Ravi Shankar
Indian Classical · India
Sitar virtuoso, bringing Indian classical music to the West
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Indian Classical · India
Sitar virtuoso, bringing Indian classical music to the West
Indian Classical · India
Tabla master, fusion collaborations
West African · Mali
Kora virtuoso, preserving griot tradition
Indian Classical · India
Bansuri master, Hindustani classical music
West African · Guinea
Djembe master, traditional Manding music
Romanian Folk · Romania
Pan flute virtuoso, film soundtracks
Arabic Classical · Lebanon
Oud virtuoso, political activism through music
Japanese Traditional · Japan
Shakuhachi master, Zen philosophy through music
Caribbean · Trinidad and Tobago
Steel drum innovator, pan music pioneer
Zimbabwean · Zimbabwe
Chimurenga music, political activism
Australian Aboriginal · Australia
Didgeridoo master, cultural preservation
Persian Classical · Iran
Santur virtuoso, Persian classical music
Peruvian · Peru
Cajón master, Afro-Peruvian music
Brazilian · Brazil
Capoeira master, berimbau player
Andean · Bolivia
Andean folk music, charango ensemble
Chinese Classical · China
Erhu virtuoso, Chinese classical music
West African · Mali
Kora virtuoso, contemporary collaborations
Japanese Traditional · Australia
Shakuhachi master, cross-cultural fusion
Caribbean Jazz · USA
Steel drum jazz fusion
Rock · United States
Electric guitar virtuoso, psychedelic rock pioneer
Jazz · United States
Trumpet virtuoso, jazz innovator, fusion pioneer
Folk Rock · United States
Singer-songwriter, Nobel Prize winner, folk and rock pioneer
Soul · United States
Queen of Soul, powerful vocalist, civil rights icon
Soul · United States
Multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, Motown legend
Classical · United States
Cellist, cultural ambassador, cross-genre collaborations
Electronic · Iceland
Singer-songwriter, electronic music pioneer, avant-garde artist
Afrobeat · Nigeria
Afrobeat pioneer, political activist, multi-instrumentalist
MPB · Brazil
Tropicalia pioneer, singer-songwriter, cultural icon
Malian Blues · Mali
Desert blues guitar, blending traditional Malian music with American blues
Afro-Pop · Mali
Golden voice of Africa, blending traditional Malian music with modern pop
Mbalax · Senegal
Senegalese mbalax music, powerful vocals, social activism
Afro-Pop · Benin
Beninese singer-songwriter, blending traditional African music with contemporary styles
Jazz Fusion · Cameroon
Bass virtuoso, blending Cameroonian music with jazz
Afro-Jazz · Cameroon
Saxophone master, creator of 'Soul Makossa'
Tuku Music · Zimbabwe
Tuku music, blending traditional Shona music with contemporary styles
Afro-Jazz · South Africa
Trumpet virtuoso, anti-apartheid activist, jazz fusion
Afro-Pop · South Africa
Mama Africa, anti-apartheid activist, powerful vocals
Mbalax · Senegal
Senegalese singer, mbalax pioneer, political activist
Isicathamiya · South Africa
A cappella group, isicathamiya style, Paul Simon collaborator
Afro-Pop · South Africa
White Zulu, anti-apartheid activist, cultural bridge-builder
Malian Blues · Mali
Blind couple, Malian blues duo, world music stars
Desert Blues · Mali
Tuareg desert blues band, political activists, guitar virtuosos
Desert Blues · Niger
Tuareg guitarist, desert blues virtuoso, cultural ambassador
Malian Pop · Mali
Singer-songwriter, actress, cultural bridge-builder
Funk · United States
Godfather of Soul, funk pioneer, dynamic performer
Soul · United States
The Genius, soul pioneer, blind pianist and vocalist
Soul · United States
Prince of Motown, soul singer, social activist
Soul · United States
King of Soul, powerful vocalist, '(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay'
Soul · United States
King of Soul, smooth vocalist, civil rights activist
Soul · United States
Soul singer, smooth vocalist, 'Let's Stay Together'
Soul · United States
Soul singer, songwriter, civil rights activist
Soul · United States
Soul singer, 'Mustang Sally', dynamic performer
Soul · United States
Soul singer, 'When a Man Loves a Woman', emotional vocalist
Soul · United States
