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Samba

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Origin: Brazil; Characteristics: Rhythmic, danceable, syncopated percussion, originated from African rhythms.

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Reggaeton

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Origin: Puerto Rico; Characteristics: Mixture of hip-hop, Latin American, and Caribbean music, Dembow rhythm.

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Zydeco

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Origin: Louisiana, USA; Characteristics: Blend of Cajun music, blues, and R&B, featuring the accordion and washboard.

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Flamenco

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Origin: Andalusia, Spain; Characteristics: Intense, emotionally expressive, guitar work, handclaps, and footwork.

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K-pop

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Origin: South Korea; Characteristics: Pop music with a blend of various genres, known for extremely synchronized dance and fashion.

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Mbalax

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Origin: Senegal; Characteristics: Fusion of traditional Wolof percussion and dance with Latin, jazz, rock, or reggae.

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Soca

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Origin: Trinidad and Tobago; Characteristics: Blend of soul and calypso, energetic percussion, and up-tempo beats.

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Qawwali

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Origin: South Asia; Characteristics: Sufi devotional music, marked by rhythmic hand clapping, percussion, and harmonium.

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Taarab

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Origin: Zanzibar; Characteristics: Fusion of Swahili tunes with Arabic, Indian, and sometimes, Western elements, heavy on improvisation.

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Rebetiko

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Origin: Greece; Characteristics: Urban folk music from the early 20th century, often with themes of exile, love, and drugs.

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Fado

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Origin: Portugal; Characteristics: Mournful tunes and lyrics, often about the sea or the life of the poor.

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Tango

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Origin: Argentina; Characteristics: Dramatic, sensual dancing, typically in 2/4 or 4/4 time, bandoneón.

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Hula

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Origin: Hawaii; Characteristics: Accompanies the Hula dance, chants, and percussion, reflects nature and mythology.

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Reggae

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Origin: Jamaica; Characteristics: Offbeat rhythms, staccato chords, and a heavy bassline.

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Afrobeat

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Origin: Nigeria; Characteristics: Fusion of West African musical styles with American jazz and funk, complex grooves.

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Country

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Origin: Southern United States; Characteristics: Roots in American folk music, often storytelling lyrics, featuring acoustic and steel guitars.

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Highlife

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Origin: Ghana; Characteristics: Jazzy horns, multiple guitars, and an upbeat tempo.

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Klezmer

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Origin: Eastern Europe; Characteristics: Traditional Jewish folk music with expressive melodies and often melancholic tones.

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Mariachi

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Origin: Mexico; Characteristics: Stringed instruments, trumpets, and passionate vocal performance.

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Bossa Nova

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Origin: Brazil; Characteristics: Mellow, sophisticated, blending samba rhythms with cool jazz.

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Bollywood

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Origin: India; Characteristics: Film music that incorporates various genres, elaborate dance routines, and a mix of languages.

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J-pop

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Origin: Japan; Characteristics: Wide array of styles, often blending traditional Japanese elements with modern pop.

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Cumbia

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Origin: Colombia; Characteristics: Percussion-heavy, rhythmic patterns derived from African and Indigenous influences.

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Bachata

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Origin: Dominican Republic; Characteristics: Romantic themes, guitar-based with bongo accompaniment, and a distinctive side-to-side step.

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Bhangra

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Origin: Punjab, India; Characteristics: Energetic beat with extensive use of dhol drums, traditional Punjabi dance.

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