The Tropicals: 35 Years of Caribbean Music in Central Florida
How a strolling reggae trio became Central Florida's most requested corporate act and a fixture at the region's biggest theme parks.
Read moreAbout us - World music, one label.
Goin' Native Records is a Florida-based world music record label established in 1998. We focus on original music and masterful covers from diverse international artists.
From the rhythms of the Andes to the pulse of West Africa, from the islands of the Caribbean to the heart of Central Florida — our artists bring the world's musical traditions to life with passion, skill, and authenticity.
We believe that music is the most universal language. Our mission is to discover, nurture, and share the incredible diversity of world music with listeners everywhere. Whether it's the haunting notes of a Paraguayan harp or the driving beat of Afro-Cuban drums, we're here to bring you closer to the sounds that move the world.
- Artists on our roster
- 13
- Years of world music
- 25+
- Continents represented
- 5
Our values - Rooted in tradition, reaching for the future.
We believe world music has the power to connect people across cultures, languages, and borders.
- Authenticity. We champion artists who stay true to their cultural roots while creating something genuinely new. Every recording on our label carries the soul of its origin.
- Diversity. Our roster spans five continents and dozens of musical traditions — from Andean pan flutes to Jamaican reggae, from West African drumming to Floribbean fusion.
- Community. Goin' Native is more than a label — it's a gathering place for people who love world music. We listen, collaborate, and connect.
From the blog
News, stories, and updates from around the Goin' Native Records world.
Nathi Gcabashe Releases "Strength" on South African Youth Day
Grammy-nominated songwriter Nathi Gcabashe releases her second album on June 16th — South African Youth Day — with a companion documentary featuring Hugh Masekela and Bakithi Kumalo.
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