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Music Travel GuideBuilding a Lasting Music Career w/ Jason MilesIn this episode, I’m joined by Grammy-winning keyboardist, composer, producer, and arranger Jason Miles - an artist whose legacy spans decades of music-making across jazz, R&B, and beyond, and whose work has helped define the sound and direction of multiple musical eras, working alongside some of the most influential voices in modern music like Miles Davis, Luther Vandross, Grover Washington Jr., David Sanborn and Marcus Miller, to name a few.No less than Roberta Flack said about him, “Jason Miles has raised the level of excellence for the musicians who have had the good fortune of work...
2026-02-0934 minMusic Travel GuideBuilding Industry Relationships with Intention w/ Lucy WoolleyIn this final episode of the year, I’m sharing a short snippet from a live Q&A session inside the Music Travel Guide Club Membership, featuring creative producer and coach Lucy Woolley.Lucy's expertise spans project planning, network building, and professional development, helping independent artists navigate the complexities of the music industry.In this extract, Lucy breaks down why knowing your career goals is crucial and how thinking over opportunities through that clarity can help you make more intentional decisions in the music industry.She also walks you through a real case study of...
2025-12-3022 minMusic Travel GuideTrusting Your Creative Process w/ Immanuel Wilkins at Mantova Jazz 2025Today’s episode is one I’m really excited to share!I had the chance to meet saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Immanuel Wilkins in my hometown, Mantova (Italy), during the 45th edition of Mantova Jazz - one of Europe’s most historic and respected jazz festivals.Immanuel is one of the most distinctive voices in today’s jazz scene, not only for his sound, but for how deeply he reflects on what it means to create.In our conversation, we dive into the heart of the creative process: the tension between...
2025-11-0719 minMusic Travel GuideHow Clarity and Direction Fuel Your Music Career w/ Dave StapletonYour best strategy will always be your clarity of desire. When you know exactly what you want and why you want it. I believe that kind of clarity will do more for you than any technique in the world. Now…the question is: how do you, as a musician, achieve that kind of clarity in your music career?To help you explore that, I’m very excited to welcome Dave Stapleton.Dave is a British composer, pianist, producer, and the founder of Edition Records. Since launching the label in 2008, he’s grown i...
2025-08-211h 04Music Travel GuideWhy Storytelling is Your Artist Superpower w/ Eric KarsentyLearn how to turn your music journey into a compelling story that builds real fans.To help us break this down, I’m thrilled to be joined by Eric Karsenty.Eric is a classically trained piano player with a deep passion for jazz, and a music-obsessed marketer with over two decades of experience delivering global campaigns and partnerships for some of the biggest names in the business, including Warner Music, Apple Music, Yamaha, and Sonos. In 2016, Eric founded Bridge The Gap Management, a forward-thinking artist management and label services company that helps ind...
2025-07-201h 03Music Travel GuideDefine and Strengthen Your Artistic Identity w/ Luciane DomWhat does it really mean to define your artistic identity? And how do you know when you’ve found it? Luciane Dom has some answers for you.✨Born in Brazil, Luciane is a multilingual singer, songwriter, and producer whose sound flows between soul, jazz, R&B, and Afro-Brazilian roots. Her voice is instantly captivating, but it’s her artistic identity that truly sets her apart. In this episode, Luciane shares how she began shaping her artistic self, one intentional step at a time. We talk about the defining moments that sparked he...
2025-07-011h 14Music Travel GuideCrafting an Elevator Pitch for your Music That Stands Out w/ Allie SilverWhat makes someone stop and really listen when you talk about your music?In today’s episode, I am dropping into a highlight from a recent live Q&A inside our Club, featuring none other than Allie Silver, world music artist manager and founder of Free Radical Productions.Over the past decade, Allie has managed and produced more than 50 international tours across 37 countries, bringing artists to some of the most iconic venues and festivals on the planet. Through her acclaimed Band Therapy program, she’s helped countless artists and industry pros...
2025-04-3033 minMusic Travel GuideThe Art of Music Collaboration: Insider Tips w/ Alexander FloodHow do you find the right creative partners? How do you build a thriving music community around you? To break it all down, I’m sitting down with Alexander Flood—one of Australia’s most forward-thinking and versatile drummers.His sound is a fusion of nu-jazz, deep house, broken beat, DnB, funk, and experimental vibes—completely his own. Back in 2020, just a few years after topping his jazz program, he signed with US label Stretch Music and dropped his debut album, Heartbeat.Two years later, he followed it up with The Space Between—an album that...
