Number ten, Nigeria

Being such a culturally diverse country, it’s not surprising that Nigeria is musically varied as well. The country’s three largest ethnic groups all bring a unique sound to the table with different instruments. Gospel, reggae and hip hop are among the broader genres that can be heard throughout the land. Nigeria has had an especially significant impact on the world through the afrobeat genre. Performers like Nigerian born opera singer Helen Apega have also reached. A worldwide audience, Nigeria has also gained prominence through the All Africa Music Awards, hosting the show from 2014 to 2017. Perhaps the most tapping festival is the Calabar Carnival which has been described as Africa’s biggest St Party.

Number 9 Jamaica

This Caribbean island country covers a wide array of musical genres from jazz to calypso, most notably Jamaica is the birthplace of reggae drawing inspiration from Scott. And rocksteady. That’s far from Jamaica’s only contribution to the musical world. Jamaican count machuki originated the practice of DJ ING or toasting, which paved the way for rap with so much history rooted in music, Jamaica knows how to put on a show the country’s biggest music festival is reggae sumfest, which is annually held in Montego Bay. Living by the motto our music our festival this week, a long party typically takes place in mid July. If you can’t make it in the summer. Why not visit in January for the rebel salute? Festival.

Number 8 Germany

When it comes to iconic composers, there are two countries that stand out in particular. Austria gave us legends like Franz Schubert, Yosef Hayden, and Al Shoenberg, the capital city of Salzburg was notably the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Germany is perhaps even more prominent, though introducing the world to Johann Sebastian Bach. Johannes Brahms. And Ludwig Van Beethoven. Few venues can compete with Munich Cuvillies Theater, which hosts concerts, ballets and operas. The Cempa, OPA and praised and is also among Germany’s most treasured concert halls. If classical music isn’t up your alley, maybe you’ll be more interested in the heavy metal sounds of the VOC and Open Air Festival. The electronic vibes of the melt festival or the stylings of an accordion at Oktoberfest.

7, Mexico

If you’ve seen Pixar’s Coco, you know that music plays a key role in Mexican culture. There are several festivals that might not be on your radar, though. Viva Latino not only gathers musicians from Ibero America, but from all around the globe. Over the years, the PAL North Day Festival has attracted talents like the killers, Natalia Lafourcade, and Snoop Dogg for more classical music. The Palacio de Bayas artist is Mexico’s pinnacle of culture. While you’ll come for the music. You’ll want to stay for the architecture as long as we’re mixing music with sightseeing. Be sure to drop by Plaza Garibaldi. You’re bound to come across a mariachi band which will make your trip complete.

Number 6 Brazil

It’s hard to think of another country that mixes music and celebrations quite like Brazil. If you need evidence, look no further than the Rio Carnival living up to its nickname of the biggest show on Earth, this festival comes complete with extravagant parade floats, expertly choreographed dancing. Hand of course music that nobody can stand still to other high profile events include rock in Rio, which was founded by Brazilian entrepreneur Roberto Medina and Ultra Brazil. A massive outdoor electronic music festival. Brazil is a great place to learn about music genres that you might not be familiar with, such as shadow, bossa Nova and Russia. Brazil also brings a special flair to international genres like rock and soul. There is a sound for everyone here.

5, South Africa

South Africa has a lengthy history of music. Seeing the rise of gospel in the 20s, acapella in the 30s, penny whistle, jive in the 50s, jazz in the 60s, punk rock in the 70s, African rock in the 80s, techno in the 90s and Blues rock in the 2000s. Today music remains integral to the country’s identity and culture. The Cape Town International Jazz Festival has been referred to as Africa’s grandest gathering. Ultra South Africa is the biggest electronic music festival in the entire continent. South Africa has also given us international singing sensations like Midiam Makeba, who forever left an imprint on Afro Pop and world music. Makeba sadly passed away in 2008, although some. Anna has been hailed as a worthy successor.

Number 4 Anyone who’s familiar with Bollywood is well aware of music prevalence in India.

