Globalisation has often been depicted as a homogenising force, yet African music stands in stark contrast to this notion.

全球化常常被一种同质化力量，非洲音乐与这一概念形成鲜对比。

Contrary to the assumption that globalisation would homogenise urban legends, making them universally palatable yet culturally bland, we observe the opposite.

与全球化将使都市传说同质化、使它们普遍在文化上平淡无奇的假设相反，我们观察到相反的情况。