World Music Bands & Musicians for Hire

Browse 1345 world music acts and global musicians available for hire. These talented artists bring authentic sounds from across the globe, with an average booking price of $834 and prices starting from $33.

Featured world music artists have earned 2184 reviews from real clients, maintaining an average rating of 5 out of 5. From traditional folk ensembles to contemporary fusion groups, these international musicians offer authentic performances for weddings, cultural celebrations, corporate events and private parties. Use the filters below to narrow your search by location, price range, and specific musical traditions to find the right global music act for your event.

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Traditional Neapolitan and Italian American duo

United Kingdom

London, England

4 reviews

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Zaz

Soulful, dynamic vocals & strictly tasteful covers

United Kingdom

City of Westminster, England

3 reviews

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4 piece Irish Folk at Ballad Group

Ireland

Dublin, Leinster

7 reviews

Book from €450 (EUR) - get a quote

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Solo steelpan playing with vocals as needed

Canada

Brampton, Ontario

6 reviews Avg. response time: 4 hours

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International Saxophonist playing with DJs - Events, Weddings, Party

Czech Republic

Ostrava, Moravskoslezsky

6 reviews

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Expressive Solo Violinist Performing Any Genre You Can Imagine

Australia

Melbourne, Victoria

11 reviews

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Cape Verdean roots x Global vibes. Live Music with Soul and groove

Portugal

Lisbon, Lisbon District

3 reviews

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Solo cello player performing wide variety repertoire, from classical to jazz.

Italy

Bergamo, Lombardy

2 reviews

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Professional, versatile and experienced Male vocalist with an African twist.

United Kingdom

Milton Keynes, England

15 reviews

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Zebby Melody: The Soulful Fusion of Reggae, Soul, and Ska

United Kingdom

Wolverhampton, England

4 reviews

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Solo accordion, acoustic or amplified, totally mobile on request

United Kingdom

London, England

16 reviews

Book from £333 (GBP) - get a quote

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A professional violinist - ideal for various types of events and concerts

Switzerland

Zürich, Canton of Zurich

17 reviews

Book from €250 (EUR) - get a quote

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Soulwaves is a multi-lingual band specializing in Bollywood and western music.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Central and Western

18 reviews Avg. response time: < 1 hour

Book from $2000 (USD) - get a quote

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Flamenco meets the Tango Nuevo of Astor Piazzolla

Italy

Florence, Tuscany

7 reviews

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Soft Sound Fusion: Bolero, Danzón, Bossanova, Cuban Son, Chá-chá, Soft Jazz.

Spain

Barcelona, Catalonia

7 reviews

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Hire World Music

World music encompasses an extraordinary range of musical traditions, styles and cultural expressions from every corner of the globe. These global musicians and international music artists preserve ancient traditions while often incorporating contemporary elements, creating performances that transport audiences across continents and through centuries of musical heritage.

What World Music Artists Bring to Your Event

Professional world music performers offer authentic cultural experiences through traditional instruments, native languages, and time-honored musical arrangements. Many artists specialize in specific regional traditions, such as African entertainment featuring djembes and kora, Asian entertainment with sitars and gamelan orchestras, or Brazilian entertainment showcasing samba and bossa nova rhythms. Global music ensembles often provide educational commentary about their cultural background, making performances both entertaining and enlightening for guests.

Popular Events for World Music

Cultural festivals and diplomatic events benefit enormously from authentic world music performances that honor specific traditions and foster international understanding. Wedding celebrations often feature world music when couples want to honor their heritage or incorporate meaningful cultural elements. Corporate events gain sophistication and global perspective through international music artists, while private parties become memorable cultural journeys. Many venues book Cuban entertainment for Latin-themed events or French entertainment for elegant soirées, creating engaging atmospheric experiences.

World Music Booking Costs

Global musicians and world music ensembles typically charge between $33 and $11523, with the average booking cost around $834. Pricing varies significantly based on group size, traditional costume requirements, specialized instrument transportation, and performance duration. Solo artists playing portable instruments generally cost less than full traditional orchestras requiring extensive setup and multiple performers.

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Frequently asked questions


Most world music acts bring their own traditional instruments, which are often rare or specialist items not readily available. For workshops where participants need instruments, these are usually provided by the performer. Gig Heaven recommends confirming what is included.

Many world music acts specialise in the music of particular regions or cultures and can provide an authentic experience including traditional instruments, costumes and customs. To get the best results, specifying the cultural tradition you are looking for when browsing or making an enquiry.

The world music acts include performers from a vast range of musical traditions including African, Latin, Asian, Middle Eastern, Celtic, Caribbean, Balkan and many more. Many acts offer fusion styles that blend traditional sounds with modern genres.

Many world music acts offer drumming circles, dance workshops or music-making sessions as part of their booking. These interactive elements are popular at festivals, corporate events and school programmes. It is advisable to ask about workshop options when contacting performers.

Hiring world music suits a wide range of events including multicultural weddings, corporate diversity events, international festivals, themed parties, cultural celebrations and educational workshops. World music brings authentic cultural experiences to events and appeals to diverse audiences.

The average price for world music on Gig Heaven is $834, with rates from $33 to $11523. Cost depends on the number of musicians, performance duration and the musical tradition involved. World music spans an enormous range of styles and instrumentation, so the format and scale of the act are the main pricing factors.

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Booking world music as early as possible increases the chance of securing their availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged performances for clients with just a few hours' notice.

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