Cities in the United States do not have the longevity of influencing western and world music as their European counterpoints- Vienna, Berlin, and London certainly come to mind. However, the United States has come on as the world leader in music over the last century. Starting with ragtime, the United States became the primary innovator of modern popular music. The United States is the birthplace of rock and roll, country music, hip hop, jazz, and the blues. Enjoy this podcast as the siblings debate the most important, most influential, and most exciting cities in the United States to learn about and enjoy a wide range of musical tastes.