Consider the following excerpt from an essay about the significance of music in human culture:
Despite the vast diversity of musical genres and styles found around the world, the elemental role of music transcends language barriers and cultural differences. From traditional folk songs to contemporary pop music, melodies and rhythms resonate deeply with human emotion.
The author argues that music serves not only as a form of entertainment but also as a medium for expressing social issues, fostering community bonds, and shaping cultural identity. The subsequent paragraph discusses various historical examples that illustrate this phenomenon, but the placement of the examples is currently ineffective.
Which of the following placements of historical examples would best enhance the organization of the essay?