world music
noun
: popular music originating from or influenced by non-Western musical traditions and often having a danceable rhythm
—usually hyphenated when used before another noun
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From humble beginnings to the epic, celestial, pyrotechnical stadium shows of their height, Questlove’s celebratory doc showcases this iconic group’s out-of-this-world music, visuals, metaphysics, and joy.
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Blues icon and world music pioneer Taj Mahal will be headlining the Chicago Blues Festival this June.
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Inside the stores, Starbucks leaned into wood tones, soft lighting and jazz or world music.
—Nick El Hajj, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Atash performed their unique brand of world music at Prete Plaza in downtown Round Rock on April 8 during the Music on Main concert series.
—Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Blues icon and world music pioneer Taj Mahal will be headlining the Chicago Blues Festival this June.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Inside the stores, Starbucks leaned into wood tones, soft lighting and jazz or world music.
—Nick El Hajj, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Atash performed their unique brand of world music at Prete Plaza in downtown Round Rock on April 8 during the Music on Main concert series.
—Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
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“World music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/world%20music. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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