Morocco – Although, in modern times, an unlikely pit-stop for musicians and their fans alike, the country has both an immensely diverse musical history and a catalogue of ties to more contemporary artists. The biggest names in music like Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, the Rolling Stones and Cat Stevens to name but a few, frequented […]
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Extraordinary abilities and unique views of autistic musicians are revolutionizing the music industry. Some individuals on the autism spectrum possess Savant Syndrome, and this is a big deal as it means that their skills surpass those of the general population. The neurodivergent brain processes sound differently—more precisely, intensely, and sometimes more beautifully than neurotypical brains. […]
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Barcelona is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain, and is also one of its famous tourist destinations. Sitting on the Mediterranean coast, the number of events, carnivals, gigs and fairs going down in the city’s many pubs and bars is second to none. Here’s some of GrooveTraveler’s favourite picks. Razzmatazz: The Most Popular […]
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LA bands have reached incredible heights of success. The Eagles alone have sold more than 200 million records worldwide. The city has produced legendary acts like Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Guns N’ Roses, and The Doors. Music flows through LA’s streets with rock, pop, hip-hop, and jazz scenes that help new talent grow and […]
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When it comes to describing the beautiful Caribbean nation of Jamaica, the majority of people will bypass the fact that it’s a tropical paradise with lush forest and amazing beaches and instead go straight to talking about the music. Of course, in a country as culturally famous of Jamaica, responsible for introducing the world to […]
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Jazz lovers might just have a new hot spot to visit on a festival tour. Far from the booze-infused jazz festivities of the American south, Zanzibar’s Jahazi Jazz and Literary festival just completed its second year and, in spite of a few hiccups, is on its way to becoming a jazz institution in the region. […]
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Cold climates can make people do strange things. In northern Canada, where people are cooped up inside the majority of the year, seeing little sunlight and a lot of snow, the arrival of summer heralds a burst of frenetic folly that all comes to a head the third weekend of every July. Folk on the […]
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Any time, any season… Jazz music’s soothing ambiance warms the soul and relaxes the spirit, no matter what music genre you dig. This is why for all this time, jazz bars are still frequented by many, no matter what age. All over the world, Jazz is a musical genre that still pulls in the crowds. […]
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If you’re traveling over to Australia this winter you’ll be happy to hear that, due to something they call the southern hemisphere, you’ll soon be basked in a sunny glow of music festivals and ridiculous sun hats. For your convenience, we here at Groovetraveler have compiled a list of the best Australian music festivals to […]
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So now you’ve seen the Lion King in 3D and you want to go to Africa. OK, maybe that’s just me but I’m sure pretty much everyone wants to go to the big-A for some reason or another, be it for a Safari through the Serengeti, a bit of lazy beach lounging in Cape Town […]
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