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In a recent post, I spoke of the JAMMitors, the custodial band that plays in Future world in Epcot. The JAMMitors are good, but they are not the only musical group that plays in Epcot. There are Musicians of Epcot that are fun to see, and are great musicians. They can be found all around the World Showcase. Many People don’t take the time to stop and watch a show or listen to the Music in the World Showcase, they think it is just there to add to the culture of each pavilion, but if you take the time to sit and listen, or stop and watch, you may just enjoy an Unknown Magic.

If you enter the World Showcase from Future World, and start around to your left, the first Pavilion you come to is Mexico. At different times throughout the day, the Mariachi Cobre comes out to play. This 12-piece Mexican Mariachi band plays on the steps of the Mexican Pavilion (and sometimes inside) every day. They play Mexican Folklore music, and put on a great show. They have been playing in Epcot since 1982, and although the members have changed over the years, many of the players have been with the group for quite some time.

As you continue walking, After Norway, you will come to the China Pavilion. In this Pavilion you will find the Zheng musicians. The Zheng is an instrument resembling a table zither and Si Xian is the name of the harp-like music played on it. The sound that comes from the Zheng, is a very natural sound, that will remind you of a waterfall or even the wind.

Continuing on your trip around the World Showcase, you will come to Germany after the Outpost. Germany is host daily to the Oktoberfest. Here you will find the Oktoberfest Musikanten. They play traditional Bavarian Music, wear lederhosen, yodel and make sure you have an enjoyable time while eating and drinking at a traditional German Buffet.

You may have noticed I skipped over Norway earlier and I am going to skip over Italy now. Not because I don’t like them, it’s just that, like France, there isn’t any Musical group that sings or plays there. The Spirit of America Fife & Drum Corps does play at the American Adventure Pavilion though. As they March through, this group dressed as Colonials, from around the time of the Revolution, Play Patriotic American Music.

If you are lucky enough to be passing by Japan when the Matsuriza are playing, you will feel as if your heart beat is being controlled by the musicians. This Taiko drumming group performs for about 15 minutes each show and the beats and the movements they make are unbelievable.

In the Morocco and Canada, there are bands that perform on a stage set out next on the walk-way of the World Showcase. The group in Morocco is called Mo’Rockin. They combine Middle Eastern, African and Spanish sounds. They also have a Belly Dancer on stage with them as the play. The band outside of Canada is called Off Kilter. Described by Disney as “kilt-wearing, bagpipe-playing Celtic rock group”, they play rock and roll with “traditional Celtic instruments with more modern electronics.” They are a fun group to watch, not only do they play good music, but they have a great time doing it, which in turn helps you have a great time watching.

The last, but certainly not the least group that plays in Epcot is The British Invasion. The British Invasion plays British pop hits from the 1960’s. If you close your eyes, you might believe that you are actually listening to the Fab Four. They are that good. And the shows seem to change from one performance to another.

All of these shows are very good and greatly entertaining. And any or all of them could provide you with a Magical Experience. So, now that you know, check the Epcot Times Guide, and find yourself some Unknown Magic.