The papers will be a minimum of 1200 words in length and must be double-spaced, typed in a font of 12. All resource materials must be cited using footnotes in appropriate style (MLA, Turabian, etc.)

This paper will demonstrate the influence of world music or folk music on a Western music of your choice.

Some examples may be the influence of reggae music on the compositions of The Police, the influence of Hungarian music on that of classical composers such as Bartok, Brahms, or Liszt, the influence of Indian music on the Beatles, Paul Simon’s African influence in Graceland and other compositions, Bluegrass influence from African, Irish, and jazz influences, etc…