By: Samantha Martinez

Divided into three sections: Investigation of similarities among music Investigation of North Korean music Investigation of South Korean music

Themes: Korean nobility, importance of family and elders and captivity. Characteristics: Traditional music is area where most similarities were found. Genres: Pansori, Sanjo and Nongak

Themes: Propaganda of leaders and government, Positive message about the nation. Characteristics: Monitored extensively. Relies on traditional music in the altered form of revolutionary songs.

http://www.fairobserver.com/content/e veryday-life-north-korea-part-2

Themes: Variety Characteristics: Embraces other cultures and combines them with music

http://www.mtviggy.com/artists/ 2ne1/

A mini album that combines the themes together with a CD design.

3 Songs:
1st song: Themes in North Korean music 2nd song: Theme in South Korean music 3rd song: Theme found in both

Writing of lyrics:
Completed 1st song, currently on 2nd Will be done by mid-February

Design of CD cover:
Rough sketches until the end of February

Recording of songs:
Begin by mid-February, complete by the end of March.