music Archives

Soundtrack to a new life

Dulcie Holland is best known for her books on music theory. But in a career spanning nearly 70 years, she also composed music for documentaries promoting Australia’s postwar immigration strategy.

History & Culture

Listen to Our Country and find true connection: the message in the music

Connection to Country is at the heart of all that Gambirra Illume does, including producing the powerfully moving opening and closing tracks of Australian Geographic: Our Country. Have a listen.

News

These artists use music to advocate for conservation

Can music stir you to protect the environment?

Wildlife

Bird melodies create the sweetest songs: you need to hear this

Artist Jean-Michel Maujean accompanies birdsong to create beautiful music.

History & Culture

Most memorable music videos filmed in Australia

Australia’s cities and landscapes have provided the backdrop for many iconic music videos. Here’s our pick of the best.

History & Culture

When Australian Geographic Took The Stage

AG photographer and musician Barry Skipsey composed and performed a song to help celebrate the magazine’s 30 birthday in 2016.

History & Culture

Singing from the heart: Sydney Sings choir

See how music enriches the lives of Sydney Sings Choir members

History & Culture

Listening to music – shimmying to it, learning it, playing it and watching it being performed – fires up more centres in your brain than almost any other activity. Music is a marvel and pervades our lives, but why we like it and where it originated puzzles the experts.