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.
World beat track. Chilled-out drum groove with lush orchestration and a wailing, sorrowful female vocal. A sense of the Middle East, Arabia, Persia or perhaps Northern Africa, mixed with modern/western elements. Somewhat mystical/mysterious. [Tempo: Medium / 89 BPM]
Ethnic percussions and other instruments mixed with a relaxed and positive sounding groove. Piano is the lead instrument in this composition which also is filled with soothing guitars. [Tempo: Medium / 112 BPM]
A cheap cantina with drunk Italian musicians playing an authentic tarantela. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 130 BPM]
Contemporary Mexican / Latin American track. Happy and bouncy, in traditional South American / Latin American feel. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 180 BPM]
An upbeat and fiery Latin salsa track for culture videos, travel, commercials, TV shows and all kinds of Latin festivities. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 192 BPM]
A lively Bossa Nova groove featuring talking drum, horns, Latin percussion and techno EFX. The insistent whistle gives this music a real party atmosphere. Rio, here we come! Great for Latin club scenes, barrios, Central America, South America, dance competition, romance, travel, sunsets, beach and tropical adventures. [Tempo: Medium / 85 BPM]
Forward moving guitar based track joined by piano and percussion elements. Half way through it has a slight world / oriental feel, perhaps travels across Asia / the Far East, or ancient wonders and discoveries. Atmospheric, mystical, exploration and discovery. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Merengue, Latin, salsa. Jumpy, Dancing, Exciting. Flute, guitar, Latin percussion, bass, piano. [Tempo: Fast / 144 BPM]
A nicely flowing Reggae track. Gentle, easy-going and feelgood. Also available in an Underscore version, without the lead guitar. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 88 BPM]
Picture a sleepy town in Mexico, it’s hot, the sun is high in the sky, and the Spanish girl walking by is beautiful, romance is in the air. Nylon Guitars strum, piano melody plays, percussion elements glide in the background. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 112 BPM]
Very Powerful riff/groove driven track. Has many different flavours within it. The b part has acoustic guitars, verse 2 synth pads and funky rhythm guitars. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 156 BPM]
Modern trance groove features authentic African percussion, kalimba and ram's horn. [Tempo: Fast / 126 BPM]
A singer-songwriter country folk song about the "fullness" one gets from a new loving relationship. Lyrics are sung in the Tagalog language. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 126 BPM]
10-string viola playing over a pop brazilian percussion. A bit of Xote, a very popular rhythm in Brazil. [Tempo: Medium / 92 BPM]
This track is created in documentary style. It features Acoustic Guitars, flute, indian percussion, mandolin, gamelan bells, strings, organ and drums. Suspense and mystery lead to a feeling of hopefulness and positive Himalayan Spirituality. Section three feels upbeat, positive and a feeling of finality. Plenty of underscore to work with. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 110 BPM]
Brazilian, latin merengue style. Happy, dancing with brass, piano and percussion. [Tempo: Fast / 111 BPM]
A melodic, feel-good, ukulele royalty free music track. Upbeat ukuele with acoustic, grooving drums. Accompanied by piano, electric guitar and bass guitar. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
India, modern meets traditional. Corporate, technology, with tabla, percussion and orchestra. [Tempo: Fast / 119 BPM]
A Chinese/ Japanese style piece of music, used to represent a Kung Fu Master while he is teaching one of his students how to fight. Opening with big taiko drums, followed by the Chinese stringed instrument called the Erhu, then by a male choir chanting like a monks, who build the track up to its climax. [Tempo: Medium / 82 BPM]
Calm and positive music featuring traditional Japanese / Oriental instruments. Meditative and cultural. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 58 BPM]
An updated version of the best selling track "Montuno". Faster, with an interlude and a different drum groove. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Calm, mellow, soft, relaxing, tranquil and spacious track with an unusual sounding, clean guitar playing a simple haunting, slightly melancholic melody. Like a cross between a harmonica & a soft accordion. Atmospheric, peaceful, dreamy, moody & hypnotic. Would suit dramatic / cinematic / romantic / nostalgic projects. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Traditional percussion instruments combine with an electronic flair and mysterious background vocal tracks to create this grooving piece. [Tempo: Medium / 106 BPM]
A sorrowful and bittersweet music ballad available with Hebrew vocals, or as an instrumental. A summary of the lyrics; a queen is singing her lament and sorrow, what good are all my riches, when I am so sad? The track has a Middle Eastern or Hebrew, Israeli feel and background. Lament, loss, sorrow, regret. The Instrumental version is good for background music for travel, drama, ethnic mood etc. [Tempo: Slow / 60 BPM]
