👉 The Tapes Project is an initiative by the MIT Media Lab that focuses on creating and distributing open-source, high-fidelity audio tapes to preserve and share diverse cultural and historical soundscapes. Launched in 2005, the project aims to democratize access to a wide range of audio archives, including indigenous languages, traditional music, and oral histories, by providing high-quality tapes that can be played on both analog and digital devices. This effort not only helps in preserving these audio artifacts for future generations but also fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation of global cultural diversity. By making these tapes widely available, the Tapes Project supports researchers, educators, and communities in their efforts to document and celebrate their unique auditory heritages.
