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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The concert was a marvelous blend of contemporary jazz and world music compositions, orchestrated traditional Hebrew and Lebanese inspired songs sung in Cohen’s hauntingly beautiful voice, as well as classical works.
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Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
However, at some point, Souki transitioned to music production and world music, recalled Hausmann.
—Fernando Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
For the festival the trio, featuring double bass, drums and piano, will be enhanced by a symphony orchestra that will perform contemporary jazz and world music compositions, orchestrated traditional Hebrew-Ladino songs, as well as classical works.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Event highlights include Holy Week in Mérida, known for its processions, and the famous Womad Festival in Cáceres, which celebrates world music, arts, and dance.
—Carlsen Jes, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
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Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
However, at some point, Souki transitioned to music production and world music, recalled Hausmann.
—Fernando Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
For the festival the trio, featuring double bass, drums and piano, will be enhanced by a symphony orchestra that will perform contemporary jazz and world music compositions, orchestrated traditional Hebrew-Ladino songs, as well as classical works.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Event highlights include Holy Week in Mérida, known for its processions, and the famous Womad Festival in Cáceres, which celebrates world music, arts, and dance.
—Carlsen Jes, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
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“World music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/world%20music. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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