Cape Town was ranked the second best city in the world this year, according to a survey of the world's major cities.
Streaming platform Spotify will celebrate Cape Town's contribution to the country and Africa's arts and creative world with its Mother of Music (MOM) event.
“As a cultural destination, Cape Town is the perfect backdrop for Mother of Music, an event that celebrates the city's extraordinary contribution to the local and global music scene while inspiring the creative spirits of emerging artists,” declared Fiona Okumu, Spotify's Regional Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa.
Taking place from 5th to 8th September, the event aims to bring together music lovers and creative enthusiasts to experience the vibrant sounds, incredible art and streetwear that represent Cape Town culture.
“Through MOM we aim to celebrate the past, present and future of Cape Town's music culture,” Okumu said.
The event will feature a playlist launch party, high-energy raves, street parties, after-parties and a finale event in Khayelitsha, among other exciting attractions.
Cape Town is famous not only for its natural beauty and historical significance, but also as the Mother City and home to some of the world's most recognised musical artists.
MOM: As part of the event's celebrations, Spotify has launched a dedicated playlist, a curated collection of tracks celebrating Cape Town's diverse and dynamic sounds.
The event is free and open to anyone with an interest in music and culture: all you need to do is register on the dedicated MOM: Mother of Music microsite.
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Earlier this year, Cape Town was ranked the second best city in the world in a survey of the world's major cities. timeouta global media and hospitality business.
According to timeoutNew York City is great because of its “vibrant neighborhoods, affordable food and drink, a wide variety of things to do from museums to live music and theater, happy locals, access to green space, and a strong community feel.”
In a list compiled by Media Hospitality Company of the 50 best cities in the world, Cape Town came second only to New York in the United States.
To compile the rankings, they partnered with research firm Potentia Insight to survey thousands of city residents about the quality and affordability of their city's food, culture and nightlife.
Time Out asked residents about their city's happiness level, asking questions like: “Is it a beautiful place? Is it easy to make social connections?”
Thousands of responses revealed a unique perspective on what it's really like to live in the world's largest city today.
The survey found that the Mother City received high marks across the board: 100% of residents claim the city is attractive and happy, and Cape Town's cultural scene is ranked number one in the world for quality.
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