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World Music in the 1980s
In the 1980s the term world music was coined. During this period there was an explosion of independent world music record labels throughout the world.
France Becomes the Home for West African Music
France became a hotbed for West African musicians.
Nuevo Flamenco Pioneers in Spain
The Nuevos Medios and GASA record labels in Spain pioneered Nuevo Flamenco, a new generation of young musician who grew up listening to rock, blues, jazz and Flamenco as well.
The U.K.
In the UK, record companies such as GlobeStyle, Hannibal Records, World Circuit and others transformed global roots music into a popular marketable product.
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