Ancient Naxi music is a folk music very popular among the Naxi people. According to research, this music originated during the 14th century. It was created by the Naxi people under the influence of Confucianism and Taoism. The Naxi music has been called a "living fossil of Chinese music" and is the most ancient music of the Yuannan Province. Not only is the music some of the oldest in China, but it is also among the oldest in the entire world.