King of Rock 'n' Soul, powerful vocalist, dynamic performer
Soul · United States
Soul singer, 'Hold What You've Got', dynamic performer
Soul · United States
Soul singer, 'Patches', blind vocalist
Soul · United States
Soul singer, 'You Don't Miss Your Water', Stax Records artist
Rock · United Kingdom
Most influential band in history, pop and rock pioneers
Rock · United Kingdom
Heavy metal pioneers, hard rock legends, 'Stairway to Heaven'
Progressive Rock · United Kingdom
Progressive rock pioneers, concept albums, 'The Dark Side of the Moon'
Rock · United Kingdom
Operatic rock, 'Bohemian Rhapsody', flamboyant performances
Rock · United Kingdom
Greatest rock and roll band, blues rock pioneers, longevity
Art Rock · United Kingdom
Chameleon of rock, Ziggy Stardust, genre-bending innovator
Pop Rock · United Kingdom
Piano rock pioneer, flamboyant performer, 'Rocket Man'
Blues Rock · United Kingdom
Guitar god, blues rock pioneer, 'Layla'
Rock · United Kingdom
Led Zeppelin guitarist, producer, rock legend
Rock · United Kingdom
Led Zeppelin vocalist, rock legend, powerful voice
Rock · United Kingdom
Beatles co-founder, peace activist, 'Imagine'
Rock · United Kingdom
Beatles co-founder, bassist, 'Yesterday'
Rock · United Kingdom
Beatles guitarist, 'My Sweet Lord', sitar player
Rock · United Kingdom
Beatles drummer, 'Octopus's Garden', peace activist
Progressive Rock · United Kingdom
Pink Floyd bassist, songwriter, 'The Wall'
Progressive Rock · United Kingdom
Pink Floyd guitarist, 'Comfortably Numb', producer
Rock · United Kingdom
Rolling Stones frontman, dynamic performer, rock legend
Rock · United Kingdom
Rolling Stones guitarist, 'Satisfaction', rock legend
Rock · United Kingdom
The Who vocalist, 'Baba O'Riley', rock legend
Rock · United Kingdom
The Who guitarist, songwriter, 'Tommy'
World Music · Israel
Israeli singer, 'Im Nin'alu', Yemenite Jewish music
World Music · Israel
Israeli sister trio, Yemenite folk-pop, 'Habib Galbi'
World Music · Israel
Israeli musician, The Idan Raichel Project, multicultural fusion
World Music · Israel
Israeli-Palestinian singer, actress, multicultural bridge-builder
World Music · Israel
Israeli singer, peace activist, multicultural fusion
Arabic Music · Lebanon
Lebanese diva, 'The Voice of Lebanon', Arabic music legend
Arabic Music · Lebanon
Lebanese singer, 'The Voice of Lebanon', traditional Arabic music
Arabic Music · Lebanon
Lebanese singer, actress, 'The Diva of the East'
Arabic Music · Lebanon
Lebanese composer, pianist, political satirist
Arabic Pop · Lebanon
Lebanese pop singer, 'The Queen of Arabic Pop'
Arabic Pop · Lebanon
Lebanese pop singer, actress, 'The Queen of Arabic Pop'
Arabic Pop · Lebanon
Lebanese pop singer, 'The Queen of Arabic Pop'
Arabic Pop · Egypt
Egyptian pop singer, 'The King of Arabic Pop'
Arabic Pop · Egypt
Egyptian pop singer, actor, 'The Prince of Arabic Pop'
Arabic Music · Egypt
Egyptian singer, 'The King of Arabic Music'
Turkish Music · Turkey
Turkish musician, ney player, world music fusion
Turkish Pop · Turkey
Turkish pop singer, 'The Queen of Turkish Pop'
Turkish Pop · Turkey
Turkish pop singer, 'The Prince of Turkish Pop'
Turkish Pop · Turkey
Turkish pop singer, Eurovision winner, 'The Queen of Turkish Pop'
Latin Pop · Colombia
Colombian singer, 'Hips Don't Lie', world music fusion
Latin Rock · Mexico
Mexican guitarist, 'Smooth', Latin rock fusion
Tejano · United States
Tejano queen, 'Como La Flor', Latin music legend
Latin Rock · Colombia
Colombian singer, 'La Camisa Negra', Latin rock fusion
Merengue · Dominican Republic
Dominican singer, 'Ojalá Que Llueva Café', merengue and bachata fusion
Salsa · Cuba
Cuban singer, 'La Reina de la Salsa', salsa legend
Salsa · United States
Puerto Rican percussionist, 'El Rey del Timbal', salsa and mambo pioneer
Salsa · United States
Puerto Rican trombonist, salsa pioneer, social activist
Salsa · Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican singer, 'El Cantante de los Cantantes', salsa legend
Salsa · Panama
Panamanian singer, actor, politician, salsa and social activist
Salsa · United States
Puerto Rican singer, 'I Need to Know', salsa and pop fusion
