Celebrating the magic of music

The day also known as Fete de la Musique was a music festival, which began in France in 1982. French Minister of Culture Jack Lang conceived the idea in 1981. Since then the day has been celebrated every year as the World Music Day.

According to another theory, American musician Joel Cohen in France, in 1976, proposed an allnight music celebration to mark the beginning of the summer solstice and since then the entire world celebrates World Music Day on June 21. Now it has become a worldwide phenomenon with over 32 countries across the world celebrating the day in their own way.

On this day, musicians perform for free in parks, museums, train stations, castles etc. This helps in making all sorts of music accessible to the public. It gives an opportunity to commune and share a special bond through music.

The day is celebrated to promote peace and spread goodwill through music. World Music Day is celebrated in India, Argentina, Australia, Britain, Luxemburg, Germany, Switzerland, Costa Rica, China, Lebanon and several other countries. 

Since India is a land of diversity with varied cultures, every region which has its own unique musical form celebrate the day to continue the eternal tradition of music.