2025-03-311h 04Music Travel GuideDeveloping a Unique Sound & Social Media Presence w/ James BerkeleyI love the music and energy that emerge from artists who make their multi-creative sides shine together contagiously. One such artist is James Berkeley.As an instrumentalist, vocalist, and producer, James has established himself in the UK jazz, soul, and R&B scenes through a wide range of musical projects.Whether delivering electrifying live performances with his band Yakul or working behind the scenes producing and writing for other artists, he’s built an impressive reputation.He’s worked extensively with legendary jazz outfit Incognito, and his collaboration with R&B powerhouse Mere...
2025-02-251h 09Music Travel GuideJazzfest Berlin 2024 w/ Lakecia BenjaminIf there's one musician who truly embodies resilience, it's Lakecia Benjamin.Just a couple of weeks ago, at the 60th Jazzfest Berlin, I had the privilege of sitting down with powerhouse saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin for an inspiring conversation. Throughout her career, she's played alongside legends like Anita Baker, the Count Basie Orchestra, Harry Belafonte, Stevie Wonder, the Roots, Missy Elliott, Alicia Keys, and so many more. After a serious car accident in 2021, Lakecia didn't just bounce back—she wrote new music that would become her latest album, Phoenix, earning three Grammy nominations. Her...
2024-11-1223 minMusic Travel Guide70s Soul Music, Gil Scott Heron & Songwriting w/ CecilyIf you’ve ever found yourself relaxing on the couch with a warm cup of tea, lost in thought about your day, Cecily’s beautiful music is exactly what you need to enhance those moments. Cecily is an amazing vocalist and songwriter based in DC, known for her soothing and rich voice. She describes her music as a blend of soul with strong influences from jazz, 90’s R&B, and a touch of folk.She’s shared the stage with some incredible talent, opening for award-winning artists like Gregory Porter and Jose James, as well as R&B stars...
2024-11-0644 minMusic Travel GuideEarth Music, Fela Kuti & Documenting your Journey w/ Etuk UbongEtuk Ubong is without a doubt one of the most electrifying trumpet players in Africa.Seun Kuti himself called him ‘one of the best things to come out of Lagos,’ and it’s easy to see why. Etuk picked up the trumpet at 14 and hasn’t looked back since.What sets him apart is his fusion of Afrobeat, Highlife, Jazz, and the traditional drumming of the Ekombi, creating his signature sound, 'Earth Music.' It’s a captivating mix of spiritual, high-energy, and deeply moving rhythms.I had the chance to sit down with...
2024-09-2049 minMusic Travel GuideBrazil, Political Music and Sharing Powerful Messages w/ Bia FerreiraBia Ferreira, a Brazilian singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, stands out for her innovative approach to combining Afrodiasporic rhythms – like soul, R&B, reggae and rap – with Brazilian music – such as samba and repente. She is known for her straightforward lyrics addressing important topics like necropolitics, racial quotas, anti-racism, women's rights, LGBTQIAP+ rights, and affection. She's been also one of the strongest "voices" against Jair Bolsonaro inside and outside Brazil. Her shows are full of music, love and speeches.I catch up with Bia before her show at Dürchluften Festival 2024.In ou...
2024-08-1352 minMusic Travel GuideNavigating the Cultural History of Jazz + Getting Booked at Festivals w/ Natalie GreffelNatalie Greffel is a versatile Mozambican-Danish singer, bassist, composer, and passionate advocate for the arts.In addition to his work as a musician, she serves as a curator for XJAZZ! FESTIVAL, curating an eclectic lineup of performances, workshops, and special events showcasing contemporary jazz while honouring its rich cultural heritage.In our conversation, we talked about her multicultural background influencing her musical journey, the music and the politics and the culture behind Jazz addressing social and political issues and her role at XJAZZ! sharing useful advice and personal reflections about getting booked a...
2024-08-061h 33Music Travel GuideQ&A SESSION Àbáse's album 'Awakening' + Promoting Your Album (excerpt) w/ ÀbáseEXCERPT - I've made public a snippet of our recent live Q&A session within our Club Membership with Berlin-based Hungarian musician and producer Szabolcs Bognar aka Àbáse.In this excerpt, Àbáse discussed the behind-the-scenes process and inspirations of his new album 'Awakening', as well as his personal views and experience in promoting the album release.I am grateful for this lively and deep exchange we had with Szabolcs as he shared such important topics including cultivating a growth mindset in the age of social media and clearing your mind of worries before performing live...
