The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is widely known for its careful selection of facilities world heritage. For travel lovers and real music, she also prepared a separate ranking of the most musical cities.
Among the selection criteria there is no area and popularity; cities with a special musical history that changed the national or world culture places where music has become part of the DNA.
These cities have managed to prove that the art of music has become part of their economy and public life in addition, travelers will appreciate the stunning sights from the Middle Ages to the postmodern.
9. Seville, Spain
And, of course, we open our list with the city that first staged two of the greatest operas of all time: " barber of seville Rossini and Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro.
This city is covered with dozens of musical legends, it was here that flamenco originated, and it was Seville that managed to absorb the influence of other cultures that were part of the history of the entire region.
The most famous and extremely popular music festival in Seville is the Biennale de Flamenco, where you can hear how classic performance, and artistic variations of youth.
8. Mannheim, Germany
Mannheim is an incredibly dynamic multicultural center of creativity. Who hasn't heard of the American rock band Mannheim Steam roller? These guys borrowed their name from local composers of the 18th century. Mannheim Steam - became real revolution for large orchestras at the court of Charles III and influenced the work of Beethoven and Mozart.
UNESCO notes that no city can boast such a complete and deep musical pedigree, because it has been a leader and innovator for centuries, moreover, with a developed musical infrastructure.
But not only classical music flourishes in Mannheim. The local pop academy is considered the best in Germany. A annual festival Time Warp gathers connoisseurs of techno music from all over the world.
7. Hannover, Germany
Hannover is made for festivals and cabarets. The most famous European rock band Scorpion is from this city.
Residents of Hannover confidently declare that they are in the center musical planet, and their statement is not far from the truth.
The extremely influential Hannover University of Music, Drama and Media mass media attracts talented students from all over the world. They teach there chamber music, contemporary creativity, ancient music, jazz, rock and, of course, pop.
In addition, it was in Hannover that the first music cassette, the first CD and the first vinyl record were created.
6. Hamamatsu, Japan
Have you ever heard of Roland, Yamaha and Kawai? But the headquarters of these companies is not without reason located in Hamamatsu.
10 major music festivals, two of which have international status. This city is home to one of the most famous Shizuoka University of Arts and Culture in the world and a stunning museum. musical instruments with an extensive collection of ancient exhibits.
And most importantly - Hamamatsu is the leader in the production of musical instruments in Japan.
5. Ghent, Belgium
This city became famous due to the fact that it was within its walls that Great Britain and the United States signed an agreement to end the War of 1812. Now Ghent in an unusual way has managed to combine centuries-old heritage and modern trends.
There are many in the city interesting festivals. In 1843, when the "Feasts of Ghent" were held for the first time, the whole city was filled with numerous concert venues for all kinds of music.
It is in Ghent that the best like to gather jazz performers. So, for several decades, jazz performances turned into an international festival.
4. Glasgow, Scotland
Of course, it is Glasgow that will become home to the World Bagpipe - the main trophy of one music competition. But Glasgow is not just a city, it is part of the history of the Old World with its unique creativity.
For nearly a century, St. Andrew's Hall has been one of the most famous music venues in Europe. It burned down in 1962 due to the carelessness of one smoker, but, in spite of everything, continues to maintain its reputation.
Together with UNESCO, Scottish musicians have published the book "Dear Green Sounds", which tells musical history Glasgow, where they talk not only about the great past, but also about the concerts of Frank Sinatra and Freddie Mercury.
3. Brazzaville, Congo
Talking about the most significant and famous music cities Brazzaville must not be forgotten all over the world. Trying to escape from the terrible reality, the inhabitants of this city gave the world a bewitching rumba and incendiary movements soukous.
The city is home to the Pan-African Music Festival and the Festival of Lights, an annual explosion of African music and cultural expression.
2. Bologna, Italy
Italy became famous all over the world thanks to its opera. But, if we first think of Milan with its opera houses and melodic Venice, UNESCO placed Bologna in second place on its top list. And no wonder, because in Bologna there was a legendary university, which since 1088 raised the bar for musicians and artists.
And how many music festivals are held here. For example, on the streets of Bologna one can easily hear classical music, opera, batet, jazz blues and even Jewish jazz. Only the Congolese rumba festival gathers more than 50,000 fans.
1. Bogota, Colombia
Bogota is known to music lovers for its rich music scene. But new forms of creativity play important role in the life of the city.
It hosts 60 festivals every year, the most important of which is Festivales Al Parque, where everyone plays: from opera and jazz to hip-hop and salsa.
