Top 10 Countries with the Best Singers and Bands
When it comes to the countries with the best singers and bands, it's not just about who dominates the charts - it's about which places consistently produce musical talent that leaves a lasting impact on audiences worldwide. Every region brings its own flavor, shaped by local culture, history, and musical tradition, and that's what makes this list so interesting. You might think of countries that are famous for their legendary artists and groundbreaking groups, but there are also plenty of surprises. Music fans from around the globe have shared their thoughts on which countries have given us the most memorable acts, and now it's your turn to weigh in.
Having lived in the Philippines for a while now, I can confidently say that Filipinos are incredibly talented singers! Every time I attend a party in the Philippines, there is always karaoke available.
Even without a microphone or backing track, they can sing impressively a cappella. Children in the Philippines start learning to sing before they even learn to read and write, and they grow up to be truly talented. They truly deserve the title of having the most gifted and talented singers.
I don't care what anyone says, America created the most popular music genres in the world. So, all these people saying K-pop is good should remember that they use a lot of auto-tune as well. In reality, they can't sing any better than anyone else. They are primarily popular for their looks. I think India also has some really great singers, as do Latin Americans with beautiful voices like Luis Miguel, Yuri, and Ricardo Montaner. But either way, America will always be number one because it created the remarkable genres we have today.
Additionally, I have not seen any better singers than Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston, among many other legendary artists. As for the Philippines, I don't really have much of an opinion on why it's ranked number 1. I have never heard any type of Pinoy music, so I can't say whether it's bad or good. But I believe America deserves its place.
QUEEN! That's all that needs to be said. The greatest band on the planet. EVER! Most talented, most awesome, most eclectic, and absolutely the most phenomenal band ever to grace the Earth. QUEEN will always be the very BEST!
They sound totally new, fresh, relevant, and oh so timeless. Never old, stale, dated, or boring like a lot of others. Every song is so different from any other. No two sound even similar. They're so completely diverse, from the intensity of Stone Cold Crazy and Dead On Time to the loveliness of Love Of My Life and Save Me, there is something for everyone.
QUEEN is truly jaw-droppingly awesome, with four of the most talented musical geniuses ever, symbiotically weaving their brilliance into a treasure trove of sheer ecstasy. QUEEN!
Canada should be ranked after the United States. Canadian singers rock! There are so many, including Shania Twain, Avril Lavigne, Victoria Duffield, and Alyssa Reid.
Canadian music is good. I cannot explain everything in this box.
Well, AC/DC has sold over 90 million albums. The Bee Gees have sold over 80 million albums, and Olivia Newton-John has sold 30 million albums. These three artists started their recording careers in Australia. Other Australian music exports like INXS, The Little River Band, Kylie Minogue, and Men At Work have each sold over 20 million albums worldwide.
Additionally, Silverchair has sold over 10 million albums. John Farnham, Jimmy Barnes (solo), and Cold Chisel combined, along with country singer Slim Dusty, have sold over 6 million albums. That is all quite impressive for a country of 24 million people.
We have Avicii, Robyn, ABBA and we have won the Eurovision Song Contest six times. We are the most beautiful people walking this earth.
Sweden has good singers, and their songs are really good.
PewDiePie. Okay? We have the best singers.
I am surprised this is not first. After all, most classical composers came from Germany. Besides, they have a nice, strong voice filled with accent.
As far as French bands go, well, pretty much everyone is familiar with the likes of Daft Punk, Air, and Justice, whose new album is out this week. However, that is not all there is to French music. The country has inspired a number of fascinating musical movements over the years, from the modern chanson of the 1960s through the cold wave of the 1980s. Check out this excellent compilation if that genre interests you. Additionally, there has been a recent explosion of French dance music.
The Carmen opera from the French composer Bizet is the most played in the world. From Bizet to Daft Punk, passing by Edith Piaf and French rap, which is second in the world behind the USA, France should be ranked higher.
Finland has to be in the TOP 10! Artists include Apocalyptica, Finntroll, Korpiklaani, Negative, Children Of Bodom, Hanoi Rocks, and Nightwish.
