Music is a fundamental aspect of humanity -- so exactly how does it impact us? These talks offer a wonderful look at our fascinating relationship with the music we make.

Take a trip around the globe and enjoy music from all corners of the Earth.

How did music transform into what it is today? A brief journey through time, sound and rhythm.

From Chopin to Handel and everything in between -- immerse yourself in the world of classical music.

We've cued up two hours of live music straight from the TED stage. Listen for a wide range of virtuoso musicians -- on some very surprising instruments ...

These extraordinary maestros bring you into the world of writing and conducting music.

Musician Ryuichi Sakamoto picks his favorite talks on ideas -- both musical and beyond. "Each talk expresses a vision no one else can have," he says. "They're a triumph of uniqueness and originality."

Explore the transforming power of music.

Björk picks 6 TED Talks that she simply adores, from a mushroom burial suit to a virtual choir of thousands.

If you were in the marching band, jazz ensemble or choir, music is a part of you — whether you still play or not. Let these talks tap into that.

DJs make remixes, cross-pollinating old sounds with new. But all of us engage in this conversation between the past and present, making ideas resonate over and over again.

From beat-boxing battles to a digital choir of 2000 people, these talks celebrate the beauty and versatility of the human voice.

Bono picks 8 talks that express powerful ideas -- and shares exactly why each needs to be spread far and wide.

Brandon Boyd, lead singer of Incubus, says, "I hope to one day perform live music on the moon. Perhaps if all goes according to plan, we can make a TED Talk out of it!" We eagerly await this event. Until then, here are his favorite talks.

Get ready to rock out with these awesome performances that have lit up the TED stage.

A list of the jazziest performances to hit the TED stage, straight from the bandstand.

Ryan Coogler, director of "Creed" and "Fruitvale Station," picks his 6 favorite talks.

These powerful stories shatter preconceived notions about mental illness, and pose the provocative question: What can the world learn from different kinds of minds?

Explore what may be in store for our collective future and how we can plan for the unpredictable, together.

A surprising collection of TED Talks to delight and ensnare you for hours and hours.

Sayonara 2010s! Enjoy this look back on which popular TED Talks caught our attention from 2010 to 2019.

Keep your ears and eyes wide open for the several different ways you can interact with sound and color.

A round-up of fascinating TED speakers who have founded some of the most amazing companies.

The voices of these speakers are sure to gently pull you in with their warm delivery.

Sit down, press play and prepare to be riveted by these beautiful, mysterious, moving talks.

These engrossing stories will make your drive -- or train ride -- fly by. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you won't feel an ounce of road rage. And you won't miss a thing if you can't watch the visuals.

Browse Ben Affleck's super 8, and his director's notes on why he picked them.

Tim O'Reilly of O'Reilly Media ("Make:" magazine, anyone?) shares his favorite TED Talks with notes about why each one had an impact. Surprise: It's not all tech.

Explore some cultural phenomenons from across the globe. Some touching, some silly — and all very intriguing.

Stefan Sagmeister prefers to watch with company: “I find watching TED Talks the most brilliant alternative to watching TV, especially with someone else while stopping and going and stopping and discussing it all.”