Austin, USA

Named after Stephen F. Austin, known as the “Father of Texas”, Austin is the capital of the state of Texas, United States. After the railroads were built in 1871, the city expanded in both area and population, welcoming people from all over the world.

Austin is known as the “Live Music Capital of the World”. Austin is home to many live music venues, with all genres of music from concert halls to major music festivals. It is home to some of the biggest names in the world of music, and is also the starting point for local musicians. Austin is also the birthplace of country music, a genre typical of the Southern United States.

Every March, Austin hosts the South by Southwest Film Festival (also known as SWSW), a highly anticipated showcase of films, music events, workshops, and interactive media that is highly anticipated by local and international artists.

Havana, Cuba

There is hardly a time in Cuba when music isn’t playing – traditional Latin rhythms are familiar. Music is everywhere, performed by the locals themselves. You can see motorists singing on street corners, hear music blaring from apartment windows. Cubans love music and it is a part of their lives.

Stockholm, Sweden

If you are a fan of modern music, it is not difficult to realize that some Swedish singers play an important role in the development of the world music scene. They are multi-talented artists, with familiar compositions and easy-to-remember melodies such as ABBA, Ace of Base, or the young Zara Larsson singing in the EURO 2016 Finals. As for the female singer Carly Rae Jepsen, she did not hesitate to say: "They (the Swedes) are the saints of pop music".

Musicians and producers from Sweden have a big voice in the world music scene. This place is considered the “Silicon Valley” of the music industry, a “promised land” for those who want to develop themselves as a musician, producer or DJ. The capital Stockholm is the place with the largest rate of recording studios per capita in the world.

Seoul, South Korea

“Hustling” and “vibrant” are the adjectives used when referring to the name of this bustling Asian city. Although it is busy, it is still popular because it has a breath of creativity in every aspect of life, from music, technology, fashion to travel or cuisine…

The creative energy of Korean people is rich and endless, and thanks to this energy, Seoul has become a center of creativity, especially in the fields of music, technology, fashion and tourism, creating the premise to make this city the "coolest" and most livable place in the world in the early 21st century.

It is no surprise that Seoul has become one of the “music cities” of the world, because this is where famous producers and music management companies gather. In addition, their way of doing media and developing talent is also very modern, making the Korean music trend not only leave its mark domestically, but also flourish in the international market.

Johannesburg, South Africa

In Africa, there are generally few cities with a strong music culture. However, if you have the chance to visit this continent, try Johannesburg, South Africa. You will enjoy a variety of live music genres every night, from jazz to hip-hop to traditional music.

Phuong Ngoc