World

Description

World music is a broad and inclusive genre that encompasses traditional, folk, and contemporary music from all over the globe. It often features diverse instruments, rhythms, and vocal styles that are unique to various cultures and regions.

History

The term 'World music' was popularized in the late 1980s as a marketing category to better promote non-Western music genres in the Western market. It covers a wide array of musical traditions from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and other parts of the world, often blending traditional sounds with modern influences to reach a global audience.