World Ethno Pop - Latest

(Still) more World Ethno Pop
From Rai to Chicha, Dangdut, Luk Thung or Kwaito, we will explore through the playlists and videos below the more modern and commercial versions of traditional music, often with elements of fusion and influences from global rhythms, as well as intersting global hip hop and pop songs that show how modern global youth culture reaches in every corner of the planet. These are the hits that many 'locals', especially the young and urban, enjoy for their parties in the countries you visit, on their phone screens and through their earphones, so join them with these popular themes, on the dance floor or in parties where you may be invited...New paragraph

For more great World Music videos to listen to, check the other World Ethno Pop pages here

J'Suis Pas Dupe, a folkish sounding song with beautiful lyrics by Pomme, from mainland France

Toba, a richly choreographed song by Shaa from the East African nation of Tanzania

Keh Ghamu, sweet Pacific islands vibes with this song by the duo Easy Rush from the Solomon Islands archipelago
Mount Lemina, celebrating of a region of natural and cultural beauty, by WameBlood, B-Rad and Jay-Roze from Papua Niugini
Bailinho de Sao Miguel, a popular song by the group Os Panteras from the Portuguese island of Azores in the Atlantic
Feel by Tommy Nee, a New Zealand based singer from the South Pacific New Zealand administered island of Niue
Mashallah, a song and dance number where North Africa meets Bollywood, with Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan from India
Jai Sao Huaphanh, folklore from East Thailand and Laos in a collaborative efforts by Thai and Lao singers
Gatluak, a song and video shot in a refugee camp by activist and war survivor Nyaruach from the young nation of South Sudan
Aldapan Gora, a modern song in the ancient Euskera language, by Huntza from Euskadi, the Basque Country in Spain
Qizg'aldogim, a modern ethno pop song by local superstar Yulduz Usmonova from Uzbekistan
Wolf Totem, a powerful ethno Heavy Metal song and video by The Hu from Mongolia
Bubble Gum, a lively song by Pamyua, the popular Inuit band from Alaska, USA
Wisdom Eyes, a tradition inluenced Heavy Metal tune by Nine Treasures from Inner Mongolia, China
Twalyako Byetwalya by Drift King from Uganda in a folk inspired pop song
Galaat Meni El Nos, a sentimental Rai song by Cheb Kadirou from Algeria
Dhagax Buur by popular singers Mohamed Tobanle and  lovely Sacdiyo Siman from Somalia, in a heartfelt rendition of the song
A classic song by the King of Luk Thung, the late Sayan Sanya from Thailand
Youm Wara Youm, a popular Rai tune by Samira Said and Rai superstar Cheb Mami from Algeria
I Ara Mai Era Au, a folk - pop song by Tao'A from the island of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) in Chile  
Mzin Rgayedha by Cheb Kada from Algeria (click on play)
Ya Zina, a popular Rai song by Raina Rai from Algeria
Mouk Wara, a Rai Chaabi song by the powerful voice of Cheba Nabila from Algeria
Abdelkader, a popular Rai song performed live by three giants of the genre, Cheb Khaled, Faudel and Rachid Taha from Algeria
Traditional country style Laos music by popular singer Junnapar from Laos
Setsokotsane, a lively local sound by Rants'o from the Kingdom of Lesotho
Vuthea, a cute Khmer song with an island vibe by Oun Sas Ey from Cambodia, featuring  Cambodia based Victor Siva
Ethiopiaye, an emotional song for Ethiopians, briliantly performed by Dawit Alemayehu from Ethiopia
Ech Wäert Op Dech Waarden, a ballad by singer Patrice Haas from Luxembourg
Hip Hop Pho Ka Thein, a poppish Morlam song by Thailand born Dutch and Swedish Thai stars Christy Gibson and Jonas Anderson
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