What Bartok had to separate out was this pop influence in order to find pure Hungarian folk music.
The pop influence on country music was not without controversy.
Two composers whose music draws on pop influences are being given a spotlight this week as well.
His brand of music is known for its pop influence with contemporary undertones.
With this album, Beam blends his earlier styles with a stronger pop influence.
This led to the creation of their 2010 album, Frond, released in May 2010, featuring a heavier pop influence than previously heard from them.
So They Say features acoustic music with some pop influence, similar to many of the earlier works of his former band, Dispatch.
Waltari's next album, Radium Round (1999), featured a strong pop influence.
These guys toss out the garage revival and burn the trashcan with their ability to blend original rock riffs and a dark pop influence.
"The Day of the Lord" showcases a slight pop influence, and its lyrics are directly from the Bible.