FAQ About The Role of Gamelan Music in World Music Fusion
Which Western composers were influenced by Gamelan music?
Several Western composers have been influenced by Gamelan music, most notably Claude Debussy and John Cage. Debussy was introduced to Gamelan at the 1889 Paris Exposition and incorporated its scales and textures into his music. John Cage also drew inspiration from Gamelan, using its unique rhythmic and percussive elements to inform his compositions.
