The best cities in the world for music lovers

Milan, Italy

Milan, Italy, Memphis, USA, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Dakar, Senegal, Detroit, USA, Sydney, Australia, New York City, USA, Johannesburg, South Africa, Paris, France, Liverpool, England, San Francisco, USA, Osaka, Japan, Salzburg, Austria, Seattle, USA, Austin, USA

If you're into opera, then Milan is your place. La Scala is perhaps the finest opera house in Italy. Inaugurated in 1778, it has premiered works by Verdi, Stockhausen, and Puccini. The city also offers a great night life, especially if you're a fan of electronic music.

Memphis, USA

Milan, Italy, Memphis, USA, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Dakar, Senegal, Detroit, USA, Sydney, Australia, New York City, USA, Johannesburg, South Africa, Paris, France, Liverpool, England, San Francisco, USA, Osaka, Japan, Salzburg, Austria, Seattle, USA, Austin, USA

Memphis, Tennessee, is the home of blues and the center of gospel and soul music. It was also here, in the 1950s, that rock and roll was born. Big names like B.B. King, Elvis Presley, and Johnny Cash all recorded and performed here.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Milan, Italy, Memphis, USA, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Dakar, Senegal, Detroit, USA, Sydney, Australia, New York City, USA, Johannesburg, South Africa, Paris, France, Liverpool, England, San Francisco, USA, Osaka, Japan, Salzburg, Austria, Seattle, USA, Austin, USA

Rio is a vibrant city with an excellent musical scene. The birthplace of samba, bossa nova, and funk carioca, Rio offers great venues where one can dance all night long.

Dakar, Senegal

Milan, Italy, Memphis, USA, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Dakar, Senegal, Detroit, USA, Sydney, Australia, New York City, USA, Johannesburg, South Africa, Paris, France, Liverpool, England, San Francisco, USA, Osaka, Japan, Salzburg, Austria, Seattle, USA, Austin, USA

The cultural capital of West Africa, Dakar has become a prominent city, with musicians from neighboring countries finding it a welcoming music base.

Detroit, USA

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The birthplace of Motown, this is the place that gave us Marvin Gaye, the Temptations, the Supremes, and many others. Also with roots in Motor City are big names like Eminem and Alice Cooper. It's the perfect visit for fans of hip hop, soul, and even rock.

Sydney, Australia

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Home to the stunning Sydney Opera House, the Australian city has become an impressive musical center. In the summer, the city also offers open-air operas at Sydney Harbor.

New York City, USA

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The city where hip hop and disco originated, NYC still has a thriving music scene. From Greenwich to Brooklyn and Williamsburg, one can find gigs every night. There's also Broadway for those who love musical theater.

Johannesburg, South Africa

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A melting pot of cultures, Johannesburg was for a long time the European music capital in Africa. But after the end of Apartheid, Indigenous African music started taking up space, turning it into a world-class musical city.

Paris, France

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Having been home to great composers, like Debussy, Chopin, and Berlioz, Paris has a remarkable musical heritage. The city of lights also has great jazz clubs and cellar bars where artists like Édith Piaf once sang.

Liverpool, England

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Home to John, Paul, George, and Ringo, also known as the members of the Beatles, Liverpool has a special place in music history. Visiting the city, one will experience the birthplace of the legendary English pop band. The city also hosts several musical events yearly.

San Francisco, USA

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Once the heart of the 1960's counterculture movement, big names like Janis Joplin, the Rolling Stones, and Santana have all played in the City by the Bay. Today there are an endless number of record stores and places to catch some great live performances.

Osaka, Japan

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On the surface, Osaka might look like a modern, shiny, 21st-century city. But under it all, the Japanese city is pure punk, metal, and psychedelia. With a huge number of gigs, the city also has many second-hand record shops.

Salzburg, Austria

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The historic city of Salzburg and its stunning Alpine backdrop were featured in the 1965 classic film 'The Sound of Music.' The musical was inspired by the Von Trapp family singers. Salzburg is also the birthplace of Mozart, and offers plenty of attractions and concerts in his honor.

Seattle, USA

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Widely known as the birthplace of grunge in the early '90s, Seattle is still home to a thriving and innovative music scene. From exhibitions of Nirvana to record stores and weekly gigs, Seattle won't disappoint.

Austin, USA

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With more music venues per inhabitant than anywhere else in America, Austin is a must for any music lover. You can find hundreds of places playing country, blues, metal, rockabilly, and Afro-beat every night.

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