2024-07-3029 minMusic Travel GuideQ&A SESSION The Power of Samba Music and the Creative Process w/ Vitor Cabral (excerpt)EXCERPT - I've made public a snippet of our recent live Q&A session within our Club Membership with drummer, percussionist and producer from São Paulo, Brazil, Vitor Cabral.In this session, we covered a wide range of topics including Samba rhythms from Brazil, shining a spotlight on talented Brazilian artists who deserve more recognition, and all things the creative process.One particular highlight that stood out to me was when Vitor stressed the importance of studying different musical traditions as a means to uncover fresh ideas that can ignite creativity in your w...
2024-05-2021 minMusic Travel GuideUnveiling the Secrets of Dodo Blues w/Olith Ratego & Sven KacirekOdd Okoddo is a duo from Kenya and Germany, comprised of Olith Ratego and Sven Kacirek. The two artists crossed paths in Kenya around ten years ago when Sven Kacirek was working on his album "Kenya Sessions," which gained him recognition as a global producer.In 2018, they officially formed the project ODD OKODDO, combining their diverse talents seamlessly. Together, they create an energetic and vibrant sound that showcases Ratego's impressive vocal range and variety of tones alongside Kacirek's exceptional percussion skills. Olith Ratego specializes in singing in a musical style known as "dodo," originating...
2024-04-2659 minMusic Travel GuideExploring Italian Bossa Nova w/ Ma NuMa Nu is a renowned DJ in the underground scene of northern Italy, and he has gained recognition as one of the resident artists at the prestigious Jazz Re:Found Festival. 🎷Additionally, Ma Nu plays a vital role in Riviera Gang Crew, an influential organization that has been leading the electric clubbing scene in north-western Italy for several years.In our conversation, we talked about "Liguria Transatlantica," a vinyl collection that focuses entirely on a unique Italian Jazz scene found in Liguria, which is located in the northwest region of Italy. This area has a special con...
2024-02-1053 minMusic Travel GuideJazzfest Berlin 2023 w/ Eve Risser Red Desert OrchestraEve Risser, a talented performer, composer, and arranger from France, is the founder of The Red Desert Orchestra. This ensemble comprises nine skilled European musicians and was founded by Risser herself.The group focuses on two main programs: Kogoba Basigui and Eurythmia. Kogoba Basigui originated from collaborating with seven (now six) Malian musicians based in Bamako (Kaladjula Band). In comparison, Eurythmia involves the collaboration of the Red Desert Orchestra with three Burkinabe musicians residing in France.Within this framework, Eve Risser showcases her skills and talent by fusing European orchestral...
2023-11-1822 minMusic Travel GuideThe birth of Italy's Acid Jazz Scene w/ Nicola ConteNicola Conte, a talented Italian DJ, producer, guitarist, and bandleader, has gained recognition for his distinctive contributions to the acid jazz genre. Growing up in the charming city of Bari in southern Italy, he always had a deep passion for expressing himself through music.Inspired by his journeys to London and influenced by what was happening between jazz and clubs in the UK with people like Paul Murphy and Gilles Peterson, Nicola embarked on a mission to cultivate an alternative cultural scene by putting on parties with other forward-thinking DJs and musicians within Bari. This led...
2023-09-1433 minMusic Travel GuideFrafra Gospel Music w/ Alogte Oho & Max WeissenfeldtAlogte Oho is the number one Frafra gospel artist from within the vibrant music scene of Bolgatanga in Northern Ghana. Bolgatanga and its environs are the birthplace of most of the musicians in Frafra country and, thus, the cultural epicentre of northern Ghana.At thirteen, Oho joined the church choir, deeply impressed by its energy and spirituality, and gained his first experience of professional studio recordings. In 2013, Oho met German producer Max Weissenfeldt, with whom he recorded the internationally acclaimed album 'Mam Yinne Wa'. (2013)In today's episode, I Oho and Max Weissenweldt will take...
