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    This playlist introduces a dynamic new generation of flamenco musicians who retain the techniques of traditional flamenco, but also take inspiration from pop, jazz, and blues.
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    In the second half of the '80s, the success of Enya and the rest of a new generation of New Age artists led to the genre's second wind. Embracing everything from digital instruments to pop crossovers, New Age reached a whole new audience.
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    Originating in the 1950s, bossa nova (Portugese for "new trend") combined harmonies and rhythms from American jazz with Brazilian samba. Now these songs have become standard jazz repertoire.
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    Coined by visual artist Byron Werner in the 1980s, Space Age Bachelor Pad music encompasses the hi-fi aesthetic of the 1950s and early '60s. Beloved by even its most tongue-in-cheek fans, let this playlist soundtrack your next party.

1000 Songs You Wanna Hear Before You Die

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    This epic playlist features a thousand essential recordings that every person with an ear should hear. Suffice it to say, this playlist has a bit of everything.

2011 Americana Music Awards

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    Listen to all of the artists and songs nominated for a 2011 Americana Music Award.
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Amazon's 100 Best Songs of 2011

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    The best songs of 2011, as chosen by the editors of Amazon. Download the full list at http://amazon.com/mp3

An Introduction to Flamenco

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    This playlist introduces a dynamic new generation of flamenco musicians who retain the techniques of traditional flamenco, but also take inspiration from pop, jazz, and blues.

Asian Underground

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    Asian Underground is a catch-all term for British artists and DJs of South Asian (Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan) descent who use the traditional sounds they heard in their homes growing up to create sexy beats for western nightlife.

Bamboleo

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    The Gipsy Kings got this party started internationally, but there's much more to the Spanish rumba. Warning: playlist may cause exhaustion due to dancing on the table 'til dawn.

Billboard's 100 Best Songs of 2011

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    The most popular songs of the year, across all genres, as ranked by Billboard chart placements.

Bing Crosby & More

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    Songs by Bing Crosby and similar artists

Blue Eyed Soul: The 70s

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    As blue-eyed soul matured beyond its '60s roots, elements of funk, fusion and even disco beats started to percolate through the music. Come back to the decade where blue-eyed soul expanded its mind.

Blue-Eyed Soul's Second Wave

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    In the 1970s and '80s, blue-eyed soul loosened its original strict definition to mean any rock or pop song featuring a soulful, R&B-influenced sound, especially in the vocals. Come back to the time when soul was soul, no matter where it came from.

Blue-Eyed Soul: The 1980s

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    At the dawn of the 1980s, blue eyed soul began to expand in new directions as ex-punks and rockers discovered the joys of Motown and Stax singles. The resulting blend of pop and R&B was one of the defining sounds of the era.

Classic Bossa Nova

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    Originating in the 1950s, bossa nova (Portugese for "new trend") combined harmonies and rhythms from American jazz with Brazilian samba. Now these songs have become standard jazz repertoire.
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Club des Belugas and More

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Crosby, Stills & Nash and More

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    Songs by Crosby, Stills & Nash and similar artists

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young & More

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    Songs by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and similar artists

Early Delta Blues

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    Dating back to 1930s, these are some of the earliest recordings of blues music. Though it had humble beginnings, the blues music of the Mississippi Delta paved the way for rock & roll.

Early Texas Blues

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    Johnny Cash called the Bristol sessions of 1927 "the most important event in the history of country music." This open-mike recording session for Appalachia's "hillbilly" musicians was the commercial debut of Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family.

Electro Swing

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    A genre that originated in Eastern Europe, electro-swing combines the classic swing sounds of the 1930s with house and electronic beats. This'll get your body moving, big daddy.

Essential Bluegrass

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    Bluegrass is a genre of country music that emerged from Appalachia in the 1940s as a faster, more complex take on traditional string band music. Listen to the songs that have helped define this rich, and surprisingly diverse, musical tradition.

Essential Waltzes

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    Throw on your gown and tails and head to the ball with these fifty legendary waltzes.

Fais Do-Do: Old School Cajun & Zydeco

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    The yearning, country-tinged feel of Cajun music and the blues-based, party-starting grooves of zydeco are at the core of Louisiana's musical tradition. These are the old-school artists who built the sound.

Folk Music

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    The massive post-war folk revival in Britain emphasized 19th century work songs, including industrial labor songs and sea shanties. Here are the most important recordings of Britian's traditional music movement.
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Global Cafe

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    The world comes together when chill beats meet international rhythms. Songs for cocktail or coffee hour, or just for grooving to the global beat.

