarian rhythms, with a sprinkle of Latin flavour. With a powerful rhythm section (drummer + four tubas) which rocks like a mutant Balkan funk band on speed and insanely good soloists (sax, trumpet, clarinet, accordion) this band is truly GODLIKE!

[Yuzz]

Dude, not many artists other than western artists have their **** up on the net anyway. just run a google man.

ARE YOU FCUKING KIDDING - GET A CLUE DOOFUS!

[Yuzz]

Also check out Dead Can Dance - neo-classical, ethereal, dark-wave music, inspired from ancient music from around the globe. They use archaic instruments and compositions as well as dark chanting. Fantastic stuff - one of the best Australian bands around.

Also anything and everything by Jan Garbarek (brilliant saxophonist) and Anouar Brahem (genious pianist) both of whom bring unique views to the styles played by their respective instruments. [I couldn't live without these guys making music]