UNESCO believes that the city plays an important role in creating and maintaining new musical trends and trends. In addition, Bogota became a regional cultural center and represents the musical interests of all Latin America and the Caribbean.
Speaking about music on a global scale, it is important to understand that different nations develop their culture in different ways. This is largely influenced by their geographical position, their neighbors and proximity to the sea. If the country is in warm latitudes , the climate is mild, and the land is fertile, the residents will have time for the development of culture, including music. If people live in conditions harsh climate , their musical development will be slow as they have to survive in difficult conditions.
One of the famous Russian opera singers said that the more singers in the country, the better it is climate . Because you can speak loudly only in a mild climate. Agree, when you are cold, you even try to breathe briefly and every other time, what can we say about singing. By the way, he believed that the most musical countries the world are located in Europe , since there is a mild climate and good social conditions for recreational activities.
They also play a big role neighbours . If you have to live side by side with warlike countries or nomads who constantly attack other states, there will be no time for music or cultural development.
In addition to all of the above, the role in the development of music in the country, of course, plays government states. It can regulate both foreign relations and improve the lives of citizens. Certainly, a good life is a positive factor for the development of musical culture. However, in addition to improving life, the state can limit culture and give it a certain direction, which can slow down development or stop it altogether.
Despite all this, music still remains an important part of the life of any person at all times. It always influenced him and was created by him, although it was expressed in different ways.
So, sociologists and culturologists carried out several surveys concerning the most musical countries of the world. Here are their results:
1 place
… took by a small margin USA . The culture of this country is widely promoted everywhere, so the place in the ranking is not at all surprising. In the United States, music for many years absorbed the features of the most different styles. Popular among Americans are the violin, accordion and wind instruments, in particular the saxophone (think of jazz).
2nd place
… divided Great Britain And India , as strange as it may sound, but you can’t argue with the numbers. Let's see what professional sources tell us about them. When composing music, Indian musicians use special rhythmic and melodic schemes. Tabla drums are very popular here. stringed instruments- sitars. British music is closely related to maritime theme, which is not surprising, because Britain was once the queen of the seas.
3rd place
… received in the ranking Korea And Russia . We patriotically acknowledge that in Russia musical culture has always been highly developed, and even dancing and generally shirking work in the field is simply in our blood. Korea, on the other hand, has both its own stars and a very patriotic musical climate, unlike European countries literally infected by the onslaught of American culture.
Who are they, the best rock bands of all time? Top 50 bands in front of you.
AC/DC
The famous rock band was formed in 1973 in Sydney. Now, probably, there is no person, not even keen on rock music, who has never heard this name - AC / DC. Unfortunately, in 2016 vocalist Brian Johnson was given a disappointing diagnosis. Doctors strongly advised the musician to refuse to perform, otherwise he would face complete hearing loss. As a result, the singer decided to leave the band for health reasons. Axl Rose was invited to take his place.
arcade fire
A unique indie rock project from Canada from the first album found its listeners thanks to an unusual and authentic sound. Their third record won a Grammy for " Best Album of the year".
Arctic Monkeys
Perhaps this is the best British group millennium. At least the guys from Arctic Monkeys themselves have no doubt about it!
Biffy Clyro
It took the Scottish rockers many years of hard work to gain recognition. In 2007, their album Puzzle reached gold status, and the songs from it hit the top music charts.
block party
The British group was formed in 2003. From the first album to this day, the musicians are tearing the charts and the hearts of fans with new hits.
Blur
Who doesn't know one of the most successful rock bands of the 1990s? The musicians are still "on horseback" - in 2015 the album The Magic Whip was released, which was appreciated by both fans and critics.
cold play
Another British alternative on the list of the best. Recognition came to them after the release of the second album Yellow, which blew up the charts in the US and the UK. On this moment sold over 80 million copies of the group's albums.
Courteeners
British musicians immediately powerfully declared themselves. The band's first two albums, St. Jude and Falcon - broke into the local music charts and immediately reached places in the top ten.
Doves
The group was quite popular in the 90s. Despite the fact that the musicians have been on sabbatical since 2010, we do not forget them.
editors
The first two platinum discs of the musicians sold over 2 million copies. Many rock fans will remember their amazing performance at Glastonbury, after which their second Editors album reached #1 on the UK Albums Chart.
Elbow
From the very beginning of their musical career, the group received strong support. music critics. They were called "the smartest group in the UK", their third record was called a "masterpiece". Many musicians are their fans, among them such stars as R.E.M., U2.
Foals
The group playing indie rock was born in 2005 in the UK. Their work was influenced by such trends as mathematical rock and dance-punk.
