Immersive Musical Journeys Curated
by a World-Touring Artist
My name is David Langlois — a French-born musician and a certified tour guide based in New York City.
I am the founder of Music From Roots, a high-end travel concept designed to bring people to the very heart of the world’s
most iconic music styles — by immersing them in the places where those styles were born, and by connecting them with
the people who continue to live and breathe them today.
The Philosophy Behind Music From Roots
I have always believed that if you truly want to understand a music, you must go to its source.
This belief shaped my own life as a musician:
When I wanted to study jazz, I moved to New York.
To learn African percussion, I traveled to Dakar.
To understand reggae, I immersed myself with local artists in Kingston, Jamaica.
After three decades of performing, recording, and touring, I felt a strong desire to build a bridge between music seekers and musical roots.
That’s how Music From Roots was born.
Destinations & Musical Themes
Each tour is curated as a musical pilgrimage with storytelling, high-end service, and access to authentic culture:
New York City (USA): Jazz, gospel, and bebop in Harlem & Greenwich Village
Paris & Fontainebleau (France): Gypsy jazz and musette, in Django’s footsteps
Kingston (Jamaica): Roots reggae, dancehall, dub and Rastafarian culture
Soon to come:
New Orleans (USA): Brass bands, second lines, and Creole rhythms
Dakar (Senegal): Sabar, djembe, and griot musical traditions
Havana (Cuba): Salsa, son cubano, rumba and Afro-Cuban spirituality
Varanasi or Mumbai (India): Classical Indian music, ragas, sitar and tabla
What Makes This Unique
Led by a world-touring musician & educator, with 30+ years of experience and collaborations with legends like Bette Midler, Les Paul, Earl “Chinna” Smith , Angelo Debarrre and Dorado Schmitt
Direct access to local artists, performances, studios, and community spaces
Workshops, masterclasses, and private performances available on request
Why Music From Roots ?
If you seek cultural depth, emotional resonance, and exclusivity.
Music From Roots offers:
Meaningful encounters and VIP access
Boutique itineraries (private or small group)
Personal storytelling and insider knowledge
A high-touch cultural product with soul
Let’s Talk
Website: www.musicfromroots.com
Email: musicfromroots@gmail.com
Phone: +1 (347) 968 3212