World Music 월드뮤직
Traditional music from various cultures
📖 Genre History
World music is a term created by the Western music industry in the 1980s to categorize non-Western music. Peter Gabriel's WOMAD festival contributed to its popularization, and today it represents cross-cultural fusion and global sounds.
✨ Key Characteristics
- Use of traditional instruments and scales
- Reflection of various languages and cultures
- Expression of regional identity
- Fusion with global music
🎤 Notable Artists
Yo-Yo Ma
USA/France · 1961-Present
Soul of the Tango
Silk Road Project
Appalachian Journey
Ravi Shankar
India · 1939-2012
Raga Jog
Sitar Concertos
Anoushka
Buena Vista Social Club
Cuba · 1996-Present
Chan Chan
Candela
Dos Gardenias
Fela Kuti
Nigeria · 1958-1997
Zombie
Lady
Water No Get Enemy
🎵 Recommended Tracks
1
1997
Chan Chan
Buena Vista Social Club
2
1977
Zombie
Fela Kuti
3
1989
Volare
Gipsy Kings
4
2006
Djorolen
Toumani Diabaté
🎭 Related Subgenres
Afrobeat
Celtic
Flamenco
Reggae
Bossa Nova
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