20 Best World Music Podcasts

1. World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

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WXPN's live performance and interview program featuring music and conversation from a variety of important musicians
Host Raina Douris
Producer/Network WXPN Listener Supported Radio
Email ****@indie88.com
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 400Facebook 50.1KTwitter 31.5KInstagram 25.5K Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Afropop Worldwide

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Afropop worldwide is your source for music and stories from the African planet. We explore the the world through sound, from the ancient past to the cutting edge present, combining music, history, and culture. Distributed by PRI.MORE Host Georges Collinet
Producer/Network Afropop Worldwide
Email ****@afropop.org
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 369Facebook 21.6KTwitter 13.1KInstagram 8.3K Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Redolent Music Podcast

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Redolent Radio is the weekly podcast of Redolent Music, a new label founded by DJ Chus and La Santa, that represents a multi-cultural and eclectic group of new talented producers from all over the world.Redolent Music is the reminiSCENT of ancient tribal dance music, ethnic deep sounds, evocative rhythms, suggestive vocals, and scented drums that bring them into a modern Electronic Music realm.MORE Host DJ La Santa
Producer/Network Redolent Music
Email ****@lasantamusic.es
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 29Facebook 966Twitter 231Instagram 20.7K Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Music Rewind Podcast

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Hosted by Steve Epley, Music Rewind is a podcast that brings together music enthusiasts, musicians, and industry professionals worldwide to discuss their favorite albums and the personal significance behind them. In every episode, guests share their journey of discovering these musical treasures, highlight what makes them unique, and reveal the profound influence these albums have had on their lives. Perfect for fans searching for in-depth album discussions and personal stories from the music world. A podcast from the Sidereal Media Group.MORE Host Steve Epley
Producer/Network Sidereal Media Group
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 15Facebook 160Twitter 682Instagram 836 Avg Length 73 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. World Music Views

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worldmusicviews.com presents World Music Views Podcast.A show about monetizing the music business, but connecting technology and cultures. Covering the biggest stories in niche music genres around the world.MORE Host JR Watkis
Producer/Network WMV Media
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook 64KTwitter 1.1KInstagram 68.4K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. World Music

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Radio 5MBS broadcasts World Music Music from all around the world every Wednesday at 7-8pmWorld music is an English phrase for styles of music from non-Western countries, including quasi-traditional, intercultural, and traditional music.World music's inclusive nature and elasticity as a musical category pose obstacles to a universal definition, but its ethic of interest in the culturally exotic is encapsulated in Roots magazine's description of the genre as 'local music from out there'MORE Email ****@5mbs.com
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Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. World Music Institute - WMI Plus at Home

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WMI Plus At Home brings you into the personal environments of renowned artists from around the world as they share stories and music in an intimate conversation with a fellow musician, journalist, or ethnomusicologist.These talks were originally presented as live webinars, and you can watch videos of all of our past At Home sessions on our website and YouTube channel. WMI Plus At Home events are supported by donations from world music lovers like you. We thank you! Podcast artwork courtesy of Cody Hudson - https://www.struggleinc.comMORE Host Gaby Sappington
Producer/Network World Music Institute
Email ****@worldmusicinstitute.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 23.4KTwitter 2.6KInstagram 9.3K Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. The Music Survival Guide Podcast

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A podcast dedicated to traversing the tricky world of music and music promotion in the 21st century. Every Wednesday Phil discusses important topics and interviews people in the music industryMORE Host Phil Salter
Producer/Network Music Survival Guide
Email ****@philthemixengineer.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 19Instagram 147 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. The World Music Charts

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The World Music Charts explores one iconic #1 hit each month, focusing on the biggest chart-topping singles from the '60s, '70s, '80s, and '90s. This music history podcast dives into the story behind the song, its rise to the top, and its cultural impact, offering trivia, artist journeys, and the global influence of the world's most legendary hits. Visit the website www.TheWorldMusicCharts.com for additional information.MORE Producer/Network The World Music Charts (www.theworldmusiccharts.com)
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

