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MuGlobe β€” Explore World Music on an Interactive Globe
Discover music by place. Explore genres, artists and musical traditions on MuGlobe’s interactive world map, listen to recordings and read their stories.

MuGlobe turns the world into a radio dial. Wander the globe and wherever you land it tunes a station to that place, streaming local music mapped by musical region and genre. Tap the (i) buttons for the history behind each sound and how it evolved, or build playlists as you go. It's free, has no ads, and is a labour of love from Ed Brakus, who has been chasing music from around the world ever since a Tito Puente timbale solo caught him, flicking through TV channels, at eleven. A lovely companion to Earth.fm, if you'd like to keep travelling by ear.

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