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This jukebox has been known to play on its own, playing music throughout the space.

San Juan, Puerto Rico

San Juan Sound

At this studio, musicians, engineers, and quite possibly a music-loving ghost carry on Puerto Rico's musical traditions.

Bessie Jones (with tambourine) felt a “call to teach" and to share the rich Black musical tradition she grew up with.

The Woman Who Made Black Traditions a Vital Part of Music Education

Singer Bessie Jones is the reason so many American children know the folk songs of African and Gullah cultures.

Sara Mellas June 3, 2022

Podcast: San Juan Sound

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.

Sponsored by Discover Puerto Rico

San Jose, California

Sonic Runway

At night, this glittering musical tunnel draws skaters and photographers.

McNamara Terminal Light Tunnel

Detroit, Michigan

McNamara Terminal Light Tunnel

Inside the Wayne County airport is an amazing collection of lights and sounds.

By Christty Ortiz

Navigating la Ruta del Lechón in Puerto Rico’s Central Mountains

Explore the unexpected and tasty tradition of chinchorreo along the "Pork Highway" of Guavate.

Sponsored by Discover Puerto Rico

Podcast: The Louis Armstrong House Museum

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.

The Podcast Team April 20, 2022

Newport Beach, California

Fashion Island Wind Chimes

These were the largest wind chimes in the world when artist Tom Van Sant created them for a California mall in 1967.

Birthplace of Buddy Guy

Lettsworth, Louisiana

Birthplace of Buddy Guy

The childhood home of the legendary blues guitarist and singer.

Podcast: The Kalamazoo Gals of the Old Gibson Guitar Factory

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.

The Podcast Team March 29, 2022

Musician and educator Amelia Tilghman founded <em>The Musical Messenger</em> in 1886.

The Women Behind the First Black Music Magazine

In the late 19th century, "The Musical Messenger" had a message to send.

Ashawnta Jackson March 28, 2022

Podcast: Kulning

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.

The Podcast Team March 25, 2022

Mural to Country Music in Bristol, Virginia

Bristol, Virginia

Birthplace of Country Music Museum

Country fans may flock to Nashville's music scene, but this Appalachian town is where the genre was born.

Ice cream cone from the Chinatown Ice Cream Factory.

Tim Howard's 11 Music and Food Destinations to Fuel the Soul

Food may nourish the body, but music feeds the soul

Sponsored by Land Rover

Portland, Oregon

Albina Soul Walk

A mile-long audio-guided walking tour preserves an iconic era of Portland soul music.

The Portland Mercado, Portland’s first public Latino market

Portland, Oregon

Portland Mercado

This indoor-outdoor Portland market is an ode to the lesser-known corners of Latin America’s varied foodscape.

Mexico City, Mexico

Torre Insignia Carillon

The world's tallest carillon is located at the top of this skyscraper in Mexico City.

roadside attractions

Podcast: Civic Musical Road

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.

The Podcast Team March 2, 2022