Your Summer Listening, Simplified

From artists’ musical inspirations to cinema soundtracks to the “alien” sounds of the avant-garde, MoMA playlists offer truly unique listening experiences. Below you’ll find a brief selection of some past favorites, and be sure to follow MoMA on Spotify so you don’t miss what comes next.

The Music of Miró

Joan Punyet Miró, the grandson of artist Joan Miró, developed a playlist pairing specific works in MoMA’s exhibition Joan Miró: Birth of the World with musical compositions beloved by his grandfather.

Songs of Faith

Grace Matthews, Faith Ringgold’s longtime assistant, shared the artist’s playlist with us, featuring tunes that inspired Ringgold in her studio.

Art Tunes

The inspiration door swings both ways: We compiled a playlist of songs about and inspired by other works of art.

What Does Charles White Sound Like? A Playlist from Terrance McKnight

WQXR host Terrance McKnight worked with MoMA to develop a playlist for the exhibition Charles White: A Retrospective, featuring music, poetry, speeches, and more.

Rosanne Cash, the River, and the Thread

The singer-songwriter shared some thoughts about weaving, making art, and writing music—and made us a playlist to accompany the exhibition Taking a Thread for a Walk.

Edward and Eddie Ruscha

Representing two generations of artists, Edward Ruscha and his son Eddie Ruscha each shared some of their favorite tracks with us.

Remembering Three Towering African Musicians

Curators reflect on the lives of Aurlus Mabele, Manu Dibango, and Tony Allen through their music and the songs they inspired.

Remember, you can always find our playlists by following MoMA on Spotify.