Music first came to be around the Paleolithic period. It, however, is still unclear as if it was the middle or upper Paleolithic period. Most of the instrments that have been found at that time have been in the upper Paleolithic period.
In history, music has been an important addition to ritual and drama. It has also been credited with the ability to reflect and influence human emotion. That has been spread around with today's technology, with things like radio, film, internet, and theater.