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Merengue, the quintessential music of the Dominican Republic

LosMocanos.com Few cultural forms are more associated with the Dominican Republic than merengue music and the brisk, shuffling, hip-wagging dance that goes with it (no one’s exactly sure where the name comes from – sweet, frothy beaten egg whites or the “mareng” or “méringue” music of neighboring Haiti). Going back more than 150 years, like tango in Argentina it once scandalized the prim and proper because of its ribald lyrics and sexy moves. Well, that’s sure as heck a thing of the past…

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What went down at Eurovision 2024 in Malmö, Sweden

SVT/EBU The world´s premier song contest just completed its spectacular 68th edition with the usual lineup of singing, dancing, special effects, silliness and seriousness, pulling in a TV audience of hundreds of millions plus thousands of fans who flocked to Sweden´s third city from 90 countries. Plus this year there was a degree of history making (non-binaries, take a bow!), along with controversy in the form of scandal (thanks to a goofy Dutchman) and protests (thanks to Israel´s…

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Music is a huge part of the allure in Branson, Missouri

Welcome to the town of Branson, set in the rolling Ozark Mountains of southwest Missouri some four hours from St. Louis. In contrast with the rather pastoral area that surrounds it, Branson is an island of fun and frivolity, exciting thrill rides, and a long and varied list of entertainment options – along with a choice of more educational and even highbrow alternatives. They combine to create a destination that is somewhat, shall I say, different. Here’s a place where kitsch becomes catchy,…

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9 U.S. small towns and cities with big music chops

Hundreds of people who were jammed into an amphitheater swayed and clapped their hands in time to music. Not far away, a much smaller crowd listened with rapt attention as a trio combined the sounds of mellow jazz with hip-hop. Music fans gather in large cities like Los Angeles and Las Vegas to treat their ears to favorite melodies and harmonies. Others around the country enjoy their preferred tunes and performers where they live, or close by.

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Darryl Musick April 14, 2010 at 7:03pm

In conjunction with our trip report from New York City last week, this week's Travel Tune is all about the Big Apple on The World on Wheels: http://tinyurl.com/y7f8xgx

Travel Tunes - Week 22

Last week's New York trip was fantastic. We've never had a bad time in this great city. This week's tune is a tribute to New York, written...
Darryl Musick April 7, 2010 at 5:31pm

Baseball's opening week celebrated at The World on Wheels. In this week's Travel Tune, Keith Urban and John Fogerty take us out to the ballgame: http://tinyurl.com/ycp43gq

Travel Tunes - Week 21

John Fogerty took a 9 year break after his first unsuccessful attempt at a solo career following the breakup of Creedence Clearwater Revival...
Darryl Musick March 31, 2010 at 6:05pm

It's another Travel Tune playing slowly across The World on Wheels...
http://tinyurl.com/yejdrzb

Travel Tunes - Week 20

We've reached the second 10 songs in the series so the list for these songs are at the bottom. Follow the links and you can make your own ...
Darryl Musick March 24, 2010 at 4:49pm

Hand-picked travel music, check out the weekly Travel Tune at The World on Wheels: http://tinyurl.com/ykxkqea

Travel Tunes - Week 19

In light of our trip report to Kennedy Space Center, we're going way out there in our musical travels this week. It was 1969, man was going...
James Morris January 20, 2010 at 7:31pm

Hey, check-out Canada's top summer music festivals, here in Stratford, Ontario:

http://www.stratfordsummermusic.ca/

Happens mid-July, thru mid-August.
Adina Nutu - Explore Romania December 20, 2009 at 5:11pm

Did you know about International Festival and Competition of classical music George Enescu? http://www.festivalenescu.ro/
It takes place in Romania, every two years and it's becoming one of the biggest festivals of this kind in Europe.
David Paul Appell December 15, 2009 at 9:41pm

Ah yes, I've spent some time hanging around the pool at the Sevilla. Consider checking out our Cuba group, we've got some good info and Cuba experts you can ask about anything.
Shane Leahy December 15, 2009 at 9:35pm

Thanks David .. i will check them out .. four nights in Havana .. staying at Sevilla Hotel ..
David Paul Appell December 15, 2009 at 8:33pm

Shane, one of the great things about Havana (and I assume you'll be spending a good bit of time in Havana), is that music is all over the place. In particular, you'll want to see what's on at clubs like Café Cantante, El Gato Tuerto, and La Zorra y el Cuervo. There's also always a band playing at El Patio restaurant in front of the old town cathedral, and in the courtyard at the Hotel Nacional. If I think of anything else, I'll let you know!
Shane Leahy December 15, 2009 at 8:22pm

Awesome.. my two favourite things .. music and travel in one discussion forum. I am going to Cuba in a few weeks and really looking forward to checking out the music down there .. anybody got directions to the Buena Vista Social Club ???