Should More People Listen to World Music?

Unlike many popular musical genres, the diverse character of world music is emerging with support by record labels, producers and consumers alike. There is overwhelming appeal for heavily percussive, eminently danceable music of international roots, ranging from West African highlife, Jamaican reggae, Dominican meringue, and the many forms of Cuban-inspired salsa. A quick look at what is hot on the world music charts confirms that Tim Carmon and Kwanza Jones hit a home run with Naked 2 – universal fire. Read More...
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