World Music Bands & Musicians for Hire

Browse 1337 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 $848 and prices starting from $32.

Featured world music artists have earned 2106 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 perfect global music act for your event.

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Classically trained sitarist to perform at your event, with or without tabla.

United States

Montclair, Essex County

6 reviews

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Five piece Scottish Celtic band - for Ceilidhs, weddings, pubs, and festivals

United States

Alexandria, City of Alexandria

1 review

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Latin Flamenco Jazz

United States

Miami, Miami-Dade County

2 reviews

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Sitar & T! Live & Prerecorded DJ classical Indian background music DJ.

United States

Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County

0 reviews

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One-man band as an Electric Violinist. Play all genres and weddings/events.

United States

Houston, Harris County

0 reviews

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Live Music Performer. Electric and Acoustic Violin.

United States

Miami, Miami-Dade County

5 reviews

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Live Bollywood Singers and DJ Services

United States

Jersey City, Hudson County

18 reviews Avg. response time: 4 hours

Book from $175 (USD)* - get a quote

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I provide different sized bands - Jazz, blues, Bossa Nova, Latin Jazz and more.

United States

North Miami, Miami-Dade County

3 reviews Avg. response time: 1 hour

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International violin Virtuoso ranging in multiple genres.

United States

Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

6 reviews

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Accordion player - World music in Jazzy style

United States

Roselle Park, Union County

5 reviews

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Houston based sax player with over 25 years experience.

United States

Houston, Harris County

6 reviews

Book from $300 (USD)* - get a quote

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brass band / marching band / jazz combo / dance band

United States

Houston, Harris County

5 reviews Avg. response time: 1 hour

Book from $150 (USD)* - get a quote

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Four piece Brazilian Jazz band!

United States

Centreville, Fairfax County

0 reviews

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Professional violinist for your events .

United States

Charlotte, Mecklenburg County

4 reviews

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Sitar artist based in Dallas, Texas

United States

Dallas, Dallas County

4 reviews Avg. response time: 3 hours

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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 $32 and $11467, with the average booking cost around $848. 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


    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 world music 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 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.

    Most world music 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 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.

    The average price for world music on Gig Heaven is $848, with rates from $32 to $11467. 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.

    Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% deposit to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

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