10. music is everything

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matt hornby and andrew groves are musicians, avid music fans and friends. Join them and their guests in a weekly conversation, as they explore, discover and share the wide world of music and beyond.MORE Producer/Network Music Is Everything
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook 95Twitter 89Instagram 699 Avg Length 80 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Independent Music Podcast

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A weekly show that brings you ten new tracks from artists from across the world. We cover every genre conceivable, from abstract techno, mutated dancehall, dark metal to Chinese bin lid music or something else - if it's recorded outside of the major label system, we're up for playing it. You'll find music you love, music you don't understand, and music that'll change your life.MORE Hosts Gareth Main, Anthony Chalmers
Producer/Network Independent Music Podcast
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 142Facebook 5KTwitter 1.4KInstagram 2.4K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Since Mar 2015 Get Email Contact

12. Secret Sonics

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Join mix engineers Ben Wallick and Carl Bahner as they team up to discuss the real-world trials and triumphs of music production. Tactical advice on skill development, mixing mindsets, personal branding, and achieving work-life rhythm in an evolving industry. The motivation and strategic insights you need to build your dream creative career in music and audio. Fresh episodes every week.MORE Hosts Ben Wallick, Carl Bahner
Producer/Network Ben Wallick and Carl Bahner
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 60Facebook 275Twitter 234Instagram 1.3K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. World Music Foundation Podcast

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The goal of this show is simple: opening minds through Music!We bring you interviews with world-renowned musicians from every part of the globe, as well as our own explorations of musical styles, instruments, and artists. If you believe, like us, that open ears = open minds, then come with us into broader horizons!MORE Host John Gardner
Producer/Network The World Music Foundation
Email ****@theworldmusicfoundation.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 2KTwitter 126Instagram 1.5K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. World Music (Audio)

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Performance of music from around the world.
Producer/Network UCTV
Email ****@uctv.tv
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Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. The World Music Podcast

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Join the World Music Podcast host Will Marsh in celebrating the diversity of the world's music traditions through inspired interviews with musicians from around the globe. This Podcast explores the infinite world of music with curiosity, inspiration and openness. Will's featured guests span a world of perspectives, traditions and genres. From Hindustani classical music to world inspired electronic music, you'll be sure to find inspiration through new sounds and approaches to music.Created, hosted and produced by Will Marsh.MORE Host Will Marsh
Producer/Network Will Marsh
Email ****@willmarshmusic.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14Facebook 246Instagram 1K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. GSMC Music Podcast

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Welcome to the GSMC Music Podcast, your backstage pass to the world of music, hosted by Golden State Media Concepts Podcast Network. We cover the full spectrum of sound, from the pulsating beats of Pop to the raw energy of Rock, from the infectious rhythms of Hip Hop to the all-time hits of Top 40. We discuss industry news, breaking down its significance and potential impact, making it easy for you to stay in the loop. In the dynamic world of music, the GSMC Music Podcast is your reliable source for all things music.MORE Producer/Network GSMC Music Podcast
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Facebook 214Twitter 193 Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. World Music with Trent

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New world music and new world news for the new world order
Host Trent
Email ****@radiohawkesbay.org.nz
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Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

18. The World Fusion Show

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The World Fusion Show brings you the leading innovators in World Fusion music with your host, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Derrik Jordan. Produced in Brattleboro, Vermont at BCTV and featuring interviews, video clips and live in the studio playing with some fantastic World Fusion composers and musicians.The World Fusion Show is currently being shown on 99 community TV stations in 26 states. The podcast is being heard in over 50 countries. We debuted the show in July of 2017 and we release a new episode every 2 weeks...MORE Host Derrik Jordan
Producer/Network Derrik Jordan
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 18 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

19. The World Of Music

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Hi! Welcome to The World Of Music hosted by Nick and Alex. This podcast is a weekly or Bi weekly podcast that goes over new music trends, most popular artists, new songs, new albums, artists you may not have heard about, and overall news about individual artists. Leave Voice Messages to let us know what we can do better to entertain you more!MORE Producer/Network The World Of Music
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact