From Marrakech to Tokyo, New York to Paris, Listening From... is my journey through the sounds, stories and people that make the world such an extraordinary place to explore. Through films, podcasts and personal letters, I take you beyond the familiar, into the streets, listening bars, record shops, cafés and quiet corners where the true character of a place begins to reveal itself.

Along the way, I'll meet interesting people, discover remarkable music, uncover forgotten stories and explore the cultures that shape the way we live and listen. Sometimes I'll have a plan. More often, I'll simply follow my curiosity, take a wrong turn or stop somewhere that looks interesting. I've always believed the best discoveries are often the ones you never set out to find.

Part travel journal, part musical adventure and part reflection on the art of paying attention, Listening From... is my way of experiencing the world rather than simply passing through it. I'm interested in the music drifting through an open doorway, the conversations that stay with you long after you've gone, and the small details that make somewhere feel unlike anywhere else.

And wherever I go, there's one question I keep coming back to: What does this place sound like?

I'd love you to come along. Subscribe to my Letters email and join me on YouTube for new journeys, stories and discoveries from around the world. I can't promise I'll always know where I'm going, but I suspect that's half the pleasure.

Until next time,

Rafi

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