2023-08-1135 minMusic Travel GuideTALK SERIES w/ Mauricio Fleury - Krishnanda by Pedro Santos (excerpt)On this Club members-only Talk Series, I am excited to welcome multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, DJ, and collector Mauricio Fleury.For over two decades, Mauricio has been a dynamic presence in the vibrant city of São Paulo.For the last 20 years, Mauricio has been on the road and in studio with great artists from Brazil and abroad, such as Gal Costa, João Donato, Bixiga 70, Tony Allen, Quantic, and Marlena Shaw. Mauricio discusses one of the most underrated Brazilian genius, Pedro Santos. As a first track, we listened to Desengano da...
2023-06-2210 minMusic Travel GuideJazz poetry & Strata Records - The sound of Detroit w/Sean HaefeliIn today's episode, I sit down with Berlin-based jazz poet, vocalist and pianist Sean Haefeli to discuss his thinking process in jazz poetry and how Strata Records - The Sound of Detroit Reimagined by Jazzanova (Album - 2022) came to life. I hope you take something amazing from our chat! Enjoy the listening 🎧Want to join a community of black music lovers?📆 Do not miss our next Online Meetup on April 4 at 7 pm (CET)🎶 Meet great music enthusiasts and connect with DJs, musicians, & Record collectors. Secure your free spot NOWI...
2023-03-3137 minMusic Travel Guide#38 The sounds of London's new Jazz w/ Camilla GeorgeIn today's episode, I sit down with the great London-based saxophonist and composer Camilla George to discover more about the new UK jazz scene revival and her latest release 'Ibio-Ibio' (Album - 2022). Listen in and enjoy this insightful chat! 🎧🙂Want to join a community of black music lovers?Do not miss our first Community Event on March 25 at Rhinoçeros in Berlin. Meet great music enthusiasts and join us for an inspiring afternoon to explore Afro-Brazilian music with Mauricio Fleury.Secure your ticketIs there somethi...
2023-02-2732 minMusic Travel Guide#37 A tribute to Paradise Garage w/ Michele SaundersThe Paradise Garage. One of the most important and influential clubs in New York. Michele Saunders, a Parisian native turned lifelong New Yorker, knows it well. Growing up listening to her father's records, Michele found her passion in exploring the crossroads between Jazz and Rock at least. Her lifelong passion for music took shape when she moved to America, catching the world-famous Amateur night at the Apollo Theatre in Haarlem and experiencing the legendary Paradise Garage alongside Larry Levan. In today's chat, we discussed all this, starting from her childhood, the time spent in New York City in the 70s...
2023-01-3033 minMusic Travel Guide#36 Sounds of the world: Afro-Brazilian music w/Àbáse"I felt more connected to the keyboard because it just encompasses everything. You can play rhythm, bass, harmony and melody." The keyboard. That's how I met Àbáse. Such an exceptional and pure talent. Szabolcs blends rhythms and melodies from all over the world. He has been living in Berlin since 2018, growing up in Budapest and listening to jazz and hip-hop. The two biggest influences are Africa and Brazil. In all this, his love for creating creative black music. In today's episode, we started talking about his first steps into music, the importance of living in Rio de Janerio and Sa...
2022-12-0651 minMusic Travel Guide#35 David Mancuso & The Loft w/ Tim LawrenceToday, it's my birthday! For the occasion, I've decided to share a special interview with Tim Lawrence, one of the most profoundly passionate music historians of the New York Dance scene of the 70s and early 80s I have ever met. And what better day to honour the legacy of David Mancuso? Birthdays. David loved birthdays. In the children's home where he grew up, Sister Alicia used to hold birthday parties for all the kids under her care.I've spoken about this with Tim Lawrence and the other issues related to the music at The loft, David Mancuso...
2022-11-071h 11Music Travel Guide#34 A journey into Afrocentric Music w/ Dj Khalab"Electronic, African, Jazz. My real mission is to make an original mix of all these things." Jazz:Re:Found festival has been a wonderful wave of uplifting conversations, this time, I sat down with a great multi-talented and eclectic artist. Raffaele Costantino is a passionate researcher and lover of African American Music. Besides being the presenter of the Musical Box programme on Rai Radio 2 and a music producer (with the moniker Dj Khalab), his name stage tells a lot about him and shows his connection to African Rhythms. In today's interview, Raffaele talks about his route into African music, starting...
2022-10-1328 minMusic Travel Guide#33 Past, present and future of Jazz w/ Brazilian trio Azymuth"Jazz is always present in our life. It's a sensation of freedom. The possibility to express yourself, mind and heart on that precise moment." Jazz has constantly been part of Azymuth's spirit. You can hear it everywhere. Furthermore, their open-minded vision of creating music back in the '60s and 70's lead them to mix Jazz with Samba and rock uniquely. Among the many songs they made, there's one in particular that I always love to listen to. It's called "Villa Mariana". I believe a perfect way to describe their timeless music. In today's interview, Azymuth talks about the past, p...