A strong Chacarera ( Argentina Folk Music) with all the drive of the farms and the tradition of the gauchos of the pampa in Argentina. Ideal for use with travel images, field landscapes, and cultural documentaries. 100% authentic & live performed. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
A blend of Latin Afro, tropical and modern Reggae pop. Uptempo, fun and happy. Features ethnic flute playing the melody. Party atmosphere. Great for tropical settings, travel, Miami, beach, parties, Carnival, South America, Jamaica. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 93 BPM]
An energetic, lively Latin composition featuring a great beat, Latin percussion, a catchy melody on vibes and piano and an exciting horn section. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 101 BPM]
An easy-going, laid back and somewhat lazy Reggae groove, with light, melancholic melodies. A nice and summerly, chilled-out reggae track featuring electric guitar, drums, bass, organ. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 75 BPM]
Party on the town with this salsa/pop hybrid right off the streets of Miami. [Tempo: Medium / 112 BPM]
Nice acoustic country track. [Tempo: Medium / 83 BPM]
Influenced by the sights and sounds of China with a driving yet curious and mysterious feel, this track features an array of melodic and non melodic percussion, hulusi, strings and guzheng. Great for films, documentaries, travel, martial arts, history, culture and cuisine. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 125 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]
Feelgood, medium to slow Reggae track. Happy and relaxed, with traditional reggae band instrumentation of drums, bass, hammond organ and electric guitar. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 89 BPM]
Ambient, atmospheric track with a World / Middle East / Egyptian atmosphere. Mystical and mysterious, great for exploration, perhaps ancient Egypt, discovery, adventure, mystery. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Smooth and sexy summer groove good for Fashion programs, Style Videos, beach modelling scenes and catwalk videos. Stylish music suitable as a background. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Sun-drenched party vibes! Very Summery and upbeat feeling track in a tropical, disco house style. Ideal for travel, beauty, youth-programming and any scene that could use a happy groove. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
Moody and atmospheric blues-rock ballad. Electric guitar over piano, acoustic guitars, synth, drums & bass. Underscore version is suitable for background use, or just as it is. [Tempo: Medium / 70 BPM]
A joyful, spirited and light Asian / Far Asia / Oriental track featuring a mix of indigenous / ancient instruments with a softly flowing background atmosphere. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
Catchy, upbeat, modern African track with saxophones, guitars, percussion and bass. Happy and positive vibe great for travel, commercials, family and children, celebrations, dancing or any project looking for a fun, african themed soundtrack. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]
A really nice, happy and playful kids track with a subtle world / jungle / exotic / discovery / travel and adventure type feel. Cool marimba groove with bongos and a cute & perky flute melody. Great for childrens TV, games and more. Lasts 30 seconds. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Relaxed and laid back traditional African music with a contemporary mood and feel. Great for festive moments, culture and travel. Lots of mbiras [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 83 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]
Mellow and warm, melodic piece featuring an ethnic sounding harp like instrument and reverberant flute. Appealing ethnic / world music. [Tempo: Slow / 96 BPM]
Moving and upbeat world music gets jazzy. Ref. Hugh Masakela, Fela Kuti [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 126 BPM]
Festive and yet ambient, featuring horns and traditional Latin percussion in a ambient modern electronica atmosphere. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Slow-building, spacious, determined & dreamily flowing rock track with emotively soaring & passionate melodic lead guitar that floats high above the stratosphere. Soft, serene and nostalgic in tone. Let the memories flood back and immerse you. Reminiscent of Dave Gilmour, Satriani and Beck. [Tempo: Medium / 120 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]
Calm, exotic, peaceful, dancing, pretty & relaxing track mixing kalimba with beach percussion. Thoughtful, soothing, serene, simple, repetitive and full of tropical holiday / beach atmosphere. Would suit dramatic / romantic / documentary / travel type projects. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 77 BPM]
Fun In the sun, sand under your feet, with your shades on... It’s Limbo Time. Dance groove, Electric guitars and marimba play off each other and create an easy pop track with an Island feel. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
Reggae track, slow to medium tempo with a traditional reggae rhythm. Available with, or without, a Santana inspired solo guitar. (The Underscore version is without the lead guitar). [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 75 BPM]
