Traditional and contemporary music by Indigenous peoples, often featuring storytelling, ceremonial rhythms, and unique instruments like the didgeridoo.
A cerebral, experimental subgenre of rap that emphasizes metaphor, surrealism, and unconventional flow or production.
Vocal-only music without instrumental backing, often harmonized in groups and popularized through choirs and vocal bands.
A subgenre of house music defined by squelchy basslines from the Roland TB-303, repetitive beats, and psychedelic vibes.
Fusion of jazz, funk, soul, and disco with electronic elements. Known for its smooth grooves and improvisational flair.
Techno music with acid house influences, emphasizing distorted 303 basslines and a raw, underground club sound.
Music composed specifically for listening without seeing its source, often used in electroacoustic and experimental contexts.
Music performed using non-electric instruments, focusing on raw, organic sound, often associated with folk, pop, and singer-songwriter genres.
A mature, radio-friendly blend of rock, pop, and folk that appeals to adult listeners seeking thoughtful lyrics and melodies.
Smooth, soft pop or rock intended for a mainstream adult audience, often played on radio and in commercial settings.
A cultural blend of African and Arab musical traditions, featuring hybrid rhythms, languages, and instrumentation.
A Nigerian-born genre blending West African music with jazz, funk, and highlife, pioneered by Fela Kuti with politically conscious lyrics.
Modern West African pop music combining elements of dancehall, hip-hop, and Afrobeat. Not to be confused with its predecessor.
A fusion of African dance music styles with global club rhythms, designed for high-energy performance and movement.
African interpretations of hip-hop, blending local languages and beats with global rap culture.
House music infused with African rhythms, percussion, and melodies. Often atmospheric and groove-driven.
Jazz music with African rhythmic structures, harmonies, and instruments, often improvisational in nature.
Catchy, upbeat pop music from Africa, often blending traditional elements with Western pop formats.
A smooth blend of African melodies and rhythms with R&B vocals and structure.
An energetic, dancefloor-focused fusion of African electronic music and rave culture.
Emotionally rich music that mixes African styles with soul, R&B, and gospel elements.
A UK-based genre mixing Afrobeat, dancehall, grime, and UK rap with melodic flows and Afro-Caribbean rhythms.
Fusion of trap beats with African melodies and themes. Popularized by artists like MHD.
Traditional music from Albania featuring regional instruments like the çifteli, and rooted in historical and cultural themes.
Algerian folk-pop music blending traditional sounds with modern instruments and rebellious lyrics.
Hip-hop from Algeria, often politically and socially charged, delivered in Arabic, French, or Berber.
A Nigerian-born alternative scene that blends R&B, indie, Afrobeat, and experimental aesthetics.
A broad category of music outside the mainstream, often experimental or genre-blending, encompassing indie, rock, pop, and more.
A mix of country music with rock, punk, or folk influences, often more raw and less commercial than traditional country.
Electronic dance music that incorporates rock or indie sensibilities, with an emphasis on rhythm and groove.
A fusion of metal with alternative rock, grunge, and experimental elements. Often features heavy riffs with unconventional song structures.
Pop music that defies mainstream norms, embracing quirky lyrics, indie aesthetics, and genre fusion.
A non-mainstream branch of rap that emphasizes creativity, eclectic production, and often introspective lyrics.
An avant-garde form of R&B that mixes ambient sounds, experimental production, and genre-crossing vocals.
A broad genre encompassing rock music that doesn't fit into mainstream categories. Includes subgenres like grunge, indie rock, and post-punk.
A South African genre combining deep house, jazz, and lounge music, known for its log drum basslines and smooth tempo.
A genre focused on atmosphere and tone over rhythm or structure, often used for relaxation, meditation, or background music.
A mix of ambient music and dub reggae, featuring echo effects, deep bass, and spacious soundscapes.
Combines house beats with ambient textures, creating dance music with a dreamy, laid-back feel.
A blend of ambient music and pop melodies, often emotional, soft, and texturally rich.
An umbrella genre that includes elements of country, folk, blues, and rock, rooted in American roots traditions.