2022-09-2726 minMusic Travel Guide#32 Jazz:Re:Found Festival w/Denis Longhi"My parents bought me this album called JAZZMATAZZ by Guru. It was surprising to me listening to a new concept of Jazz blended with Hip-Hop. From an early stage, I was lucky enough to be able to discover a beautiful world." Denis was 14, and that album completely changed his view and approach to music. Most importantly, it was the first piece of the puzzle to discover different sounds, from house music with Nuyorican Soul to Acid Jazz with Jamiroquai and Incognito. His trips to London in the late 90s - enjoying the legendary Bar Rumba club nights founded by Gilles...
2022-07-1941 minMusic Travel GuideA new journey | Disco, Funk & Jazz Music CultureHey music lover! Maikol here 👋 It's finally time to share with you a new chapter. If you noticed, I changed the podcast cover - Disco, Funk, and Jazz music culture. Well, everything that is my passion for music boils down to those genres. My involvement in music has primarily been inspired by my family & my home town. I grew up listening to the sound of Hector Lavoe, thanks to my mother, who had the patience to inject me with her love for "El Rey De La Salsa". When I was a teen, I loved buying CDs in specialized stores, and one...
2022-07-1805 minMusic Travel Guide#31 A journey into Berlin & Detroit with Marie Staggat"I think what fascinates me the most are the people behind that scene. It's all about sound. It's inspiring." Marie's love for Detroit started at Tresor, the iconic Berlin Techno Club, meeting the biggest names in the Techno music world. In 2010 she decided to go there and experience the vibe and energy of Detroit's underground music scene. In all this, her ability to capture the essence of iconic figures in the world of music brought her to publish her first book, 313ONELOVE - with more than 180 pictures of artists from Detroit's storied electronic music scene. In today's interview, Marie talks a...
2022-06-2124 minMusic Travel Guide#30 Elevate Berlin & House Music with Cinthie"When I'm working at the store, I'm not the deejay some people know. Of course, I want to sell stuff and want people to have a nice experience." When I first met Cinthie at Elevate Berlin for the "Dj Kicks Party", I had the same feeling. 100% devoted to serving music lovers and diggers worldwide. Always up for answering questions and helping out. Cinthie is also a Berlin-based producer, label head and one of the most respected artists in contemporary house music. In today's interview, Cinthie talks about her route into music, record store life, and playing at Berghain - don't mi...
2022-05-1736 minMusic Travel Guide#29 Record Culture Magazine & Berlin with Karl Henkell"For a long time, I had this idea, and I just felt like if I don't do it, someone else will" Karl's journey started in Chinatown (New York) in 2016 when issue 1 came out, and from that moment, his life took a new meaning. The desire to bring something new to the music culture and his passion for arts, and music, led him to something that didn't exist yet: Record Culture Magazine. Today it's a bi-annual publication that focuses on niche music communities worldwide and their intersection with the worlds of art, fashion and culture. Led by in-depth interviews, image portfolios a...
2022-04-2935 minMusic Travel Guide#28 A journey into Berlin & Cape Town with TribalNeed“I think in terms of the emotions I want the audience to perceive”. Feelings and emotions are Riccardo’s music; the result is a unique approach to electronic composition. Riccardo Moretti is a professional musician who regularly performs internationally in clubs and festivals. Riccardo’s solo project TribalNeed is at the forefront of progressive musicianship, which put his performances a must-see live show. In today's interview, Riccardo talks about Berlin Music Scene, from his first steps as a musician to the relationship with Berlin and Cape Town. Curious to know more? Click play, and get inspired by TribalNeed!Tribal Need...
2022-04-1546 minMusic Travel GuideMUSIC TRAVEL GUIDE | Season 3 | TrailerHello music lover! After two years, I'm back here to tell you about the inspiring human beings revolving around the music scene. Yes, it's been a while since the last episode, but it's never too late to look at the meaning of music in our lives. Personally, it's part of my spirit which drove me to be here with you today. Now, what can you expect in the upcoming episodes? Find out by listening to the trailer for the brand new season!Follow MUSIC TRAVEL GUIDE to discover the best places and music experiences starting from Berlin.
