worldbeat

/wɜrld bit/
noun
  1. A style of popular music that combines traditional music from different cultures (especially non-Western ones) with modern pop, rock, or electronic music.
    • The album is a worldbeat fusion of Indian sitar, Latin percussion, and jazz vocals.
    • She loves worldbeat because it introduces her to rhythms and instruments from around the globe.
    • The festival featured worldbeat bands blending African drums with electronic synthesizers.
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