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World Music Day 2024: What’s life without a little music? Be it going for a walk in nature, or having a lonely day at home when it rains, or having a party with our loved ones, we need music to add background score to the moments we want to remember for a long time. Music has numerous genres, and each of them fits perfectly to the moods we go through in a day. Musicians and artists all over the world explore genres, tunes and rhythms to work on new styles of music to entertain their audience. Every year, World Music Day is observed to celebrate the importance of music, and urge musicians and artists to perform in public spaces. Music enhances the sense of community. It creates a beautiful unity in diversity.
Music, like any art form, does not require the language to be understood, as much as it requires to be felt. Music is a beautiful medium for bringing people closer. As we gear up to celebrate the day filled with music, rhythm and tunes, here are a few things that we should know.
World Music Day 2024: Date
Every year, World Music Day (WMD) is observed on June 21. This year, World Music Day falls on Friday. World Music Day also coincides with International Day of Yoga celebrated every year on June 21.
- 2024: 21 June, 2024 [Friday]
- 2025: 21 June, 2025 [Saturday]
- 2026: 21 June, 2026 [Sunday]
- 2027: 21 June, 2027 [Monday]
WMD 2024: History
In 1981, Jack Lang, the French Ministry of Culture, with music composer Maurice Fleuret, a radio producer and a music journalist, proposed the idea of celebrating a day dedicated to music. World Music Day originated in France and soon became a phenomenon all over the world. In 1982, the first Fête de la Musique took place in Paris where more than 1000 musicians came together to perform throughout the city.
World Music Day 2024: Significance
Faites de la musique is the slogan for celebrating World Music Day. Faites de la musique translates to the motivating slogan of – Make music. It urges people to come out of their homes and make the world a better place with their music. Music helps in alleviating stress, making us happier and bringing us closer to the ones we love. The official theme of WMD for this year has not been declared yet. Last year, World Music Day was celebrated with the theme of – Music on the Intersections.
WMD 2024: Celebrations
On WMD, numerous concerts and events are held worldwide. People gather in public spaces, parks, and streets to enjoy live music performances. The day celebrates music in all its forms, from classical to contemporary, and from traditional to experimental.
By providing a platform for both amateur and professional artists to share their talents, WMD signifies the transformative power of music, encouraging self-expression and creativity. The slogan “Faites de la musique,” or “Make music,” serves as a reminder of the importance of sharing good music with others and the profound impact it has on bringing people together.
Theme:
- 2024: –
- 2023: Music on the Intersections
- 2022:
- 2021:
Famous Quotes:
- Music reveals truths beyond what wisdom and philosophy can ever express. ~ Ludwig van Beethoven
- The beauty of music is that when it hits you, it brings no pain. ~ Bob Marley
- Music should move you, whether it stirs your soul or gets you on your feet. ~ Elvis Presley
- Music belongs to everyone; it’s only publishers who think otherwise. ~ John Lennon
- Music speaks truth. If anything in this world can bring change, it’s through music. ~ Jimi Hendrix
- Music has always been my constant, even when people weren’t. ~ Taylor Swift
- Music brings us pleasure and releases our suffering. It can calm us down and pump us up. It helps us manage pain, run faster, sleep better, and be more productive. ~ Alex Doman