Traditional American music passed through generations, emphasizing acoustic instruments and storytelling lyrics.
Independent and often experimental rock scenes in the U.S., ranging from punk to noise rock and lo-fi indie.
A politically charged subgenre of punk rock focused on anarchism, anti-authoritarianism, and DIY ethics.
Lo-fi hip-hop with anime-inspired visuals or samples, known for its mellow beats and nostalgic atmosphere.
Rap music themed around anime culture, often referencing characters, plots, and visuals in lyrics and production.
High-energy, emotionally charged tracks often designed to be uplifting, unifying, and stadium-friendly.
A rebellious twist on traditional folk music, mixing satire, punk influence, and lo-fi production.
A subgenre of Arabic rap focused on verbal battles and lyrical attacks, akin to Western diss tracks.
Instrumental compositions rooted in Arabic scales, often used in soundtracks or solo performances.
Mainstream Arabic music with Western pop structure, often blending traditional instruments with modern production.
Hip-hop music from the Arab world, often addressing social, political, and personal themes in Arabic dialects.
Rock music influenced by Arabic melodies, instruments, and lyrical themes, performed in Arabic or mixed languages.
Scores or theme songs composed for Arabic films, TV shows, or games, blending cinematic and regional elements.
A subgenre fusing Albanian folk with reggaeton and electronic dance elements.
Rock music designed for stadium or arena performance—anthemic, big-sounding, and crowd-pleasing.
A romantic Brazilian music genre rooted in forró, known for its slow tempo and emotional lyrics.
Pop music that incorporates avant-garde, conceptual, or experimental influences, often emphasizing aesthetic over commerciality.
A style of punk that embraces artistic experimentation, often blending post-punk, performance art, and social critique.
Rock music that explores conceptual, experimental, and symphonic elements, often with ambitious production.
A traditional Azerbaijani music style featuring poetic storytelling accompanied by instruments like the saz.
A subgenre of black metal with ambient, ethereal textures layered over harsh vocals and fast instrumentation.
Combines the heaviness of sludge metal with ambient and post-metal influences, creating slow, crushing soundscapes.
Australian take on country music, often featuring local themes and storytelling, with a mix of traditional and modern sounds.
A subgenre of drill rap from Australia, marked by aggressive lyrics, local slang, and dark trap beats.
Australian adaptation of UK grime, characterized by rapid-fire delivery, aggressive beats, and street narratives.
Hip-hop produced in Australia, often with distinctive accents, local slang, and themes rooted in Australian culture.
Pop music created by Australian artists, ranging from radio-friendly hits to indie pop explorations.
R&B music from Australia, often blending local influences with international sounds and smooth vocal delivery.
Rock music from Australia, spanning pub rock, indie rock, and hard rock, with iconic bands and a strong live tradition.
Experimental folk that blends traditional sounds with unconventional structures, instrumentation, or lyrical content.
Music that pushes boundaries of structure, harmony, and form—abstract, experimental, and often challenging.
Jazz that breaks away from traditional forms, embracing free improvisation, dissonance, and unconventional instrumentation.
Metal music that experiments with song structure, genre fusion, and surreal or abstract themes.
Pop music that incorporates experimental techniques or concepts while maintaining catchy elements.
A form of progressive rock that is highly experimental and complex, often with influences from classical, jazz, and avant-garde.
An upbeat Brazilian music genre combining Afro-Caribbean styles like reggae and calypso with Brazilian rhythms.
Jazz music from Azerbaijan, often incorporating Mugham (traditional modal music) with improvisation.
Mainstream pop music from Azerbaijan, blending global pop trends with local sounds and language.
Smooth, soulful music from Azerbaijan that combines global R&B styles with local lyrical and instrumental touches.
Hip-hop and rap music in Azerbaijani, often exploring local culture, identity, and social issues.
Rock music from Azerbaijan, merging Western rock elements with traditional and regional influences.
A Ghanaian dance and music genre known for its rhythmic beats, playful energy, and distinctive dance moves.