English language pop the world over?

Question

I asked a similar question once. I'll ask it in another way.

Am I right to say that English language pop music from mainly the US and the UK has invaded and seeped into most of the countries in the world. Am I right to say that most of the people in this world listen to English language po?

Answer 1

I think pretty much people of all countries listen to "English" music because it's coming from some of the most dominant cultures. But they also listen to music from their own countries. For instance, in Japan they are very familiar with American and UK singers, but they also have their own, like Gackt, Hyde, and Atsushi Sakurai. People from other countries appreciate our music, but they have their own.

Answer 2

Empire and USA. Also some is to do with History, in WW2 Finland was invaded by Germany and had some bad experiences, so when they wanted to join EU, few spoke French and German was not liked, to the annoyance of the French the Finns insisted on English as one of the Official languages of the EU, obviously UK did not object, but until Finland joined English was not an Official EU language. Good press in the past. And John is talking tripe as usual.

Answer 3

Certainly most of Europe and the Americas. (Although Latin pop dominates in Spanish-speaking countries). The French disapprove of English-language pop but still listen to it.

I don't know about Asia - in particular China - how prevalent is anglophone pop there ?

Answer 4

I have been listening to english pop music for 30 years now.
It startet with Showaddywaddy,Slade,The Sweet,and Queen.In the 80s it was OMD,Erasure and Adam and the Ants.And now it is Mika,Runrig,and so on.I am German.

Answer 5

i think it may be to do with catering for the british and american tastes in holiday destinations that has brought this about and adrian can i take the opportunity to appologise to you my mouse slipped and i clicked a thumbs down rather than a thumbs up to my hug qs so ive tried to make ammends by staring some of ur qs sorry my loves once again xx

Answer 6

i would agree with you,i think that most country,s listen to English pop.

Answer 7

I think you are wrong, I don't think India and China are particularly big on pop music. I think you are right about about most western culture countries though.

Answer 8

I'm living in Korea and it's popular here. But, they also have their own popular music. To answer your question, "yes."