Discover new music with the WMN Playlists!

Want to listen to something new? Then head over to the Playlists section of the WMN website, where a fantastic variety of musical styles and cultures from all over the world awaits your eager ears!

All you need to do is select your destination of choice and let the stream of lovely FREE music flow! Whether at work, rest, or play, there’s a playlist for every mood and occasion. Here are a few highlights, but there's so much more to explore, so go ahead!

The Music of Brazil
Brazilian music is recognised globally, and yet its presence on the World Music scene is only just the tip of the iceberg. A cocktail of African, European and Indian ingredients underlies a national genius for music, creating a variety of rhythms and regional genres.

In the small state of Israel you can find Jewish immigrants from 127 countries all round the world. They started to return in 1882 after two thousand years of exile in the diaspora, and they brought with them their traditions, languages and, of course, their very different traditions of music.

Ghana: From Highlife to Hiplife
Highlife – Ghana’s urban dance music – has had enormous influence throughout West Africa. In the early years of Ghana’s independence, it became the national music and one of the most popular, enduring and adaptable African styles.

Jazz and Blues Legends

The Rough Guide To Jazz And Blues series was created with the aim of breathing new life into classic recordings and producing exceptional audio clarity. Reborn and remastered, the series features greats such as Billie Holiday, Muddy Waters and Ella Fitzgerald. Listen to the selection of tracks from the series, chosen by our resident bluesman, Neil Record.