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Abstract
Globalization has become a powerful force reshaping musical identities worldwide, fostering unprecedented cultural exchanges while simultaneously challenging the preservation of traditional music forms. This study explores the complex dynamics between cultural preservation and musical hybridization in the context of globalization. It examines how artists, communities, and industries navigate the tensions between maintaining authentic cultural expressions and embracing cross-cultural influences that lead to new, hybrid genres. The research highlights both the positive outcomes—such as innovation, cross-border collaboration, and increased cultural visibility—and the negative consequences, including cultural homogenization, loss of indigenous sounds, and commercialization of sacred traditions. Through case studies, interviews with musicians, and analysis of global music trends, this paper seeks to understand how musical identity evolves in an interconnected world and proposes strategies for sustaining cultural heritage while fostering creative fusion. Keywords: Globalization, Culture, Music, Hybridization, Influence