About these World Music Ensembles

The term world music can cover just about anything, from Flamenco guitarists to Caribbean steel drum bands. Whether you are looking for an exotic flavour of another culture for a themed event, or just fancy putting on something a little different in your public venue, with the Last Minute Musicians entertainment directory, booking world music ensembles near you has never been easier!

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Ideal for:

World music ensembles will be brilliant for any event with a strong theme - perhaps you're looking to host a dinner with food from a particular part of the world, organising formal cultural exchange events or simply looking for something a bit different for your birthday party or wedding!

When booking World Music Ensembles:

World music ensembles can come in all sorts of different forms. If you are looking for music from a particular part of the world, you might want to begin by doing some research on what styles of music are popular there. Once you've established that, you can begin to look through the acts on the directory.

Pay careful attention to your prospective act's promotional material and make sure that whatever band you are interested in will be suitable by liaising with both them and your venue.

Prices for World Music Ensembles:

Prices for world music ensembles will depend on how many musicians are in the line up. Duo bands will start at around £350, but larger ensembles of 5 or more will begin at a minimum of £750. Some acts may charge more, depending on their speciality. If you're looking to cut down on travel charges, use the "advanced search" feature to find world music ensembles near you.

About World Music Ensembles repertoire:

Obviously, world music is a very broad term and can apply to all sorts of bands, duos and solo acts. Some of the most popular acts include latin bands, reggae acts and steel drum groups.

Latin acts can be anything from solo jazz performers, to full afro-cuban drum ensembles. They might play anything - Latin jazz, Brazilian samba music, Spanish rumba and Cuban son are some of the popular genres. Popular tunes will include "Guantanamera" and "La Bamba" as well as popular songs from other rock/pop artists like Shakira or Santana.

Steel drum groups will perform many Caribbean classics, as well as reggae tunes. They will often cover popular chart hits, in their own unique style, to add a touch of the familiar to your Caribbean street party atmosphere.

The reggae or tribute bands on the Last Minute Musicians directory will be able to recite your favourite ska, rocksteady and reggae classics by the likes of Bob Marley, Toots and the Maytals and Jimmy Cliff.

There are many other types of acts on the directory, from Greek musicians to gypsy folk performers and traditional Irish groups. Let your imagination run wild!

The World Music Ensembles featured on this page are all members of the LastMinuteMusicians.com entertainment directory. Use the refine section at the top of this page to find World Music Ensembles close to you. Simply choose a county or enter a post code into the "available in" box to refine the listings to your local area. Click the "visit listing" button to see the full profiles of the individual World Music Ensembles. With over 3300 active listings you are sure to find the perfect entertainer, musician, band or entertainment service to make your event just perfect. Don`t forget you can use our online chat (below) to get instant help with your booking.