What you might not know is just how far back. India is rooted in the history of music. Classical Indian music can be traced back almost 6000 years making it one of the oldest musical traditions to absorb as much knowledge as possible. We’d recommend visiting the Indian music experience, the country’s first interactive music museum. In addition to hosting live events, the museum contains more than 100 instruments and a walkthrough of Indian music history. If you’re looking to party, the Hornbill Festival takes place the 1st 10 days. In December, it’s called the Festival of Festivals for a reason. There is also NH Seven Weekender, a multi genre music festival that lasts 3 days.

3 the United Kingdom

From revolutionary bands like The Beatles to E gutters like Andrew Lloyd Webber, to more contemporary singing sensations like Adele, the United Kingdom has produced some of the most influential acts in music history for those seeking to study music abroad, you’ll want to look into the programs that lead and. Oxford offers outside of England you can learn a fair deal about both folk and contemporary music by visiting Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. If you’re just visiting, be sure to take in a concert at the Royal Albert Hall or Catch the latest musical. Taking London’s West End by storm. Keep in mind that the five day Glastonbury Festival is set to return in 2022.

2 Korea

Ever since Gangnam Style became the first YouTube post to hit a billion views. Kpop has taken off in the West like never before. That said, there are more than a few K pop conventions and festivals in the states for true lovers of the genre. However, a trip to South Korea is inevitable if you’re trying to track down a particular Kpop album. Check out the Kyobo bookstore and Myeongdong Underground in Seoul. Chow down at one of the various cafes owned by your favorite K Pop Idol from K Star Road to the Gangnam Style statue. It’s a sightseeing paradise for K pop fans. As for concerts, you may be interested to know that some KPOP shows grant free admission, so be on the lookout.

Number one the United States America

Is home to some of the world’s most iconic singers and songwriters, spanning a wide array of genres. It also regularly hosts the most revered music award shows such as the Grammys. The main reason EU S tops. This list, however, is due to the sheer amount of variety music brings out each state’s personality. If you’re a fan of country music, Nashville is the place to be for jazz. Drop by New Orleans, especially when Mardi Gras is in full swing. For those who like a narrative weaved into their playlist, Broadway has given us the most beloved musicals of all time. Speaking of New York, Juilliard is among the finest schools to study music as well as drama and dance. Do you agree with our picks? Check out this other recent clip from travel and be sure to comment and Ring the bell to be notified about. Our latest posts.

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Imagine getting married in one of the most famous buildings in the world. The House of Commons awaits your request…

DID YOU KNOW THAT THE HOUSE OF

COMMONS forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site? Steeped in history, there’s no beating the sense of drama and occasion at this extraordinary landmark – and guess what, you can get married here! A truly one-in-a-million venue, licensed ceremonies (for up to 150 guests) take place in the Members’ Dining Room overlooking the River ‘Thames – or for something more intimate, there’s the oak-panelled Jubilee Room with enough room for 60. Afterwards, your elegant celebration can take any form you choose – the venue can cater everything from a lavish afternoon tea fit for the Queen to a five-course seated wedding breakfast. Prefer to keep things simple? How about riverside drinks in.

Parliamentary party favours

Bridesmaids arrive by the Cromwell Green entrance

For more information about the venue, visitparliament.uk/venue. Contact the events team on 020 7219 3090 or email hoceventsteam@parliament.uk to check availability

Either the ‘Thames or Terrace Pavilion – both are light-filled, airy, chic spaces overlooking the water.

All those in favour, say ‘aye’…

Why did you choose the House of Commons for your special day?

The venue is simply stunning and so iconic that we didn’t feel anywhere else compared.

How many guests did you have?

92 in the day and an additional 32 in the evening, so 124 in total.

Where did you say your vows?

We had a civil ceremony in the beautiful Members’ Dining Room surrounded by family and friends.

Which room did you have the reception in?

