New Age music is a genre focused on creating atmospheric, relaxing, and meditative soundscapes. It often blends acoustic instruments with electronic elements to promote peace, healing, and spiritual awakening.
Characteristic Instruments
Common instruments include synthesizers, flutes, piano, acoustic guitars, harp, and various world instruments such as Tibetan bowls, used to craft soothing and ethereal sounds.
Dominant Styles
The genre encompasses ambient, meditation music, nature sounds, and instrumental compositions aimed at relaxation, yoga, and spiritual practices.
Top Artists by Era
Classic Era (1980s - 1990s)
- Enya
- Yanni
- Kitaro
- Vangelis
Modern Era (2000s - 2010s)
- Loreena McKennitt
- Deuter
- Moby
- Kevin Kern
Contemporary (2010s - Present)
- Ólafur Arnalds
- Hammock
- Nils Frahm
- Helios