Latin Pop · Cuba
Cuban singer, 'Conga', Latin pop pioneer
Latin Pop · Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican singer, 'Livin' la Vida Loca', Latin pop superstar
Latin Pop · Spain
Spanish singer, 'Bailamos', Latin pop superstar
Latin Pop · Spain
Spanish singer, 'To All the Girls I've Loved Before', Latin pop legend
Latin Pop · Spain
Spanish singer, 'Corazón Partío', Latin pop and flamenco fusion
World Music · France
French-Spanish singer, 'Me Gustas Tu', world music fusion
Tango Fusion · France
French-Argentine group, tango and electronic fusion
Alternative Rock · Mexico
Mexican rock band, 'Eres', alternative rock pioneers
Latin Pop · Mexico
Mexican singer, 'Querida', Latin pop legend
Reggae · Jamaica
Reggae legend, 'No Woman, No Cry', Rastafarian icon
Reggae · Jamaica
Jamaican reggae musician, 'Legalize It', Rastafarian activist
Reggae · Jamaica
Jamaican reggae musician, 'Blackheart Man', Rastafarian spiritualist
Reggae · Jamaica
Jamaican reggae musician, 'The Harder They Come', reggae pioneer
Reggae · Jamaica
Jamaican reggae musician, 'The Israelites', ska and reggae pioneer
Reggae · Jamaica
Jamaican reggae musician, 'Pressure Drop', reggae pioneer
Afrobeats · Nigeria
Nigerian singer, 'Ye', afrobeats superstar
Afrobeats · Nigeria
Nigerian singer, 'Essence', afrobeats superstar
Afrobeats · Nigeria
Nigerian singer, 'Fall', afrobeats superstar
Afrobeats · Nigeria
Nigerian singer, 'Koroba', afrobeats queen
Afrobeats · Nigeria
Nigerian singer, 'Johnny', afrobeats superstar
Afrobeat · Nigeria
Nigerian musician, Fela Kuti's son, afrobeat continuation
Afrobeat · Nigeria
Nigerian musician, Fela Kuti's son, afrobeat continuation
Afropop · Nigeria
Nigerian singer, 'Jailer', afropop and folk fusion
Afropop · Nigeria
Nigerian singer, 'Heartbeat', afropop and soul fusion
Mbalax · Senegal
Senegalese singer, 'Firin' in Fouta', mbalax and world music fusion
Classical · Germany
German composer, 'Symphony No. 9', classical music legend
Classical · Austria
Austrian composer, 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik', classical prodigy
Baroque · Germany
German composer, 'Brandenburg Concertos', baroque master
Romantic · Poland
Polish composer, 'Nocturnes', piano virtuoso
Romantic · Hungary
Hungarian composer, 'Hungarian Rhapsodies', piano virtuoso
Romantic · Germany
German composer, 'The Ring Cycle', opera revolutionary
Baroque · Italy
Italian composer, 'The Four Seasons', baroque master
Impressionist · France
French composer, 'Clair de Lune', impressionist pioneer
Impressionist · France
French composer, 'Boléro', impressionist master
Modern · Russia
Russian composer, 'The Rite of Spring', modern music revolutionary
Romantic · Russia
Russian composer, 'Swan Lake', romantic master
Romantic · Germany
German composer, 'Symphony No. 1', romantic master
Opera · Italy
Italian composer, 'La Traviata', opera master
Baroque · Germany
German composer, 'Messiah', baroque master
Romantic · Austria
Austrian composer, 'Ave Maria', romantic master
Romantic · Germany
German composer, 'Carnaval', romantic master
Romantic · Germany
German pianist, composer, romantic master
Romantic · Germany
German composer, 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', romantic master
Romantic · Czech Republic
Czech composer, 'New World Symphony', romantic master
Israeli Pop · Israel
Israeli pop singer, 'Tel Aviv', modern Israeli music superstar
Israeli Pop · Israel
Israeli pop singer, 'Kama At Yafa', Israeli music legend
Israeli Pop · Israel
Israeli pop singer, 'Bo', Israeli music superstar
Israeli Pop · Israel
Israeli pop singer, 'Hakol Over', Israeli music legend
Israeli Pop · Israel
Israeli pop singer, 'Achshav', Israeli music star
Israeli Pop · Israel
Israeli pop singer, 'Yalla', Israeli music star
Hip-Hop · United States
American rapper, 'Empire State of Mind', hip-hop legend
Hip-Hop · United States
American rapper, 'Gold Digger', hip-hop innovator
Hip-Hop · United States
American rapper, 'Lose Yourself', hip-hop legend
Hip-Hop · Canada
Canadian rapper, 'God's Plan', hip-hop superstar
Hip-Hop · United States
American rapper, 'HUMBLE.', hip-hop innovator