The Newcomers
Thailand has good singers. I've listened to many songs, and they are good.
Yuna, the R&B Queen of Asia, makes most of her songs by herself.
Yuna became the first Asian singer to be nominated at the BET Awards in the USA.
Her album CHAPTER (2016) was chosen as one of the Top 10 Best R&B Albums of 2016 by Billboard.
I don't understand why New Zealand is so far down when it rightfully should be at the top. Most people in NZ can sing, and that's no exaggeration. The Maori culture has a big music influence.
There's not a soul in NZ who doesn't know at least two people in their own family that can sing.
New Zealand has many great singers and songwriters like Lorde and Brooke Fraser. Most people in NZ write their own songs or sing great songs in new ways.
NZ singers are amazing! Such soulful tunes. I'm glad it's at 8th, but we need it higher!
By watching The Voice Global, Norway, hands down, has the best singers. No other country even comes close.
Norwegians have the most beautiful voices in the world. Their voices sound even better when they sing.
Norway should be ranked higher. It has really great singers and bands.
Indian classical music is the best in the world. Even some from the West come to learn Indian music. No other country has music as soothing as Carnatic and Hindustani music.
As a learner of Carnatic music and someone who has listened to Western music too, I proudly say that our music is far ahead. However, it often goes underrated. Many Indians are blindly following the West.
Even many Indian songs now are composed in Western scales, which is not good. Our music is our identity. Punjabi music, Hindustani music, and Carnatic music must be the top three.
This is so biased. Who conducted this research? I disagree with South Korea being ranked 20th. There are many more strong singers in South Korea than even in America or the UK. However, since most South Koreans don't sing in English and their music isn't marketed globally, you can't really benchmark Korean music. What the West is exposed to is just the tip of the iceberg. Some of the world's best musicians hail from South Korea.
South Koreans are extremely tenacious and do not settle for mediocrity as a nation. There is a lot of competition, and if you don't keep producing music regularly, you just don't make it in South Korea. Consequently, most Korean artists diligently study music and singing, often surpassing Americans, who frequently lack technical training. I believe Filipinos probably have natural talent, largely because they sing English songs. Having watched singing competitions, I noticed many exceptionally talented performers in America and the UK are few. However, watch South Korean shows, and you'll find that 90% of entrants sing extremely well.
Lebanese singers have great talent and voice. They can also speak fluently in three languages. The best singers include Elissa, Nancy Ajram, and Myriam Fares.
We have the best DJs who are known worldwide, and a lot of the shows they have in other countries began in the Netherlands, for example, The Voice.
Just watch The Voice of Holland, and you'll understand!
U2, Enya, The Dubliners, The Pogues, Ronan Keating, and so on. Ireland has, in my opinion, the best artists.
Ireland's singers have a distinct voice compared to others if you get what I'm saying.
I mostly heard of it through anime. But even if the language barrier is present, the emotions reach.
I've heard some great anime songs, and I really like them.
Just think of great bands like L'arc en Ciel or X Japan - that is just the cherry on top! There are lots of great artists in Japan who can perform without autotune. Not all good Japanese music is in anime. In fact, anime songs cannot be compared to the real thing. Overall, it is better than most music from the USA. I am neither American nor Japanese.
Shakira, people! Also, Juanes and every singer of urban music is somehow related to them. I believe they need greater appreciation.
Colombia has Shakira, the top Latin American female artist, and Juanes, the male artist with the most Latin Grammys. Also, rising stars include J Balvin, Maluma, and Karol G.
Are you kidding? Pakistani singers are actually the best. I do not like being biased because I haven't explored some of the top countries listed here, but Pakistan is definitely underrated. NFAK would have performances where English people would attend! We need more recognition of Pakistani classical music today. They excel in every genre of music, though they sometimes face low exposure because it is Pakistan. And that is sad.
This is true. Bands were popular during the 90s, and during that period, Pakistan's pop scene was flourishing. At present, considering everything Pakistan has to offer, they have definitely made their mark and done justice to the music Pakistan has always excelled in. Bands are very much alive in Pakistan. I wish the world would give Pakistan a chance to listen to their music too.
