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 Hip, electronic music mostly |
Calle de Fuencarral 45 Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +34 91 522 6403 http://www.ama-records.com/ |
This music store, the first of its kind in Madrid, specialises in electronic sounds like acid jazz, hip-hop, breakbeat, and drum & bass. It also has room for traditional jazz, Latin and Brazilian music. It acts as a distributor for foreign labels such as Metalheadz (UK), Uptight and G. Stone (Austria) and Spanish labels like Evil Tunes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Minority musical tastes |
Calle De Caños del Peral 9 Madrid, Madrid 28013 Spain +34 91 541 9693 |
This is the place to come for non-mainstream imported music. It specialises in selling UK indie bands, world beat and ethnic music, soul, blues and the sort of imports not sold in the superstores. You'll find records and CDs. It offers a mail order service, and you can special order records not in stock. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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US & European techno |
San Miguel, 10 Madrid, Madrid 28013 Spain +34 91 559 0817 |
This store specialises in selling the latest releases in US and European techno music in vinyl format. In addition, you'll find a selection of the latest house, trip hop, electro and ambient beats. You can listen to any record before buying. The store also offers a DJ-booking service for promoters and discos. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Lose yourself among the bookshelves |
Preciados, 28 Madrid, Madrid 28013 Spain +34 (0)91 595 6200 / +34 (0)91 595 6100 http://www.fnac.es/ |
An authentic cultural megastore with four floors selling the latest new releases in literature and music along with a selection of photographic equipment, music systems and PCs. The store organizes regular events like live concerts, conferences, film screenings and book signing sessions. It's well worth coming here to buy your books as the choice is enormous and there's a permanent 5% discount (the maximum allowed by law) on all stock. You can order any amount of books from anywhere in Spain, France, the UK or the US. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Álvaro Ibáñez  |
 Photo: Álvaro Ibáñez |
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Flamenco music, instruments and clothing |
Calle del Conde de Lemos 62 Madrid, Madrid 28013 Spain +34 91 547 3917 http://www.elflamencovive.es |
This store stocks everything for both the flamenco performer and the aficionado. You'll find CDs, cassettes and vinyl recordings featuring everyone from the newest commercial singers - like Niña Pastori and Maita Vente Cá - through the acknowledged masters of the form - like Remedios Amaya and Camarón de la Isla - to collectors' items - like a 1909 recording of Antonio Chacón. If you want to make the music yourself, they have a huge selection of traditional guitars and flamenco boxes. And if you want to look the part and dance with style, choose something from their selection of gypsy dresses or men's suits. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Gabriella Alu' |
 Photo: Gabriella Alu' |
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Just for southpaws |
Serrano, 162 Madrid, Madrid 28002 Spain +34 91 411 1760 |
This store specialises in selling products for left-handed people. You'll find everything from watches to inverted scissors. It stocks all sorts of office supplies as well as items for the classroom, bathroom, kitchen and sewing basket. Life will become a lot easier for southpaws after visiting this store, for sure. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Nirvana for DJs |
Calle del Divino Pastor 3 Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +34 91 446 1521 |
This shop has a stock that's aimed mostly at professional DJs. It specialises in a wide range of imported music, including house, funk, soul, rap, acid, techno and break beat. Although they sell CDs, there's an even better selection of vinyl. That's what the DJs prefer as they're easier to work with (and certainly to scratch). You'll also find all the things you need to become a top DJ yourself: record cases, jackets, CD cases, T-shirts, baseball caps, backpacks and the like. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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All musical styles and concert tickets |
Calle Gran Vía 25 Madrid, Madrid 28013 Spain +34 91 523 0239 |
With four stores strategically located in the busiest areas of the city and two on the outskirts, you're bound to be able to find one of them if you're looking for concert tickets or music. This two-floor branch sells all the latest Spanish and international musical releases in CDs and tapes. There are sections for discount CDs, concert tickets and accessories like baseball caps, T-shirts and badges with your favourite group's logo. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Loads of second-hand stuff |
Plaza de las Descalzas, s/n Madrid, Madrid 28013 Spain +34 91 532 5224 |
This place sells second-hand records and tapes at ridiculously low prices. Albums start at (EUR 0.60) and CDs sell for (EUR 1.20). You'll see bands you've never heard of, but you might just pick up a bargain. And you have to be prepared to sort through their jumbled collection first. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classical music & instruments |
Carlos III 1 Madrid, Madrid 28013 Spain +34 91 664 7350 / +34 902 10 1666 http://www.realmusical.com/ |
Being so close to the Opera House, it's appropriate that this store is dedicated to classical music. It sells a range of high-quality wind, percussion and string instruments. In addition, there are sections for musical scores, books on harmony, biographies and classical CDs. The store takes up four floors of a lovely building and it has been in business for over 30 years. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great music selection |
Martín de los Heros, 17 Madrid 28008 Spain +34 91 5425020 |
This store's selection changes with the times. They've been in business since 1986 and they believe they used to be the best place to go to get LPs. Nowadays, of course, CDs take up most of their shelf space. They have music for all tastes: from pop-rock to jazz, and a little bit of country and dance music. Their stock is carefully organized, so you can easily find what you've been looking for. Review © 2007, Wcities |