They deserve to be called best rock band 21st century. It's that simple.
green day
With the release of the single American Idiot, the punks boldly expressed their opinion. And, of course, September for a real rocker will not be complete without listening to Wake Me Up When September Ends.
Guns N' Roses
One of the most famous bands 1980s Their influence on rock music is hard to overestimate.
Joy Division
Musicians were among the first to focus on mood, paving the way for alternative rock.
Kasabian
The British have an impressive number of awards. IN different years they won awards Best Performance of the year", " The best group our time".
Kings of Leon
The name of the group is due to the name of the father and grandfather of its members. Both were called Leons. famous song Sex On Fire was ninth in the list of 40 best songs Great Britain.
The group is considered one of the most popular in rock, with over 300 million albums sold in total. Having created their innovative style of sound, the members of the collective have made a huge contribution to the development of music.
Manic Street Preachers
The guys started out as a punk band, but then they began to play rock. Lyrics have always been politicized.
Mumford And Sons
In 2013, the musicians became the owners prestigious award Grammy, their album was voted album of the year.
Muse
For my musical career The band has released 11 albums, 7 studio and 4 live. Record sales exceeded 15 million. More than once the group has been awarded various prestigious awards, including Grammy, MTV Europe Music Awards.
Nirvana
(On the main photo.) The group's history was interrupted due to the suicide of its leader Kurt Cobain in 1994. However, thanks to the musician's personality cult, the band is still popular. Over 75 million albums have been sold.
Oasis
They are one of the most commercially successful rock bands of the 90s.
Pink Floyd
The British band is known for its acoustic experiments, philosophical lyrics and large-scale live shows. One of the most popular rock bands modernity.
pixies
The band had a notable influence in the rise of the alternative in the 1990s. The team's world tours are still very popular.
Placebo
The famous British alternative group was created by B. Molko and S. Olsdal in 1994. The depressive orientation of the lyrics and music hit right on target. Until now, the group releases albums and goes on tour.
Primal Scream
The musicians showed a fresh sound by combining different directions of rock music.
Pulp
Popularity for the group did not come immediately, the musicians achieved success only in the 1990s.
radiohead
The group has existed since 1985. It is noteworthy that since then its composition has not changed. Radiohead have sold more than 300 million copies of their albums and significantly influenced the formation of modern rock.
Razorlight
The Anglo-Swedish group formed in 2002. She is mostly popular only in her home countries.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
One of the most famous rock bands to date, more than 80 million albums have been sold. RHCP ranked 30th in the "Top 100 Rock Musicians" ranking, and in 2012 the band was included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
R.E.M.
The band had a very important influence on the development of alternative rock music.
The Rolling Stones
Everyone has probably heard of this group. Over 250 million albums have been sold worldwide. The Rolling stone s inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Also, Rolling Stone magazine placed the group in an honorable fourth place in the list of "50 the greatest performers of all time."
The Snow Patrol
The alternative rock band is made up of Scots and Irish. More than once received prestigious awards, and their singles can be heard in famous serials and films.
The Stereophonics
For a quarter of a century, the group has released ten albums, the circulation of which exceeded 10 million copies.
The Stone Roses
The band's debut album became a classic before it was released.
The team was formed in 1998 in the USA. The musicians play a mix of indie and garage rock.
The Suede
The group appeared in the capital of Great Britain in 1989. Included in the "big four" of British pop, along with Blur, Pulp and Oasis.
The Beatles
Many musicians mention the influence on their work bands The Beatles. The team is considered one of the best-selling and popular in the 20th century.
The Charlatans
The group, which appeared in England, played Britpop. The musicians released ten studio albums, three of them became the winners of the British hit parade.
The Clash
One of the first famous punk rock bands. Big role her appearance was played by the Sex Pistols.
The Cure
Over a thirty-year musical career, the group released 13 albums, which were sold in the amount of 30 million copies.
The Jam
The Jam played hard rock combined with American rhythm and blues.
The Killers
If you have never danced to Mr. Brightside, you've lost a lot.
The Libertines
The group was created by two friends in 1997. After the release of the second album, as a result of a quarrel between colleagues, the band broke up.
The Smiths
It was formed in 1982 in England. After critics noted the influence of the group on the formation of indie rock in the 1980s.
U2
Irish rock band formed in 1976. It is one of the most successful and famous bands in the history of rock. During their career, the musicians have received as many as 22 Grammy awards - this is more than any other band in the world.
The White Stripes
Three latest album won a Grammy for Best Alternative Album.
The Who
Considered one of the greatest rock bands of all time. The group became widely popular through unusual live performances.
