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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 June 9, 2010 at 5:25pm

As we travel from Cincinnati on our way to St. Louis on our baseball tour, let's take a break for some music. Today's Travel Tune at The World on Wheels let's us know that there's nothing like the view from the cheap seats: http://tinyurl.com/2b2jw7r
Darryl Musick May 19, 2010 at 5:59pm

It's Travel Tunes day at The World on Wheels. This week, John Fogerty makes a return visit to sing one of his songs that someone else made very famous: http://tinyurl.com/2bjj5lr

Travel Tunes - Week 27

John Fogerty has been through a lot for his music. Sued by his producer for plagiarizing his own songs, practically disowned by his brother...
Darryl Musick May 12, 2010 at 4:53pm

Livin' on the road...leading to tragic consequences as explained by Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard. It's this week's Travel Tune on The World on Wheels: http://tinyurl.com/23n7uzt

Travel Tunes - Week 26

Love, LOVE this song... Several country singers can't really stand the slick, Nashville influence on their music and several sub-genres we...
David Paul Appell May 9, 2010 at 10:47pm

Now on the Tripatini blog, learn about South Africa's fastest-rising pop-music diva, Simphiwe Dana -- check it out!

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Darryl Musick May 5, 2010 at 6:25pm

It's music day here at The World on Wheels. Today's Travel Tune finds Dwight Yoakam and Buck Owens singing about this week's destination. One of my favorite songs: http://tinyurl.com/395av7f

Travel Tunes - Week 25

Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Djh57 under CC-BY license Did you know that a big branch of country music is based in Bakersfield? Some liken i...
Paula Donner May 4, 2010 at 12:37am

Headed to Colorado this summer? Make sure you check out Telluride Blues & Brews. www.tellurideblues.com
Darryl Musick April 28, 2010 at 5:23pm

The Talking Heads tempts us out on a road trip on thie week's Travel Tune on The World on Wheels: http://tinyurl.com/29ox4eb

Travel Tunes - Week 24

As travelers, we've all been there...the temptation to just pack a bag, jump in the car, and go. No destination, you'll find that out when ...
David Lawrence April 22, 2010 at 3:19am

This sounds great. You inspired me to go to the official blog page and reread your guide to Kansas City jazz.
Diana Lambdin Meyer April 21, 2010 at 9:32pm

News from the Mutual Musicians Foundation in Kansas City - Starting May 1, they will be open for tours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. And the radio show previously produced there is moving to a new venue, yet to be determined, but still, live jazz on NPR on Saturday nights at midnight.
Darryl Musick April 21, 2010 at 5:51pm

For this week's London theme, a late night on the town is the story behind this week's Travel Tune on The World on Wheels: http://tinyurl.com/y7a39zf

Travel Tunes - Week 23

Trying to find a song to tie into this week's London theme was harder than I thought it would be. The obvious choice, London Calling , is o...