Hip-Hop · United States
American rapper, 'Illmatic', hip-hop legend
Hip-Hop · United States
American rapper, 'Changes', hip-hop legend
Hip-Hop · United States
American rapper, 'Juicy', hip-hop legend
Hip-Hop · United States
American rapper, 'Gin and Juice', hip-hop legend
Hip-Hop · United States
American rapper, producer, 'The Chronic', hip-hop legend
Hip-Hop · United States
American rapper, 'It Was a Good Day', hip-hop legend
Hip-Hop · United States
American hip-hop group, 'Fight the Power', political rap pioneers
Hip-Hop · United States
American hip-hop group, 'Walk This Way', hip-hop pioneers
R&B · United States
American singer, 'Single Ladies', R&B superstar
R&B · Barbados
Barbadian singer, 'Umbrella', R&B superstar
R&B · United States
American singer, 'Yeah!', R&B superstar
R&B · United States
American singer, 'Fallin'', R&B superstar
R&B · United States
American singer, 'All of Me', R&B superstar
Pop · United States
American singer, 'Uptown Funk', pop superstar
Pop · United States
American singer, 'Shake It Off', pop superstar
Pop · United States
American singer, 'Poker Face', pop superstar
Pop · United States
American singer, 'Thank U, Next', pop superstar
Pop · Canada
Canadian singer, 'Baby', pop superstar
Pop · United Kingdom
British singer, 'Shape of You', pop superstar
Pop · United Kingdom
British singer, 'Hello', pop superstar
Rock · United States
American singer, 'Hound Dog', rock and roll legend
Rock · United States
American singer, 'Johnny B. Goode', rock and roll pioneer
Rock · United States
American singer, 'Tutti Frutti', rock and roll pioneer
Rock · United States
American singer, 'That'll Be the Day', rock and roll pioneer
Rock · United States
American singer, 'Great Balls of Fire', rock and roll pioneer
Rock · United States
American singer, 'Blueberry Hill', rock and roll pioneer
Rock · United States
American singer, 'Bo Diddley', rock and roll pioneer
Jazz · United States
American jazz trumpeter, 'What a Wonderful World', jazz legend
Jazz · United States
American jazz composer, 'Take the A Train', jazz legend
Jazz · United States
American jazz saxophonist, 'Ornithology', bebop pioneer
Jazz · United States
American jazz saxophonist, 'Giant Steps', jazz innovator
Jazz · United States
American jazz pianist, 'Round Midnight', bebop pioneer
Jazz · United States
American jazz trumpeter, 'A Night in Tunisia', bebop pioneer
Jazz · United States
American jazz singer, 'Summertime', jazz legend
Jazz · United States
American jazz singer, 'Strange Fruit', jazz legend
Jazz · United States
American jazz pianist, 'One O'Clock Jump', jazz legend
Jazz · United States
American jazz clarinetist, 'Sing, Sing, Sing', swing king
Jazz · United States
American jazz pianist, 'Tea for Two', jazz virtuoso
Jazz · Canada
Canadian jazz pianist, 'Hymn to Freedom', jazz virtuoso
Jazz · United States
American jazz pianist, 'Cantaloupe Island', jazz innovator
Jazz · United States
American jazz pianist, 'Spain', jazz innovator
Jazz · United States
American jazz saxophonist, 'Footprints', jazz innovator
Jazz · United States
American jazz bassist, 'School Days', jazz fusion pioneer
Jazz · United States
American jazz keyboardist, 'Reach for It', jazz fusion pioneer
Rock · United States
American rock musician, 'Peaches en Regalia', rock innovator
Rock · United States
American rock musician, 'Trout Mask Replica', rock innovator
Rock · United States
American rock guitarist, 'Paris, Texas', rock innovator
Rock · United States
American rock musician, 'Rain Dogs', rock innovator
Rock · United States
American rock guitarist, 'Saints', rock innovator
Rock · United States
American rock musician, 'Naked City', rock innovator
Rock · United States
American rock guitarist, 'Have a Little Faith', rock innovator
Rock · United States
American rock drummer, 'Conception Vessel', rock innovator
Rock · United States
American rock saxophonist, 'Rush Hour', rock innovator
Rock · United States
American rock guitarist, 'A Go Go', rock innovator
Rock · United States
American rock group, 'Shack-Man', rock innovators
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