There’s nothing like chasing the first month of the year blues with a beautiful vacation spot in a warm destination—or at least starting to plan your dream trip. As luck would have it, Sofar Sounds has been present in some of the most gorgeous places in the world. So join us as we pick the beautiful vacation spot for you.
1. Mauritius
Mauritius, an island nation east of Madagascar in the Indian Sea, is one of the most breathtaking stages that have hosted Sofar Sounds. Visitors will be treated to astonishing beaches, and even an underwater waterfall. You can encounter amazing music as exemplified by Gary Mach’s one man evocative and kinetic electronic performance that nods to ancestral sounds.
2. Honolulu, Hawaii
With scenery, culture, and all-around feel-good vibe to spare, Honolulu has it all for visitors. As Thunderstorm Artis demonstrates in this video, Honolulu also has a lively music scene as well, providing great tunes in a great destination. Artis showcases his abilities not only as a songwriter but a performer as well, needing just a guitar and his marvelous voice to express a huge range of emotions (the kind that sometimes bring us tears).
3. Gran Canaria, Spain
Gran Canaria is an island to the northwest of Africa and part of the Canary Islands of Spain. A place that has to be seen to be believed, Gran Canaria is a beautiful vacation spot that provides amazing weather year round, with a landscape of volcanic rock and white-sand beaches. Faneroque is just one of the many great musicians in the island that also contribute to the local cultural circuit, playing a baroque yet lively take on folk music that uplifts the island’s vibes.
4. Porto Alegre, Brazil
When it comes to paradise destinations in the world, Brazil has plenty to offer. Porto Alegre is just one of many beautiful vacation spots in the South American country to offer outstanding architecture and activities for all. Musically, there are artists like Gabriela Lery who make their mark with their unique sound and sensibilities, in her case with melodic and melancholic tracks that benefit from Lery’s contemplative vocals; catching a show while vacationing in Porto Alegre should be a treat.
5. Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Ft. Lauderdale offers Florida’s world famous sunshine and beaches to enjoy it, the perfect combination to escape the January cold. Musically, it has always had a vibrant scene, and recent artists like Aymber continue this tradition, as her folky R&B songs are sure to make for an amazing experience to hear live. Be sure to check if there’s a Sofar Sounds event happening when you visit Ft. Lauderdale.
6. Medellín, Colombia
While beaches are naturally a destination people gravitate to during this season, cities like Medellín are worth looking into as well, especially if you like discovering interesting places. Thanks to its traditions, beautiful mountains, parks, and historical buildings, Medellin is a unique destination. It’s also home to many amazing musicians, including Latinta—who make amazing music marked by gorgeous vocal harmonies and poppy melodies—which makes it another reason to visit this amazing city.
Words by Marcos Hassan
Photo credit: Sofar Honolulu, photo by Kevin Cobarrubia
