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“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ― Plato
Fete de la Musique or World Music Day 2017 is being celebrated all over the world today, June 21. Lovers of music celebrate music in all its forms and the impact it’s had on the world and the human spirit.
There’s nothing in the world like the sound of your favorite song coming on, it sets you ablaze and makes you radiate in joy. It may also take you on a journey to a faraway place and time, where you languish in a memory of times gone by and people who are no longer present. Some of our favorite songs can boost us out of depression and make an otherwise horrible day suddenly seem like it’s not so bad.
The concept of a united day for musicians was first proposed by American artiste Joel Cohen back in 1976.But it was France that first incorporated World Music Day as a day of national importance, which was later adopted by many countries. In October 1981, French Minister of Culture Jack Lang appointed Maurice Fleuret as the director of music and dance. The duo conceived an event that will allow all musicians – amateur and experienced – to express themselves. The first World Music Day or Fete de la Musique took place on June 21, 1982 – the year’s summer solstice in the North hemisphere. Thousands of citizens came out to part in the initiative all across France, till late at night. It later became a (part) national holiday.
Over the years, World Music Day has grown to explore new musical trends and music from across the world, and revives traditional music.
How you can celebrate World Music Day
You can spend today listening to your all-time favourite song. In addition you can also dig deep into what inspired some of these songs and how the songs were created. Don’t allow today go by without you experiencing the power of music.
I love how Confucius describes music:” Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without”.