Must-Visit Cities For Music Lovers
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Music has long shaped the entire world, but nothing is as awe-inspiring as visiting areas that produced incredible artists or entire genres. By visiting these locations around the world, you can bear witness to how a specific place created extraordinary musicians, and how some were permanently changed by it.
If you’re a music lover, here are the top cities you simply must visit.
New Orleans, USA – the birthplace of Jazz
If you love Jazz, you have to visit New Orleans. While we can’t pinpoint when jazz originated, we know it first appeared in New Orleans. It’s not surprising either, with the city’s natural exuberance and celebration of life perfectly reflecting a style designed to make you feel free and easy.
Offering a whole range of famous Jazz performers, from Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong to Kermit Ruffins, among many others, you can experience jazz throughout the entire city. For instance, head to the Musical Legends Park to see statues dedicated to the greats, Preservation Hall for a family-friendly event, or one of the many jazz clubs located throughout New Orleans.
Vienna, Austria – classical elegance and timeless concert halls
Widely regarded as one of the most elegant forms of music, Vienna is the perfect place for fans of classical music. Home to various legends of the genre, like Mozart and Beethoven, you can experience all things classical music.
If you’re visiting for a city break, we recommend heading to the House of Music, one of the leading musical museums, or heading to the world-renowned Muskiveren venue. These options are the perfect way to inject some refined culture and elegance into your time away.
Liverpool, UK – The Beatles and beyond
Liverpool is home to perhaps one of the most famous artists, The Beatles. With a rich and inspiring musical legacy, this has created the groundwork for a thriving indie scene that’s simply exuding talent.
Whether you want to delve into the history of The Beatles at The Beatles Story Museum or you want to catch some of the many live pop and rock acts, Liverpool is the perfect place to experience an incredible multi-generational musical influence.
Tokyo, Japan – eclectic sounds and neon beats
If you’re interested in more vibrant and eclectic beats, then Tokyo might just be the city for you. The pioneer of new genres like city-pop and J-pop, there are many musical bars developed to different genres, including jazz, rock, pop, and more.
And if you’re trying to complete your vinyl collection, you might want to head to the Shinjuku district. There, you can find the music retailer Disk Union, with four separate buildings containing a tremendous library across 18 different genres.
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