What Is World Music and Why Does it Exist?

World music is mainly seen as being music from countries and places far away from our own, we would however not see american music as world music and perhaps this is because we share a language in common. There is no clear definition of world music even though when thought about all music could fit into this category as it is being created in this world, however most people would say music from countries that speak a language different to english would be seen as world music. World music exists for many different reasons but perhaps mostly to entertain different cultures and to inform other cultures of their existence and different styles. However when being created it is extremely unlikely that the creators of this music are thinking of pleasing other countries who don't speak their languages or listen to the different sounds their music produces and this is perhaps why the music is classed as being 'World'.