Worldbeat

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A music genre that blends Western pop music with traditional folk music or world music. uncountable

    "DJ King Scratch will spin worldbeat music all night, including Byron Lee's calypso, Machito's salsa, and Segun Adawale's African high-life."

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"DJ King Scratch will spin worldbeat music all night, including Byron Lee's calypso, Machito's salsa, and Segun Adawale's African high-life."

Etymology

From world + beat.

Related phrases

folk musicpop musicworld music

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