12 articles tagged with music tourism
The first time I stepped foot in Kinshasa, it felt like diving into an undiscovered coral reef—vibrant, complex, and pulsing with life beneath the surface. As someone who's spent more time tracking athletes than artistic movements, the Democratic Republic of...
There's a certain poetry to cities that rise from their own ashes—a resilience that reminds me of the ancient tea farms I visited in Yunnan, where centuries-old trees survived droughts and fires only to produce more complex, character-rich leaves afterward....
The first time I heard the haunting wail of a flamenco singer in Seville, I felt the same visceral response as when I experienced my first live bluegrass jam in Nashville. Both musical traditions speak a language that transcends words...
When most folks plan a trip to explore the birthplace of rock 'n' roll, they immediately look for hotels in downtown Memphis. Big mistake. After three visits to the area—twice for cycling events and once for a friend's wedding—I've discovered...
There's something about the American South that speaks directly to the soul—a rhythm in the air that transcends mere geography and becomes a heartbeat you can feel beneath your feet. Hattiesburg, Mississippi might not top most travelers' bucket lists, but...
Like the rhythmic contractions of a healthy heart, the cultural pulse of Waukesha, Wisconsin beats with surprising vigor for a city of its size. As both a cardiologist and avid traveler, I've learned to diagnose the true character of destinations...
There's something deeply revealing about juxtaposing two seemingly disparate worlds—like holding up a diamond to different lights to see how it refracts. After fifteen years traversing continents as a management consultant and now as a travel documentarian, I've developed an...
The first time my son Mateo heard reggae music echo through our Philadelphia apartment, his little feet started moving instinctively. My daughter Sofia immediately asked, 'Where does this music come from, Mom?' That simple question planted the seed for our...
The first time I extended a Kingston business trip into the weekend, I had no idea I was about to witness the raw, unfiltered heartbeat of Jamaican culture. There I was, still wearing my business casual attire at 11 PM,...
The moment my taxi pulled away from Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport, my driver cranked up the volume on what I'd soon learn was a Grupo Niche classic. 'Welcome to Cali,' he grinned, catching my eye in the rearview mirror....
The rhythm of Rio isn't just in its samba—it's in the footfalls of early morning beach runners, the hushed whispers in century-old monasteries, and the vinyl crackle from hole-in-the-wall record shops tucked between the city's famous facades. After logging miles...
The pulse of Kingston hits you before your feet touch Jamaican soil. As our plane descended toward Norman Manley International Airport, I could already feel the rhythm that defines this island nation. Having covered sporting events across six continents, I've...
