| Origin | 1960s, Australia |
| Influences | |
| Global spread | Pacific Region, and beyond |
| Modern status | Major musical force |
| Techno evolution | Continuous adaptation with new technologies |
| Defining sound of | Countercultural movement, 1970s |
| Early controversies | Pagan connotations |
| Number of subgenres | Numerous |
| Influences and offspring | Diverse |
