August 25th, 2010 by admin
Salsa, the meeting point of European and African culture in dance, has been heavily influenced by Puerto Rico. The first seeds of the complex genre that we know as salsa today were sown in 1960s New York, where immigrants such as Tito Puente and Willie Colon made the music and dance Read the rest of this entry »
May 29th, 2010 by admin
For those who love nothing better than taking in a virtuoso musical performance or rocking out at a concert, what could be better than an impressive line-up of some of the best musicians in the world? Summer brings a wide variety of world-class music festivals from which to choose. Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: Bonnaroo, Canada, Guide of the Week, Jazz, Music, Music Festivals, Sights, Summer Festivals, Tanglewood, Things to Do, Travel Guides
March 26th, 2010 by admin
The Coachella Valley Music and Art Festival is one of the world’s largest music-themed events. Held in Indio, California, the fest lasts three days and draws some of the biggest acts in the world. This year, the festival will be headlined by rapper Jay-Z, electronic hip-hop super-group Read the rest of this entry »