GLOBAL / TRADITIONAL

Global / Traditional music encompasses musical forms rooted in the cultural heritage of specific communities, regions, or nations. It is defined by instrumentation native to its region of origin, such as the kora or sitar, and song structures tied to ritual or storytelling rather than commercial appeal. Developed largely outside the Western pop framework and transmitted through oral tradition, these forms were later cataloged by ethnomusicologists and labels like #Nonesuch Records#. In the modern era, artists like *Ali Farka Touré* have bridged these traditions with global genres, creating a dialogue between heritage and contemporary expression.