GrowTheMusicTree
A groundbreaking platform focused on building the definitive, interactive map of global music genres. This community-driven project aims to become the ultimate reference for understanding music genres through an ever-evolving, tree-shaped framework.
Genres are not just labels—they are history, geography, and community. GrowTheMusicTree makes that visible: you can explore how styles branch and merge, how your own listening sits in the bigger picture, and how collective curation improves the map over time. Companion apps such as HearTheMusicTree lean on the same shared intelligence so discovery and library tools stay aligned.
Quick demos
See it in action—pick a link and the live app opens in your tab. No install, no terminal, just click and try.
Genre tree preview
Open the public web app to explore the map, journeys, and detection UX (still evolving).
Open web preview (opens in a new tab)
Who it's for
Explorers, educators, and contributors who want a shared, evolving map of how genres connect worldwide.
Key features
- Dynamic, evolving genre tree built collaboratively
- Personalized music journeys mapping listening habits
- Intelligent genre detection for accurate categorization
- API access through TheMusicTreeAPI
Related projects
TheMusicTreeAPI provides the REST API for genre hierarchy and metadata used by GrowTheMusicTree.
Technical documentation
Setup, APIs, architecture, and contribution workflows live in each repository's README (and linked resources). This page focuses on the product story and ecosystem fit.