Music Cities

Capitals and Places of Musical Geography

By Gula Cortassa

There are cities that have made an indelible mark on music as incubators of genres that changed, and are changing, history. These are their stories.

From London, told by Blur at the height of Brit Pop, to evenings in Lagos punctuated by Afro beats, and the underground sound of Seattle shaped by Sub Pop. The pages of this book map an atlas of musical cities, from Rio de Janeiro to Seoul, that have made a notable and significant contribution, and bring them to life through the stories of their most important experiences.

Enriched by in-depth “bonus tracks” on the most famous and unforgettable musicians.

Not Yet Published
$42.00 RRP
ISBN
9788854420809
Publish date
29 September 2026
Format
Hardback
Publisher
White Star
Page count
240
Weight
1444 grams
Dimensions
265 x 230 mm

About the author

Guia Cortassa is a non-fiction writer, translator, and editor who writes predominantly about music, literature, and travel. She has written for numerous international publications, including Rolling Stone, Linus, Loud and Quiet, Crack Magazine, and London in Stereo. She has also served as an editor for Ondarock, as well as various publishing houses specialized in contemporary art. She has recently authored a successful book on Måneskin.Guia Cortassa is a non-fiction writer, translator, and editor who writes predominantly about music, literature, and travel. She has written for numerous international publications, including Rolling Stone, Linus, Loud and Quiet, Crack Magazine, and London in Stereo. She has also served as an editor for Ondarock, as well as various publishing houses specialized in contemporary art. She has recently authored a successful book on Måneskin.

Stay up to date

Join our mailing list to stay in the loop