FAQ About The Influence of Middle Eastern Music on Global Sounds

Middle Eastern music has had a profound impact on jazz, particularly through the use of modal systems and microtones, which have broadened the harmonic vocabulary of jazz musicians. Pioneers like John Coltrane and Miles Davis explored these influences in their work, pushing the boundaries of jazz composition and improvisation. This integration has led to the creation of sub-genres such as "Ethio-jazz," which blends traditional Ethiopian music with jazz.