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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From belting out soul classics to exploring world music influences, Stone's career has been a captivating, eclectic, journey.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
The La Jolla Music Society presents Dreamers’ Circus performing Nordic world music at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave. $41-$70.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Our repertoire includes pop songs, show tunes, folk and world music.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
The company, which produces live events and documentaries as well as studio albums, mostly focuses on older jazz, soul and world music artists.
—David Peisner, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
The La Jolla Music Society presents Dreamers’ Circus performing Nordic world music at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave. $41-$70.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Our repertoire includes pop songs, show tunes, folk and world music.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
The company, which produces live events and documentaries as well as studio albums, mostly focuses on older jazz, soul and world music artists.
—David Peisner, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
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“World music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/world%20music. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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