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world music

British  

noun

  1. popular music of various ethnic origins and styles outside the tradition of Western pop and rock music

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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A prolific musician, Jack DeJohnette also released numerous solo albums, blending jazz, world music, and sound experiments.

From Barron's Oct. 27, 2025

Ferreting out L.A.’s bearing on jazz and the many, many aspects of popular music, as well as world music, is a lifetime’s effort.

From Los Angeles Times May 16, 2025

"The UK remains a world music power, but this status cannot be taken for granted," said Dr Twist.

From BBC Dec. 30, 2024

This is what it’s like to attend ¡BAILE!, a world music dance party that’s been taking place in L.A. since 2022.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2024

I watched soccer, cartoons, music shows featuring British boy bands, and world music from Ireland, America, Burundi.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana

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