World music Facts for Kids

World music is the recognition of music from around the world. This genre of music is increasingly used in popular culture. World music is often included into mainstream music. World music can also be part of exhibitions, performances, and shows that travel the world. World music is typically music that describes its own origin by its well-known sound features.

In Western countries it may describe a set of (music) market products collected from traditional music or folk music which were found in different parts of the world. In sampled world music collections the music is sung or played by people who traditionally live in the area. World music can be anything from a short song to a long Indian raga. Hindi music is a very popular genre in the category of world music - made even more famous by Bollywood movies.

World music artists can provide accompaniment, feature, background, or lead. World music groups have traveled the world. World music mixing and jamming is a popular activity among musicians. Some genres of world music have become known in a music category of their own. For example, reggae has achieved near to world-wide recognition.

Some music contests would considered to be world music in foreign audiences. Eurovision has grown in world popularity since it's beginnings.

Some songs are sung for international use. Each FIFA World Cup has a song. K'Naan sung a popular song called "Wave your flag" for the tourney in South Africa. These attributed songs have a 'world music' appeal.

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Delhi 2 Dublin in 2012
Alan Stivell in concert at Brest (Brittany), 2013
Vampire Weekend performing at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in 2013
Paul Simon had released a Southern African music-influenced album after falling in love with this music.
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Budapest Ritmo Tent and MÜPA Center
Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos
Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos
Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos
Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos
Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos
Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos
Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos
Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos
Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos
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