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A Music Business Worldwide report declares the next global genre will start in a bedroom in Lagos, Mumbai, or São Paulo. The data, the history, and the academic research prove they are right — and the implications for the diaspora are profound.

From Bob Marley to Alkaline, Club Diaspora ranks the 50 most influential dancehall albums of all time and traces the genre's evolution.

A history of Bashment (dancehall), its Jamaican roots, defining artists, and worldwide cultural influence.

How Afrobeats grew from its Nigerian roots into a defining sound of the global diaspora and mainstream pop.

A comprehensive guide to Brazilian House, tracing its blend of traditional rhythms with modern house production.

An introduction to Afro House's rhythmic roots, key artists, and rising place in global dance music culture.