2022-04-1403 minMusic Travel Guide#27 Berlin Music Scene with Sarah FarinaHi there!I'm so happy to welcome you back to the show.If you’re new here I’m happy to welcome you to the show, Music Travel Guide is my way of inspiring you to discover Berlin Music Scene.For the second season every fortnight I host music lovers, artists and musicians who brings their inspirational stories and experiences.Today is the turn of Sarah Farina.Sarah she’s a well known Dj and Producer based in town with musical connections to the world.With her #Rainbowbass she us...
2020-11-1927 minMusic Travel Guide#26 Documenting Techno People with Sabrina Jeblaoui (NachtClubsBerlin)Hi there!I'm so happy to welcome you back to the show.If you’re new here I’m happy to welcome you to the show, Music Travel Guide is my way of inspiring you to discover Berlin Music Scene.For the second season every fortnight I host music lovers, artists and musicians who brings their inspirational stories and experiences.Today is the turn of Sabrina Jeblaoui.Sabrina she’s a well know photographer in Berlin Club Scene.After moving to Berlin, she immediately fell in love with the mo...
2020-09-1721 minMusic Travel Guide#25 David Bowie in Berlin with Thilo Schmied (Berlin Music Tours)Hi there!I'm so happy to welcome you back to the show.If you’re new here I’m happy to welcome you to the show, Music Travel Guide is my way of inspiring you to discover Berlin Music Scene.For the second season every fortnight I host music lovers, artists and musicians who brings their inspirational stories and experiences.Today is the turn of Thilo Schmied.Thilo is owner and organiser of BERLIN MUSIC TOURS and his experiences in the past 30 years brought him to know much about the musi...
2020-09-0333 minMusic Travel Guide#24 Nightlife: Berlin vs London with Severino (Horse Meat Disco)Hi there! I'm so happy to welcome you back to the show. If you’re new here I’m happy to welcome you to the show, Music Travel Guide is my way of inspiring you to discover Berlin Music Scene. For the second season every fortnight I host music lovers, artists and musicians who brings their inspirational stories and experiences.Today is the turn of Severino.Severino is a well known international Deejay who started professionally in Mantova, but at the age of 26 he made the move to London where his...
2020-08-2031 minMusic Travel Guide#23 Berlin Record Culture with Dave Thorley (Disco 30)Hi there! I'm so happy to welcome you back to the show. If you’re new here I’m happy to welcome you to the show, Music Travel Guide is my way of inspiring you to discover Berlin Music Scene. For the second season every fortnight I host music lovers, artists and musicians who brings their inspirational stories and experiences.Today is the turn of Dave Thorley.Dave is a DJ/Promoter Originally from the UK. Specialising in soul music.In Berlin he runs a popular event called Disc...
2020-08-0636 minMusic Travel Guide#22 Berlin Music Scene with Sebastian Studnitzky (XJazz Festival)Hi there! I'm so happy to welcome you back to the show. If you’re new here I’m happy to welcome you to the show, Music Travel Guide is my way of inspiring you to discover Berlin Music Scene. For the second season every fortnight I host music lovers, artists and musicians who brings their inspirational stories and experiences.Today is the turn of Sebastian Studnitzky - I had the pleasure of meeting Sebastian a few months ago. Sebastian is a Piano & trumpet player, composer based in Berlin and Foun...
2020-07-2334 minMusic Travel GuideMUSIC TRAVEL GUIDE | Season 2 | TrailerHey I’m your host Maikol Piardi - I'm a disco, funk, jazz and house music lover who likes to combine the value of travelling with people's stories. After more than 10 years spent working in the music scene I decided to tell it starting from the city where I’m living Berlin. Music Travel Guide is my way of inspiring you to discover exciting music experiences and unique venues. On each episodes I host music lovers, artists and musicians who brings their inspirational stories to explore the scene with a unique point of view.