John Barrowman & More

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    Songs by John Barrowman and similar artists

Lady Sings the Blues

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    Classic female blues singers from the 1920s through the '50s, from the lowdown dirty Beale Street blues to the sanctified gospel of the storefront churches.

Lisztomania

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    Franz Liszt was the superstar of the romantic period and his performances caused "Lisztomania" across Europe. His pyrotechnic virtuosity made him the sexiest composer alive and his works teased the senses with his devilish touch. Dare to indulge yourself.

Loreena McKennitt & More

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    Songs by Loreena McKennitt and similar artists

Martini Swing

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    This playlist takes you back to a time when Sinatra was king, men wore suits, and everyone swilled martinis like the world was going to end in nuclear winter. Thankfully, it didn't, and the swingin' lounge music of the era lives on.

Metropolitan Opera 2011-2012

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    Listen to essential arias from operas being performed during Metropolitan Opera's 2011-2012 season, ranging from Puccini's classic "La Bohéme" to Philip Glass' experimental "Satyagraha."

Murder Ballads

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    A disturbed sibling of traditional folk ballads, murder ballads detail the motivation, execution, and aftermath of killings.

New Age

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    Songs by Medwyn Goodall and similar artists
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    Before New Age became codified as a genre, artists incorporated everything from folk and classical to ambient flavors. Going all the way back to the '60s, these proto-New Age artists soothed the soul with warm, welcoming tones.
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    Like Vinyasa, these songs are both flowing and dynamic; some songs clear the mind while others energize the body. Relax and focus with these soothing New Age songs and instrumentals.
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    In the second half of the '80s, the success of Enya and the rest of a new generation of New Age artists led to the genre's second wind. Embracing everything from digital instruments to pop crossovers, New Age reached a whole new audience.
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    Let these instrumentals and vocals ease and relaxe your romantic moments - Music by artists of EverSound.
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New Age Yoga

NPR's 50 Favorite Albums of 2011

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    Songs from the best albums of 2011, as chosen by NPR.

Nuevo Flamenco

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    This playlist introduces a dynamic new generation of flamenco musicians who retain the techniques of traditional flamenco, but also take inspiration from pop, jazz, and blues.

Opera Babylon

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    Explore new and historic divas and divos, singing the legendary arias from all the most famous operas of the last 300 years.

OPM

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    Get your pop on Manila-style with some original Pinoy jams.
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Picker's Paradise

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    Some of the heaviest hitters ever to hoist a bluegrass axe, from the old school (Bill Monroe) to the new crew (Chris Thile).

Rolling Stone's 50 Best Albums of 2011

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    The 50 best albums of 2011, as chosen by the editors and contributors of Rolling Stone Magazine.

Space Age Bachelor Pad

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    Coined by visual artist Byron Werner in the 1980s, Space Age Bachelor Pad music encompasses the hi-fi aesthetic of the 1950s and early '60s. Beloved by even its most tongue-in-cheek fans, let this playlist soundtrack your next party.

Stan Rogers & More

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    Songs by Stan Rogers and similar artists

Telluride Bluegrass 2011

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    Some of the heaviest hitters ever to hoist a bluegrass axe, from the old school (Bill Monroe) to the new crew (Chris Thile).

The Beatles & Friends

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    The Beatles are arguably the most important group in the history of recorded music. This playlist features essential songs by The Beatles, solo recordings by individual members, as well covers from their friends and indebted followers.

The Bristol Sessions

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    Johnny Cash called the Bristol sessions of 1927 "the most important event in the history of country music." This open-mike recording session for Appalachia's "hillbilly" musicians was the commercial debut of Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family.

Today's Americana

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    Listen to key tracks from today's most popular Americana albums, as measured by the Americana Music Association's weekly airplay chart.

Traditional Bluegrass

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    Strictly adhering to its heritage, traditional bluegrass is music performed in the style of the genre's founding father Bill Monroe -- that is, fast tempos, tight harmonies, and virtuosic banjo, mandolin, and fiddle playing.

Traveling Riverside Blues

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    Long before the blues went electric and urban, these rural pioneers were laying down the foundations of the genre, usually with no more than a voice and acoustic guitar.

Western Swing

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    Strictly adhering to its heritage, traditional bluegrass is music performed in the style of the genre's founding father Bill Monroe -- that is, fast tempos, tight harmonies, and virtuosic banjo, mandolin, and fiddle playing.

Willie Nelson & More

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    Songs by Willie Nelson and similar artists