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June 21: World Music Day |
The Fête de la Musique, also known as World Music Day, is a music festival taking place on June 21, which is usually the summer solstice.
The Fête de la Musique began in France and has since spread to Belgium, Britain, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Israel (in Tel-Aviv), China, India, Lebanon, Malaysia, Morocco, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania and other countries. New York City held its first festival in 2007. Its purpose is to promote music in two ways. Firstly, amateur musicians are encouraged to perform in the streets. The slogan Faites de la musique (Make music), a homophone of Fête de la Musique, is used to promote this goal.
Secondly, many free concerts are organized, making all genres of music accessible to the public. Did you know that the Fête de la Musique is one of the only nights of the year where, under French law, there is no noise restriction? The musicians can play all night without fear of neighbours calling the police!
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| Music is never simply noise... |
...it is the sound of a society, of a time, of a place. Music marks the spirit of people; people make music that reflects their thinking and feeling. Music, then, always has the potential to be dangerous - it can inflame the revolutionary - which is why it has been banned and censored at many points in history. It articulates the ideas and emotions that are too strong for words, and that "cannot remain silent." This refusal to remain silent is why music has so much social power. In this month's theme, we explore music as a reflection of, and force for, social change. Music that is angry, joyous, and necessary...learn more about music here!
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