We, Too, Are One: Renowned Jazz Pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi Bridges the Gap

Toshiko Akiyoshi: Woman Warrior of Jazz
According to the profile, Akiyoshi was "[i]nspired by Duke Ellington's explorations of his cultural heritage" to incorporate Japanese musical conventions into her jazz compositions. With your classmates, discuss other forms of music, such as blues, reggae, or ska, that have successfully blended elements from two cultures.