fusion
what it is
A fusion genre is a music genre which combines two or more genres, although it usually is used to refer to jazz fusion. For example, rock and roll originally developed as a fusion of blues, gospel and country music. The main characteristics of fusion genres are variations in tempo, rhythm and sometimes the use of long musical "journeys" that can be divided into smaller parts, each with their own dynamics, style and tempo.
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questions
What is fusion?
A fusion genre is a music genre which combines two or more genres, although it usually is used to refer to jazz fusion. For example, rock and roll originally developed as a fusion of blues, gospel and country music. The main characteristics of fusion genres are variations in tempo, rhythm and sometimes the use of long musical "journeys" that can be divided into smaller parts, each with their own dynamics, style and tempo.
What are good fusion albums to start with?
Try Blow by Blow by Jeff Beck, Heavy Weather by Weather Report, Fat Albert Rotunda by Herbie Hancock, and Romantic Warrior by Return to Forever.
Who are some women making fusion?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/fusion/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making fusion, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20