Portland might be known for its indie scene, but as Matt Fleeger shows us, it’s also home to a burgeoning jazz scene. As Fleeger points out, when most people think of jazz, they think of a scene that ended in the late 60s. On the contrary, it’s a genre that’s alive and well, full of fusion acts and creative ensembles. Check out Fleeger’s playlist for a good feel of what this city has to offer.
(via On The Road With NPR Music: Matt Fleeger At KMHD, Portland, Oregon | Gadling.com)
April is Public Radio Music Month, and Gadling is teaming up with NPR to bring you exclusive interviews from NPR music specialists around the country.
Today we’re headed to the birthplace of jazz: New Orleans. Thanks to local music host Gwen Thompkins we get the insider scoop on the music of this exciting city - along with a killer playlist.
Read more: On The Road With NPR Music: Gwen Thompkins At WWNO, New Orleans, Louisiana
Beyond travel, we’re also big music fans here at Gadling; largely because music is a great way to get to know a place. This month happens to be Public Radio Music Month and we’re teaming up with NPR to bring you exclusive interviews from NPR music specialists around the country. We’ll be learning about local music culture and up and coming new regional artists, so be sure to follow along all month.
First up: John Vettese, WXPN, Philadelphia
Because everyone could use a little warm weather inspired music, whether it’s vacation time or not. Enjoy!
Viva La Flamenco! In keeping with our Spanish theme on Instagram, we’re excited to release this new Spotify playlist meant to put you in a Spanish mood, ready to dance, dream of tapas in a plaza and feel a little more upbeat.
“Gangnam is more than just a call to dance as though you are riding a majestic horse. Specifically, it is a place in Seoul. Seoul is divided up into districts, much like New York City is divided into boroughs, and Gangnam is one of its 25 districts. Meaning “south of the river,” Gangnam is roughly 25 square miles in size (40 square kilometers) and is one of the busiest and most economically important regions of the city. The area is known for its newly built skyscrapers, alleys upon alleys of neon-lit international restaurants, shopping malls, language schools and especially its nightlife. But most of all, it is probably best known within Korea as a place of opulence and expense.”
(via The Kimchi-ite: A Stroll Through The Infamous Gangnam | Gadling.com)
Just a photo from the Austin City Limits Music Festival. Many more photos and a summary to come soon on Gadling.
A snapshot from a SXSW 2011 party in Austin. Pianos, organs, and other instruments can be regularly spotted by unsuspecting people passing by in the city of Austin.
