World fusion music

World fusion music

World fusion music is a fusion genre of world music, blending musical traditions from around the world, and possibly mixing them with modern music such as jazz or rock. The term was coined in 1978 and has since become a standard term used in the music industry.

Overview

The term "world fusion music" was coined in 1978 by the band Ancient Future to define their new style of musicHill, Stephen. 1981. "Guide to C.T.I.S. Music". San Francisco: Hearts of Space Press. Page 36..

Examples

Some notable bands of world fusion:

* Don Cherry, "Eternal Rhythm," "Brown Rice"
* Shakti - an early proponent of the genre
* Ancient Future - coined the term world fusion
* Animus of Philadelphia, PA.
* Cornershop
* Dhira
* Natacha Atlas
* Sheila Chandra
* Transglobal Underground
* Mediterrânic Ensemble
* Berkeley Dil Se (a cappella)
* Stanford Raagapella (a cappella)
* Grace Nono
* Pinikpikan
* Tabla Beat Science

Some notable outside albums relatable to world fusion:

* Carla Bley, "Escalator over the Hill" (1971)
* Robert Miles, "Organik" (2001)
* Traveler 03:Six Degrees Collection (2003)
* [http://www.amazon.com/Echigo-Jishi-Lion-Shamisen/dp/album-redirect/B000QQ0JS6 Venerated Patterns of China and Japan]

ee also

* Asian Underground
* Roots revival, many of which include a Traditional/Popular fusion
* Electric folk
* Third Ear Band

ources

* [http://www.ancient-future.com/links/worldfusion.html "World Fusion Music"] by Ancient Future
* [http://www.vimoksha.com/fusion.html Vimoksha "Indian classical and Fusion Music" ]

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