Other Music in Oakland

The city’s musical beat is one that changes by the second thanks to the fickle nature of creativity and the city residents’ musical tastes. The music industry offers much more than just what plays on the radio, with other music options for those who crave an alternative. Oakland’s other music outlets give listeners access to such genres as art music, big-band and orchestra music, bitpop, funk metal, and folk rock. Many international genres are also popular with listeners, including Arabic pop, bhangra, and Spanish guitar.