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We Travel There with Lee HuffmanBerlin, Germany | Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate & Berghain Night ClubWe're in Berlin, Germany, with Maikol Piardi, an Instagram consultant at MaikolPiardi.com. Maikol and I talk about the Berlin Wall, the Brandenburg Gate, and Berghain, the largest club in the world. Show notes are at https://WeTravelThere.com/berlin Miles and points make travel affordable, but tracking them is difficult. That's why I use AwardWallet to monitor my rewards, reservations, and free night certificates. Sign up for free at WeTravelThere.com/awardwallet
2020-06-2229 minMusic Travel Guide#21 Berlin Music Scene with Melissa PeralesHi everyone! I'm Maikol Piardi the host of Music Travel Guide Podcast. The first show of brings people to explore the music scene starting from Berlin. My mission is to inspiring you to experience exciting places and transmit you the importance and value of a thriving music scene in every city. Today I'll talk about Berlin Music Scene with Melissa Perales. EPISODE #21 BERLIN MUSIC SCENE with MELISSA PERALES 2:14 MELISSA'S PATH FROM CHICAGO TO BERLIN 10:09 SCHOKOLADEN: A SPECIAL LOCATION 13:07 M:SOUNDTRACK AS A MEETING POINT WITHIN THE BERLIN INDEPENDENT...
2020-03-1023 minMusic Travel Guide#20 Seven Things in Berlin Every Music Lovers Should DoIn this episode I take you to discover a list of things to do that in my opinion every music lovers from all around the world should do here in Berlin when it comes to discover the music side of the city.02:18 GET INSPIRED BY DAVID BOWIE'S LIFE 03:54 VISIT BERLIN'S MOST LEGENDARY CLUB BERGHAIN | PANORAMA BAR 06:02 ENJOY OPEN AIR BERLIN PARTY LOCATIONS 07:10 DISCOVER BERLIN'S BUSKING SCENE AT MAUERPARK08:42 STOP INTO SCHOKOLADEN 10:00 GET LOST IN THE MUSIC INTO A RECORD SHOP 11:24 HAVE A UNIQUE MUSIC EXEPERINCE AT...
2020-03-0314 minMusic Travel Guide#19 Berlin Jazz Community with Avi Albers Ben Chamo (Jazzy Berlin)In this episode I take you to discover the jazz side of Berlin with Avi Albers Ben Chamo: founder of Jazzy Berlin.EPISODE #19 BERLIN JAZZ COMMUNITY with AVI BEN CHAMO (Jazzy Berlin)03:55 AVI AND HIS PASSION FOR MUSIC SINCE AN EARLY AGE 05:34 WHY BERLIN 07:42 JAZZY BERLIN: FROM AN IDEA TO A COMMUNITY 09:08 HOW DID JAZZY BERLIN COME ABOUT12:32 THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING ALIVE THE JAZZ SCENE IN BERLIN 14:39 JAZZY BERLIN JAM SESSIONS AT KLUNKERKRANICH 17:43 HOW TO START CREATING A MUSIC COMMUNITY IN BERLIN
2020-02-2523 minMusic Travel Guide#18 Berlin Club Scene with Lutz Leichsenring (Club Commission)I had the pleasure to talk about Berlin Club Scene with Lutz Leichsenring a central figure in this field: he supports music and nightlife in Berlin and Europe as well.04:15 Lutz's path in Berlin Music Scene 10:06 The role as Executive Board Member in Berlin Club Commission 11:39 The relationship with professional in this field 13:03 Three-quarters of Berlin's visitors say that the club scene is a reason to visit the city: how does it changed Berlin Club Scene in the last years and its future.19:04 Griessmuehle's closureThanks so much...
2020-02-1823 minMusic Travel Guide#17 Five must-see music event series in BerlinHERE’S MY FIVE MUST-SEE EVENT SERIES IN BERLIN 03:49 HEIDEGLÜHEN 05:48 SOFAR SOUND BERLIN08:00 JAZZY JAM SESSION by JAZZY BERLIN09:51 TOO SLOW TO DISCO 11:18 AMBIENT by MONOM Thanks so much for listening to this episode of the podcast!If you’d like to help me out, then I’d love it if you could:-Share the episode on social media with people you think the might like the podcast.Leave an honest review and rating of the podcast on iTunes.-iTunes reviews...
2020-02-1116 minMusic Travel Guide#16 Best Berlin Music Festivals 2020HERE’S MY LIST OF BEST BERLIN MUSIC FESTIVALS 202003:27 X JAZZ FESTIVAL06:00 ATONAL08:00 FÊTE DE LA MUSIQUE09:57 A'LARM FESTIVAL11:53 STROM - BERLINER PHILARMONIKERThanks so much for listening to this episode of the podcast!If you’d like to help me out, then I’d love it if you could:-Share the episode on social media with people you think the might like the podcast.Leave an honest review and rating of the podcast on iTunes.-iTunes reviews in particular really...
