Contribution Guidelines
Thank you for helping build the living map of the world's music.
Code of Conduct
Audio Atlas is dedicated to making global music culture more discoverable and interconnected. We expect all contributors to treat each other — and the musical cultures represented in this project — with respect.
We do not tolerate harassment, discrimination, or disrespectful behaviour of any kind.
How to Contribute
Contributing Genre Data
You can contribute either through the website contribution form or directly through the GitHub repository.
- Genre name and aliases
- Country or region of origin
- Short description
- Related genres
- Instruments where applicable
Contributing Code
- Check existing issues
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch
- Write clear, documented code
- Test your changes
- Submit a pull request
Pull Request Process
- Keep PRs focused
- Write a clear description
- Ensure the build passes
- Maintain accessibility
- Be responsive to feedback
Cultural Sensitivity Guidelines
Audio Atlas documents music from cultures around the world. This comes with responsibility.
- Respect cultural origins
- Use appropriate terminology
- Handle sacred and ceremonial music with care
- Do not speculate
- Acknowledge disputed origins
- Cite your sources
Licensing & Copyright
| What | Licence |
|---|---|
| Source code | MIT License |
| Genre data and content | CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
Maintainers
- Jed Anang — Product owner, genre data, project strategy
- Christophe Berbec — Design, interaction, visual experience
Contact: [email protected]