World Fusion

World fusion is a dynamic genre that blends traditional music from diverse cultures with modern styles, creating a rich tapestry of sounds. Characterized by intricate polyrhythms, eclectic instrumentation (combining elements like gamelan, tabla, and electronic beats), and soaring vocal melodies, world fusion music often features complex time signatures and microtonal harmonies. Emerging in the 1980s and gaining popularity in the 1990s, this genre drew from global musical traditions, incorporating elements of jazz, rock, and electronic music. World fusion not only celebrates cultural diversity but also fosters cross-cultural exchange and collaboration. Its impact lies in breaking down musical boundaries, introducing audiences to new sounds, and inspiring a new generation of musicians. Unlike other fusion genres, world fusion often emphasizes traditional instrumental timbres and folkloric musical practices, setting it apart from more commercialized or Western-centric styles. This genre's unique blend of heritage and innovation has captivated listeners worldwide, reflecting the beauty of cultural exchange and musical creativity.

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Adarsh Krishnan N
Alessandro Di Liberto
Alfonso Gugliucci
Aly Fathalla
Andy Luma
Astral
BALTHVS
BOTCASH
Ballroom Jazz Collective
Baron (FR)
Bêrabeats
CHAMOS
Carlo Castilla
Chinmaya Dunster
Darby Evans
Darmon
David & Steve Gordon
Dimitri Serrano
Dub Sonata
Eivind Austad Trio
Eternal Time Trio
Eu93ne
Felix McCoy Quartet
Fritz Pants
Gaudi
Gizmo Varillas
Golden Salt
High North Trio
Hughes De Courson
Inner Oasis
Issa & Assouad
It's Different
JJ Machuca
JK the Sage
Janno Trump Clarity Ensemble
Jeong Lim Yang
KILIMANJARO
Kalosha
Kim Winther
Klaus Gesing
Konilo
Kristjan Järvi
LA LOM
Lionel Scardino
Liquid Bloom
Los Kamer
Lucid Keys
Luis Sigüenza
Luna Novina
MILLE
Mahito Yokota
Mahyar
Major Mélanger
Malgado
Mama Terra
Marcelus Airlinez
Marinero
Marius de Vries
Mark Kilian
Meditelectro
Mexikolombia
Misha Mullov-Abbado
Moon Flower
More than Jazz
Moto Fukushima
Nadishana
Natasha Ghosh
Nato (FR)
Nazareno Caputo
Nicole Johänntgen
ORGANIK
Ossie
Paal Dabba
Poranguí
Ray Love Trio
Red Hot Org
Rishabh Menon
Romain Axisa
Rouzi
Rust
SKOMOROH
Sarnula
Shahzad Ismaily
Sin City Cairo
Stefan Scholz
Stone Alliance
Sushmita
Tamar Halperin
Trio SR9
Tussiwarriors
Tuzão
UKAY
Vegas (Brazil)
Wojciech Rusin
YAS
YaSi
Yadi Camara
Yuval Cohen Quartet
Çaçan Beats
神前 暁
VEN1
Andi Rianto
tuki.
Paal Dabba
Gizmo Varillas
Segah
UKAY
Camela
Yesan 雪山
Luna Novina
Lucid Keys
Mulú
Glass Trio
BADDIES ONLY
Natalie Renoir
Jordane Tumarinson
KSW
Adarsh Krishnan N
Tuzão
Flamme Music
Strings And Heart
Marcin
LA LOM
The Landers
Mexikolombia
The Fusion Project
The Human Experience
It's Different
Darmon
Lucho Perez
Vegas (Brazil)
DJ MøMø
Esat Bargun
Marcelus Airlinez
Jean du Voyage
DJ Drez
Rouzi
Zingara
D-Sides
Arabic Piano
Eniola Abioye
Mahyar
SHAMBHO
神前 暁
Astral
Intifaya
Miravaldini
High North Trio
poobon
BALTHVS
Ronja Mair
Poranguí
Joni
OSTY
Zof Ziro
Natasha Ghosh
Kalosha
Ray Love Trio
Piper.Ally
Taro Hakase
Solo
Anoushka Shankar
Kristjan Järvi
Otyken
More than Jazz
Liquid Bloom
Lennie Moore
Moshiko Mor
Paras Nath
Danny Gottlieb
Dries Riesen
Matt Marantz Quartet
音樂緣計畫
Tien
Alexander Rahbari
John De Kadt
Eternal Time Trio
Arturo Sandoval
ARKAI
Tigerstyle
Cellomano
Jan Wanninger
Nitin Sawhney
Jonas Olofsson
Aly Fathalla
Hey! Douglas
Felix McCoy Quartet
Sarnula
Sayuri Hayashi Egnell
Misha Mullov-Abbado
GBoss
Al Gromer Khan
Dov'è Liana
Ballroom Jazz Collective
Chinmaya Dunster
Andy Luma
Carlo Castilla
Beats Antique
Mercan Dede
Art Hirahara