About New age music
New age music is a music genre that emerged in United States and Europe in the 1960s. It is usually classed as a form of popular music.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Enya, Sting, Vangelis, Vanessa Paradis, Clannad and Ritchie Blackmore.
New age music has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Neoclassical new-age music.
From Wikipedia
New age is a genre of music intended to create artistic inspiration, relaxation, and optimism. It is used by listeners for yoga, massage, meditation, and reading as a method of stress management to bring about a state of ecstasy rather than trance, or to create a peaceful atmosphere in homes or other environments. It is sometimes associated with environmentalism and New Age spirituality; however, most of its artists have nothing to do with "New Age spirituality", and some even reject the term.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of New age music.
Key artists
- Enya
- Sting
- Vangelis
- Vanessa Paradis
- Clannad
- Ritchie Blackmore
- Mike Oldfield
- Yanni
- Loreena McKennitt
- Enigma
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is New age music?
New age music is a music genre that emerged in United States and Europe in the 1960s. It is usually classed as a form of popular music.
Where and when did New age music originate?
New age music originated in United States and Europe in the 1960s.
Who are famous New age music artists?
Enya, Sting, Vangelis, Vanessa Paradis, Clannad and Ritchie Blackmore.