World music

World musicis the recognition of music from around the world.Thisgenreof music is increasingly used inpopular culture.World music is often included intomainstreammusic. World music can also be part ofexhibitions,performances,andshowsthattravelthe world. World music is typically music that describes its ownoriginby its well-known sound features.

InWestern countriesit may describe a set of (music) market products collected from traditional music orfolk musicwhich were found in different parts of the world. Insampledworld music collections the music is sung or played by people whotraditionallylive in the area. World music can be anything from a shortsongto a longIndianraga.Hindi musicis a very populargenrein the category of world music - made even more famous byBollywood 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,reggaehas achieved near to world-wide recognition.

Some music contests would considered to be world music in foreignaudiences.Eurovisionhas grown in world popularity since it's beginnings.

Some songs are sung for international use. EachFIFA World Cuphas a song. K'Naan sung a popular song called "Wave your flag" for the tourney inSouth Africa.Theseattributedsongs have a 'world music' appeal.