world music

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Part of the so-called African Trilogy that occupied Side 2 of “Tap Root Manuscript,” “Soolaimón” offered up an idea of white-guy world music years before Peter Gabriel and Paul Simon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Kershaw was a familiar voice on Radio 1 for 15 years from 1985, known for his eclectic taste and for helping champion world music.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

A prolific musician, Jack DeJohnette also released numerous solo albums, blending jazz, world music, and sound experiments.

From Barron's • Oct. 27, 2025

This is what it’s like to attend ¡BAILE!, a world music dance party that’s been taking place in L.A. since 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2024

I watched soccer, cartoons, music shows featuring British boy bands, and world music from Ireland, America, Burundi.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana