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Nāda Atlas
The world's music, all in one place.
Journey through centuries of sound — from the highlands of Ethiopia to the rivers of Bengal, from the steppes of Central Asia to the shores of the Pacific.
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Every tradition, every artist, every instrument — charted.
Explore by Region
Music is geography. Discover how landscape shapes sound.
East Asia
8 traditions
South America
8 traditions
South Asia
7 traditions
Middle East & North Africa
7 traditions
West Africa
5 traditions
Western Europe
5 traditions
Southeast Asia
4 traditions
Eastern Europe
4 traditions
North America
3 traditions
Caribbean
3 traditions
Central Asia
2 traditions
East Africa
2 traditions
Southern Africa
2 traditions
Northern Europe
2 traditions
Oceania
2 traditions
Global
1 tradition
Featured Traditions
A selection from the compass
Carnatic Classical
15th centuryகர்நாடக இசை
The classical music tradition of southern India, characterised by fixed compositions, kriti forms, and virtuosic improvisation within strict frameworks.
Dhrupad
15th centuryध्रुपद
The oldest surviving form of Hindustani classical music, known for its austere, meditative style and extensive alap.
Baul
15th centuryবাউল
Syncretic mystic minstrel tradition of Bengal, blending Sufi and Vaishnava elements with ecstatic song and the one-stringed ektara.
Bhajan
Medievalभजन
Hindu devotional song tradition spanning regional styles, sung in praise of deities, especially Vishnu, Krishna, and Rama.
Guqin
Ancient (pre-3rd century BC)古琴
Solo zither tradition of China, considered the instrument of scholars and sages, emphasising meditative, understated expression.
Gagaku
7th century雅楽
Imperial court music of Japan, one of the world's oldest surviving orchestral traditions, featuring wind, string, and percussion instruments.