Music world trip: sonorous variety from 12 nations today on Bavaria 2!

Music world trip: sonorous variety from 12 nations today on Bavaria 2!

Bremen, Deutschland - The radio format "Around the World" heralds a new chapter of global sounds on June 2, 2025 at 11:03 p.m. on Bayern 2 with an exciting musical variety from twelve countries. From Brazil to Tunisia, from the USA to Lebanon - this show brings a colorful mix of cultural influences and unique sounds directly into the living room.

The selection of music styles is as diverse as the regions from which they come. The show introduces Global Pop, Dub, Brasil and Mezoued and brings together artists like Quantic from the USA and the Munich group Los Babriks from South America. Ammar 808 from Tunisia and the Lebanese-Chilean duo Yasmine Hamdan and Nicolas Jaar also bring a fresh air into the playlist. Other highlights are Canto Diaspora from Brazil, Babe Roots from Italy, Pachyman from Puerto Rico, the Danish Guiding Star Orchestra and the Swedish formation Death & Vanilla.

the cultural meaning of music

music is not only a feast for the ears, but also an important part of the cultural diversity in our globalized world. Studies on how they are presented on Das-wissen.de show that various music styles reflect the connection between society and identity. The development and spread of genres such as reggae or K-pop can tell us a lot about the cultural roots and challenges of the respective regions.

For example, reggae, which originally comes from Jamaica, is inextricably linked to social and political issues. Similarly, the K-POP, which has become a megatrend worldwide with its catchy melodies and impressive choreographies, is perceived as a symbol for South Korea's cultural upswing.

A look at the commercial music industry

The global music landscape is not only characterized by cultural exchange, but also by economic structures. The international music market is increasingly being dominated by three major major labels: Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment and Warner Music Group. These companies make up a large part of the sales that increase a whopping $ 28.6 billion in 2023-a doubling compared to 2014.

• turnover in the music market 2023: $ 28.6 billion $
• streaming sales: increase from 1.8 to $ 19.3 billion $
• sales share of the independent labels: increase from about 25% to 33%

These market dynamics have an impact on local cultures and their forms of expression. Critics complain that the concentration of the market means that individual voices from underrepresented regions are often pushed into the background.

The importance of live performances is growing, which shows up on the tours of large stars such as Taylor Swift and Metallica, who not only bring people together, but also generate immense financial yields. The music industry is therefore also an engine for social exchange and intercultural understanding.

The upcoming program "Around the World" not only promises an ear full of sounds from all over the world, but also brings the associated cultural stories closer. Music is good - and not only for the ears, but also for the heart and the mind. A good reason to switch on and to go on a listen worth hearing.

Further information on the broadcast is available on Bayern 2 , while Das-wissen.de offers interesting insights into the cultural influences of music. Numbers and facts on globalization in the music industry can be found on BPB .