We had the wedding breakfast in the Members’ Dining room. The evening celebrations continued with a night of dancing in the Terrace Pavilion with amazing views of the River Thames and the London Eye!

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The House of Commons team is used to organising glittering State affairs, so they know their way around a wedding. Why not have the House of Commons’ famous racing-green logo emblazoned on your name cards and menus?

Why not treat your wedding guests to a g uided tour of the House of Commons and the House of Lords’ debating chambers on the big day?

What could be more fun than heading to the Houses of Parliament for tastings with their award-

As party favours go, they don’t get more elegant than these. Brides’ favourite are the mini bottles of House of Commons Speaker’s whisky and the House of Commons chocolate mint creams. How elegant!

Katie and Oliver outside the grand Colonnade

What was the food like?

In a word, delicious! Beautifully presented with modern twists like pea ice cream.

The decorations/flowers?

The finishing touches were my favourite part of the wedding. We chose a vintage theme for the day with an old map of London for the table plan, old postcards of London landmarks in frames for the table names, vintage tea lights and books for the postcards to stand on.

What’s special about the House of Commons?

The staff are amazing and our guests were completely in awe of the venue. We still have to pinch ourselves sometimes to remind us that we actually got married in the House of Commons.

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Today the Kellerwald has 24 kellers, or “cellars,” within 820ft (250m) of each other. Most of the cellars date back to the 18th century, but the oldest is from 1609. The underground spaces still exist, but it’s the areas above ground that attract people to drink there. A handful of beer gardens and bars are open all year round, serving local beers (though there are far fewer open in the winter). However, every year, for a 10-11 day period centered on July 26th, they all open for Forchheim’s Annafest, with 600,000 people visiting. (Good fact: there are 32,000 seats at Annafest, which is also the same number as the population of Forchheim.)

Annafest is a huge folk festival where every bar serves an Annafestbier —a strong, pale lager similar(ish) to Oktoberfestbier. There’s music, food, and lots of fun, all in this unique environment on a hill above Forchheim surrounded by trees and above a network of beer cellars. Think of it as a small Oktoberfest and definitely one of the world’s best drinking festivals.

But don’t just go to Forchheim for Annafest… Forchheim has four breweries: Greif, Hebendanz, Eichhorn, and Neder. They all have restaurants or bars, although the opening hours can be a little unusual (sometimes closing from 2pm, even on a weekend). The Kellerwald is always open, especially in the summer, but it’s best to check opening times first. Another fun fact: in Forchheim, they are able to say that they go up to the cellars to drink beer, as they’re cut into the hills above the town—though this also means, of course, that they have to walk uphill to get there.

The breweries make a range of beers, but they often only have one on tap. At Greif that’s a bright, golden Helles, while in Neder it’s an Export, which is pale and rich with malt and spicy hops. They all typically have a fuller malt flavor than the beers of Munich, something more bready, or more amber in color, and then also more bitter— something generally characteristic of Franconian beer.

Why Annafest? The name comes from Saint Anna, Jesus’s grandmother. The Church of St Anna is near Forchheim and on July 26th, the day of St Anna, people would make a pilgrimage to the church, stopping for beer in Forchheim on the way. The first version of Annafest was held in 1840. You can read more about Annafest here: www. annafe st-forchheim. de.

Some Franconian Beer Knowledge…

• This is a part of the world where breweries often serve beer in krugs or steinkrugs (meaning “stone mugs”). But if you can’t see how much beer is left, then how do the bar staff know if you need another one or not?

• If you have a krug with a metal lid, then leaving the lid open means that you want another beer; if you leave the lid closed, then the barman will know you’re still drinking.

• If you don’t have a lid, then when you want another beer you need to lay your empty krug on its side. If you want a small beer—or schnitt, which is basically the half you have when you’re leaving—then you need to try and balance the mug on its handle.

• And if you’re ready to leave, then place your beer mat on top of your mug.

As well as being famous for beer, Forchheim is filled with historical gems and several buildings date back to the 14th century and beyond.

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