This is where you'll find music that would be suitable on the Travel Channel and, to some extent, on Discovery Channel and National Geographic. This music will have a sense of discovery and exploration and often with World / Ethnic influences. That's not to say that all the music here will be tribal or have a strong ethnic feel. There's also some music here that just has a slight Latin or Mediterranean feel, making it suitable for enjoying while chilling out on the beach or just enjoying a relaxing holiday at a fine hotel. Mostly, though, this music will convey the moods of Africa, Eastern / Middle East, Far East, South American or other exotic destinations.
Feelgood, smooth and luxurious chill-out / soft instrumental track. Somewhat sensual or luxurious. Breezy, with a very slight Spanish or Mediterranean feel. Imagine cruising on the ocean waves, the sea breeze in your hair and the sun on your face. A nice track for lounge, bar/cafe, relaxation, good times, vacation and travel. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
Super hot latin track! Congas, marimbas, percussion and fiesta. [Tempo: Medium / 150 BPM]
Calm and meditative Chinese music featuring Bawu (wind) and Pipa (strins) accompanied by Daikos and gongs. Music suitable for travel and culture. [Tempo: Slow / 68 BPM]
Suspenseful, ethnic percussion with mysterious pads. A little creepy, foreboding. Can be Africa, Northern Africa, Middle East, Arabia/Arabic or even South American, tribal. [Tempo: Medium / 101 BPM]
A joyful 'farmers wife' type song composed with the meaning of women doing laundry at the river. The track has a world/ethnic feel with perhaps a sense of Eastern Europe or Israel. Female vocal vocalizing (no actual words) sets in at about 50 seconds. Also available as an instrumental version without the vocals; the Instrumental works well as a Childrens track. [Tempo: Slow / 75 BPM]
A Khaligy style track that brings a fusion mode between world music, and khaligy (emirates, saudi, kuwait, Bahrain) it has a dynamic chorus, then it goes back to to a reflective ambient dream. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
Featuring traditional African instruments, such as Cora and Kalimba this track is in a world fusion style and is very evocative and charged with an African spirit. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Joyful, exciting trip into the jungle. Uplifting african chants and instruments (cora, percussion, kalimba) mixed with strings, occasional guitar and flute. Upbeat and motivating. [Tempo: Fast / 133 BPM]
Slow, romantic Brazilian Jazz with a bittersweet longing and lyrical melody on soprano sax. A touching and timeless sound that will compliment sunset beaches, love stories, intimate and elegant locations and dinner parties. [Tempo: Slow / 100 BPM]
A collection of 3 short Oriental / Japanese style stingers/jingles. Koto, strings, ethnic percussion elements. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Lively and upbeat Irish tunes. Bodhran, banjo, guitar, fiddle and tin whistle join together in a popular Irish jig set. First tune is "Blarney Pilgrim", which then leads into Kesh. Both tunes were notated in O'Neill Music of Ireland collection in 1850 - a true "traditional" set of tunes which are popular at many Irish sessions. 100% live performance. This track has two titles because this is traditionally how many Irish pub tunes are performed, as a double set of short tunes, the first leading directly into the second. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 123 BPM]
A mystical and exotic track that combines acoustic guitar with various Moroccan, North African, Middle Eastern instruments, flutes, micro-tuned Kalimba etc. Somewhat dreamy. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 104 BPM]
Merengue, Latin, salsa. Jumpy, Dancing, Exciting. Flute, guitar, Latin percussion, bass, piano. [Tempo: Fast / 144 BPM]
Strumming acoustic guitars with light percussion, with a slightly mystical, earthy sound. Americana influence. [Tempo: Medium / 74 BPM]
A sweet recorder melody played over a slow brazilian Xote. [Tempo: Medium / 75 BPM]
A somewhat eclectic track featuring a mid-tempo electronic beat combined with chopped and processed Indian instruments such as Sitar. Unique and progressive blend of Eastern and Western music styles. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 83 BPM]
A complex and evolving film score piece. Starts off lightly and playful, then develops into a more epic, heavenly, amazed/wondrous orchestral suite. Very cinematic, emotional. Fantasy / Fantastic. Changing between a light and whimsical waltz/dance and the awe inspiring, angelic. Miracles, amazing stories, and more. Good for drama, film/story. [Tempo: Slow / 62 BPM]
Mysterious and haunting, an exotic middle eastern or arabic track based on acoustic guitar, hand percussion, strings and a traditional eastern woodwind instrument duduk. After an opening section with guitar, bass and hand drums, the main beat comes in at about 55 seconds into the track, and then at 1:32 the song reaches its climax. Also available “underscore” mix without the guitar, leaving only the background instruments. Culture, education, traveling, documentary and historical programming. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 104 BPM]
An upbeat, romantic, waltz featuring electric guitar and accordion. Picture picnics in Tuscany, outdoor cafes, a glass of Chianti, touring Rome or driving through the Italian countryside. It's all here in this joyful piece of music. [Tempo: Medium / 165 BPM]
A smooth, ambient chillout piece. Warmly harmonized strings rest beneath calm synth sounds and a steady drum groove to create a gentle and peaceful overall vibe. [Tempo: Slow / 98 BPM]
Soft, melodic, easy jazz. Emotional, loving and tender with acoustic guitar and a soul-jazz beat. The intensity grows somewhat as the track develops, and an electric guitar solo features later in the track. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 84 BPM]
A short, Eastern / Oriental / Greek folk music inspired track. Authentic Arabic music melody in a calm, chilled-out and happy mood. Eastern easy listening featuring Oud and Kanun. Good music for holiday / travel, discovery, happy times. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
