roots music
Britishnoun
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another name for world music
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reggae, esp when regarded as authentic and uncommercialized
Example Sentences
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Much of the set’s lyrical content evokes nostalgia and longing and is written, as so much traditional roots music is, from the viewpoint of those living within the culture, including work jargon and local allusions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 2, 2026
The annual four-day folk and roots music festival, organised by Cambridge City Council, first began in 1965 and has been hosted on the grounds of Cherry Hinton Hall.
From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2025
Tim and Phil, you didn’t grow up immersed in the world of roots music that you’ve found a home in with Brandi.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2024
Moreover, Kiah also clarifies that Black Appalachians exist, and even though "the depiction of Black people has usually been disparaging," "The Express Way," highlights how they are the backbone of roots music.
From Salon ● May 19, 2024
Zach Bryan, whose new self-titled album is currently the No. 1 album in the country, and who has carved out an idiosyncratic path through country, bar rock and roots music.
From New York Times ● Sep. 13, 2023
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