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This guide is a very brief introduction to finding materials about folk and native musics around the world. It does not cover the contributions to classical, jazz, or mainstream "popular" music by people around the world. This is also a work in progress! We have more resources not listed here that will be added over time. For help finding more, contact a librarian.

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Top World Music Databases

Association for Cultural Equity: Global Jukebox
Over 6,000 music and dance recordings from over 1,000 cultures. Explore by culture, geographical region, and more.

Garland Encyclopedia of World Music Online This link opens in a new window
Includes over 1,200 essays about music from all parts of the world. This is the digital version of the print edition, which is found in the Allen Library reference collection at ML100 G37.
Smithsonian Global Sound This link opens in a new window
Over 3,000 streaming albums of traditional and popular music from around the world.

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