Tender, caressing, plaintive latin ballad. Acoustic guitar, subtle piano, brush drums. Romantic, easy, warm and loving. Highly suitable for travel related programming as well as romance, wedding, special memories etc. Exotic and appealing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 110 BPM]
African rhythms dance around an undulating string-filled chorus of pure sunshine. [Tempo: Fast / 126 BPM]
Uplifting, hypnotic and very motivated african percussive track with kalimba, choir vocals and plenty of driving african rhythms. Very groovey and energised. [Tempo: Fast / 150 BPM]
A very positive and uplifting World / Travel / Exploration track. Upbeat, happy and fun, this track will go well with travel programs, hiking and exploration, culture and discovery. Slightly African feel, but can also go well with other world regions. [Tempo: Medium / 136 BPM]
Combining stylistic elements of traditional Indian music and western film music, this colourful and textured track gradually builds up to an emotional yet resolute and satisfying climax. [Tempo: Medium / 105 BPM]
A medium tempo Latin track featuring a punchy brass section, melodic piano lines, and light Latin percussion grooves. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
A passionate latin track with percussion that creates an authentic feel. This track has a live band feel, it has a spanish guitar lead melody. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 160 BPM]
Joyful and picaresque, fun and nice Latin music. This song played with bandoneon and guitars evokes landscapes and costumes of the country people in Argentina. 100% authentic & live performed. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 155 BPM]
A somewhat quirky and strange track with a slightly European or World feel and a fragile female vocal singing or scatting a tentative melody line. Charming / intimate. Different, unique, characteristic. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
Simple hand drums rhythm, drone guitar, and piccolo flute in a celtic or world inspired groove. [Tempo: Medium / 70 BPM]
Summer holidays and vacations in the tropics are evoked by this smooth and relaxed ukulele led tune. Simple and happy. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
Feel the sunshine with this contemporary, uplifting Reggae track. A feel good blend of Caribbean music styles with steel drums, saxophone, organ, guitar, piano, bass and drums. Perfect for any project in need of a happy island sound. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 102 BPM]
An acoustic duet. From the start of harmonic guitars and bells, to its smooth counterpart of strums, the track feels smooth and easy going Americana. The track moves to a dreamy, thought provoking, positive change in the B-section before returning to its laid-back southern comfort theme. [Tempo: Slow / 86 BPM]
A music track that celebrates the diversity, the singularity and the joy of the different peoples, countries, and customs of the world. Motivating, optimistic and hopeful. Authentic & live performed. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
A slow reggae track with a traditional reggae sound. Light and feelgood, relaxed and happy. Drums, bass, organ, electric guitar. [Tempo: Slow / 60 BPM]
Driving electronic pop track with retro electronic beats, lush synths and shimmering pads. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Fun, quirky, and up-tempo, this track has an old-time quality to it, with a remarkable flute melody and a bouncing, animated percussion. It brings to mind classic cartoons. Great for productions that require a jazzy, upbeat, and lively backdrop, such as movies, commercials, TV shows and other projects. [Tempo: Medium / 184 BPM]
An atmospheric, searching piece of music. Ethnic / World influence, combined with a magical, swirly, ethereal feel. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 120 BPM]
Contemporary African music meets a chunky, funky Fatboy Slim style breakbeat groove. Uplifting, fun and danceable this is perfect for any project relating to modern African culture, travel or any project in need of an upbeat African vibe. NOTE: The drum sounds are deliberately distorted for mood/authenticity. This is not an error with the file. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 110 BPM]
A laid back Afro-Cuban style Latin track, featuring a authentic trumpet section and piano playing a Cuban 'montuno'. Perfect for travel shows, commercials for vacations and cruises. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Light-hearted and gently humorous Russian / Eastern European acoustic guitar and piano piece. [Tempo: Medium / 106 BPM]
An upbeat, 90's style hip hop song that features bass, synths, cleared vocal samples, drums, and male rap vocals. Also available without the rap. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 96 BPM]
Drift away into some blissful, electrified jazz-funk. Features various keyboards, vibraphone, guitar, bass and drums creating a hypnotic, funky, laidback groove. Elements of hip hop, acid jazz and funk make this perfect for any project in need of an urban, loungey vibe with a retro twist. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 84 BPM]
Easy going, laid back music track, no worries but tasteful reggae piece. Possibly beach, water, rum and flip flops, or simply lightheartedness and relaxation. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 92 BPM]
Moving and upbeat world music gets jazzy. Ref. Hugh Masakela, Fela Kuti [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 126 BPM]
Nostalgic and intense. Deep and Honest. The Milonga is a Latin musical genre that originated in the Rio de la Plata areas of Argentina and Uruguay and represents in a reliable way the feeling of the people in those lands. 100% authentic & live performed. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 67 BPM]
Traditional South American party track - trumpet, guitars, accordeon, etc. Mexico Amigo! [Tempo: Fast / 127 BPM]
Groovy, summerly HipHop / Pop Track with a typical reggae-sytle guitar which brings positive vibes, a good mood and a nice summer-feeling. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