2020-02-0416 minMusic Travel Guide#15 Top five places for music in Berlin's Prenzlauer BergEPISODE #15 TOP FIVE PLACES FOR MUSIC IN BERLIN'S PRENZLAUER BERG03:48 ZU MIR ODER ZU DIR 06:30 OYE RECORDS08:35 AN EINEM SONNTAG IN AUGUST10:09 KULTURBRAUREI12:00 THE RECORD STORE Thanks so much for listening to this episode of the podcast!If you’d like to help me out, then I’d love it if you could:-Share the episode on social media with people you think the might like the podcast.Leave an honest review and rating of the podcast on iTunes.-iTunes reviews in p...
2020-01-2815 minMusic Travel Guide#14 Rhinoçéros Jazz Bar with Bénédict BernaEPISODE #14 RHINOÇÉROS JAZZ BAR with BÉNÉDICT BERNA 03:50 Bénédict and his passion for music starting from a very early age 07:50 The idea of a Bar with a concept driven by Japanese Jazz Kissa culture 16:23 Rhinoçéros as a point of reference for djs, musicians and insiders 20:00 Astra Travelling: a series of listening sessions highlighting special Spiritual Jazz records and the history, heritage and ongoing relevance of the genre25:38 The Future of Berlin Music Scene 27:40 Upcoming events and the future of RhinoçérosThanks so...
2020-01-2132 minMusic Travel Guide#13 Five Essential Places to discover in Berlin's Friedrichshain districtEpisode #13 FIVE ESSENTIAL PLACES TO DISCOVER IN BERLIN'S FRIEDRICHSHAIN DISTRICT 05:53 MICHELBERGER HOTEL05:38 CRACK BELLMER 07:28 HHV STORE09:20 HOUSE OF MUSIC 10:53 SALON ZU WILDE RENATEThanks so much for listening to this episode of the podcast!If you’d like to help me out, then I’d love it if you could:-Share the episode on social media with people you think the might like the podcast.Leave an honest review and rating of the podcast on iTunes.-iTunes reviews in particular really help...
2020-01-1314 minMusic Travel Guide#12 Five essential places to discover in Berlin's Neukölln districtEPISODE #12 FIVE ESSENTIAL PLACES TO DISCOVER IN BERLIN'S NEUKÖLLN DISTRICT03:45 VILLA NEUKÖLLN05:57 PRATCHWERK08:15 DONAU 11510:17 GRIESSMUEHLE12:37 MOTIF WEINThanks so much for listening to this episode of the podcast!If you’d like to help me out, then I’d love it if you could:Share the episode on social media with people you think the might like the podcast.Leave an honest review and rating of the podcast on iTunes.iTunes reviews in particular really help the rankings of the p...
2020-01-0615 minMusic Travel Guide#11 Five special party to celebrate New Year's Eve in BerlinEPISODE #11 Five special party to celebrate New Year's Eve in Berlin 03:34 HYTE at FUNKHAUS 05:46 BAR TAUSEND NEW YEAR'S EVE 2020's | CUP OF JAZZ + DJ JON + LIVE SAXOPHONE 07:05 PANKE NEW YEAR'S EVE w/ CUTROCK, LUCKY LOOP & SOULIX (Beat Kollektiv)08:21 ZIG ZAG JAZZ CLUB | NEW YEAR CELEBRATION WOTH INGRID ARTUR & THE PLAYER'S CLUB10:05 MICHELBERGER HOTEL | IN THE LOBBY WINE BAR SPARKLES & COMPANIONS Line up: Amir Abdullah | Flaaviø | Ian Blevins Thanks so much for listening to this episode of the podcast!If you’d like to help me out...
2019-12-2314 minMusic Travel Guide#10 Berlin Open Air with Hallo Montag (Chopstick and Johnjon)EPISODE #10 BERLIN OPEN AIR WITH HALLO MONTAG (Chopstick and Johnjon)04:42 THE IDEA AND WHEN WAS BORN THE PROJECT06:30 HALLO MONTAG AT IPSE BERLIN: WHY09:47 THE COLLABORATION WITH ARTE CONCERT 15:18 OPEN AIRS SCENE IN BERLIN 24:37 TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO CREATE A PARTY SERIES IN BERLIN 29:03 THE FUTURE OF HALLO MONTAG Thanks so much for listening to this episode of the podcast!If you’d like to help me out, then I’d love it if you could:Share the episode on soci...
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