Why do we celebrate Music Day on 21 June?

What started as a music festival (Fête de la Musique) in 1982 in France eventually became World Music Day observed on June 21 every year. This day is centered around the concept of equality in opportunities in the world of music by honouring budding and seasoned musicians alike.

Why was music day created?

It is a celebration of music across the world for the summer solstice, which is the longest day of the year. To celebrate and give everyone the chance to enjoy music, they officially started World Music Day. The American musician Joel Cohen first proposed the idea for World Music Day in the 1970s.

Why is Fête de la Musique celebrated?

Purpose. Fête de la Musique’s purpose is to promote music in two ways: Amateur and professional musicians are encouraged to perform in the streets, under the slogan “Faites de la musique” (“Make music”), a homophone of Fête de la musique.

What is National Music Day?

June 21
Around the world, more than 100 countries and 450 cities celebrate music day on June 21 with free, openly accessible concerts and music making events open to everyone. There are so many ways to be a part of the National Music Day celebration.

Who Invented World Music Day?

World Music Day was founded by France’s Minister of Culture, Jack Lang and also Maurice Fleuret, a French composer, music journalist, radio producer, arts administrator, and festival organiser, on the day of the summer solstice in Paris in 1982.

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Yoga For Wellness
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How do we celebrate World Music Day?

World Music Day is an annual celebration observed on 21 June around the world. It is a day to encourage young and amateur musicians to perform. More than 120 countries commemorate this day as people organise free public concerts in parks, stadiums, and public places, mostly for music lovers and learners.

When did Fête de la Musique start?

1982
For the last 38 years in France, the 21st June is not just the longest day of the year but also the day of the fête de la musique. This “festival of music” is no ordinary festival. Created in France in 1982, it has been taken up by neighbouring countries where it has been just as successful.

What is the theme of World Music Day?

The theme of World Music Day 2021 is “Music at the intersections”. This event is also known as ‘Make Music Day’. It lays stress on the importance of nurturing people’s affection for music and sharing music with all without any restrictions. The first ever music day took place in 1982 in Paris as the Fête de la Musique.

Why is it called world music?

Although purists argued that no musical style could be identified as “world music,” the term was coined to bring “foreign” music closer to the mainstream of Western popular music. In many ways the history of world music is the story of the marketing of foreign music by Western record companies.

Why is world music important?

In all different languages, at its most basic level music can help us learn. Music also helps us communicate and it’s how we express ourselves. Communication is key in all cultures and by putting on a show and song it can help to express how people really feel. Communication can become easier with the power of music.