Global Music: A Cross-Cultural Exchange Fueled by Migration and Tourism

Abstract

In the 21st century, globalization which in other word can be refer to as ‘transactional tune’ can be seen as an emerging world, which is now becoming a single place. One of the major key globalization carriers is ‘Music’. No doubt, Music has always been an integral part of every culture, a mirror through which their practices could be understood. This research explores the phenomenon of global music, a cross cross-cultural exchanged fuled by migration and tourism. It investigates the way in which migration and tourism contributes to the spread of music across cultures, leading to the creation of new musical forms and styles. The research uses a mix of qualitative and quantitate methods to understand the lived experiences of migrants and tourists, the cultural significance of music in different communities, and the impact of global music on local scenes. However, over the years, the advancement in communication and transportation technology for political, economic, social, and commercial reasons, among others, have done harm to predominant cultures and good to musical evolution in a process known as globalization. The later is the focus of this research.