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World Music Day

World Music Day, also known as Fête de la Musique, is celebrated annually on 21 June. The program emphasizes the impact of music..

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World Music Day, also known as Fête de la Musique, is celebrated annually on 21 June.

An Overview of the News

  • The program emphasizes the impact of music and its ability to connect people universally.
  • Musicians from different genres come together to showcase their talents in public areas.
  • This Day promotes a vibrant and inclusive environment for people around the world to appreciate music.
  • The theme for World Music Day 2022 was“Music at the Intersections”.
  • The theme aims to explore and appreciate music at an intersectional level, highlighting the diverse influences and connections within music.

History:

  • The concept dates back to 1982, when French Minister of Culture Jacques Lang proposed the idea of a day dedicated to music.
  • An alternative theory suggests that the festival can be traced back to 1976 when Joel Cohen proposed an all-night concert to celebrate the summer solstice.
  • The first World Music Day event took place in Paris in 1982, with over 1,000 musicians performing in different parts of the city.
  • Musicians of all genres and backgrounds took to the streets, parks and concert venues to share their passion for music at the opening ceremony.

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