world music
noun
: popular music originating from or influenced by non-Western musical traditions and often having a danceable rhythm
—usually hyphenated when used attributively
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Their repertoire includes everything from classic jazz and folk to modern pop, with a touch of world music thrown in for good measure.
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Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
The Beverly Art Walk will be capped by an after party highlighted by world music performers Chicago Afrobeat Project at Nicky’s of Beverly, 105th Street and Western Avenue.
—Daily Southtown, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Its offerings run the gamut from blues and jazz to hip-hop and world music.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2025
In order, the top 10 most-popular genres in the U.S. are as follows: R&B/Hip-Hop, rock, pop, country, Latin, dance/electronic, Christian/gospel, world music, children, and classical.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2025
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Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
The Beverly Art Walk will be capped by an after party highlighted by world music performers Chicago Afrobeat Project at Nicky’s of Beverly, 105th Street and Western Avenue.
—Daily Southtown, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Its offerings run the gamut from blues and jazz to hip-hop and world music.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2025
In order, the top 10 most-popular genres in the U.S. are as follows: R&B/Hip-Hop, rock, pop, country, Latin, dance/electronic, Christian/gospel, world music, children, and classical.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2025
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“World music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/world%20music. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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