Music has changed significantly over the last few decades in the United States. There are many iconic genres that have made an impact on the progression of music with popular music genres including rock, pop, hip-pop, R&B, and so much more.
However, music today has taken a new approach by combining a variety of genres together into one song. By popular demand, musical artists from around the world are collaborating to create new music genres and combine pop culture from other countries.
K-pop is one genre making its way to America. It is gaining more recognition and popularity due to K-pop artists like BLACKPINK and BTS making music with American musical artists.
Additionally, the movie “KPop Demon Hunters” features a song called “Golden,” which has influenced the popularity of K-pop among younger generations around the world. An article by Gary Trust, states on the official Billboard website that “Golden” is the ninth Korean pop song to reach number one on Billboard’s Hot 100 music chart. The song was also played at Canyon High School’s very own homecoming and is a popular song to play at dances and clubs.
Aside from K-pop, Bad Bunny and J-Balvin are popular Latino artists who have been collaborating with many American artists (such as Drake, Dua Lipa, and Cardi B) to spread the Latin music genre across the world.
The social media platform, TikTok, is another major contributor in promoting music genres around the world. Americans are constantly introduced to a variety of music genres from other countries on the app. Music from Brazil, Russia, China, and France have all gained popularity through viral trends on TikTok.
Why is music diversity important? To put it simply, music brings people together. Natalie Sarrazin, a music professor at the State University of New York, emphasizes “the importance of multi-cultural teaching in creating a more inclusive society and raising awareness of lived experiences other than our own.”
Through music, people are exposed to new cultures, languages, and expressions. Music diversity is connecting the world in ways like never before. Due to the widespread use of music genres, nowadays it is socially relevant to learn about music from different cultures.
Globally expanding an artist’s music is also beneficial because it not only enhances the artist’s creativity, but it also broadens their range of listeners. Promoting diverse music around the world also influences cultural expression, enhancing inclusivity in the music industry. This special relationship with music allows people to accept different cultures because music has the ability to emotionally speak to the hearts of many.
With cultural diversity in music, people around the world are uniting through music and their favorite artists, creating a more loving and harmonious society.
