Interview local artists and musicians. Learn how long they've been involved in music, dance or art and what were the factors which lead them in that direction. This would also be a good opportunity to identify the influences of each individual artist. To better understand the extent of music's role in the identity of your community, create a calendar of local holidays, festivals and celebrations and then list the types of music and songs which are part of each activity. Musical styles are rarely created in a vacuum.
Most music is a combination of a number of different sources.
Trace the history and create a timeline of local musical traditions to identify the diverse influences that have helped shape the music that is performed in your community today. Determine how music and art both create and involve the community.