From the world's oldest musical instrument, the 60,000-year-old Neanderthal flute, to contemporary electronic instruments, music has become an integral part of our daily existence.
The majority of people have an innate appreciation for music. Even if we cannot play an instrument or sing, we can still communicate with rhythms and melodies in some way. Even vegetation can perceive music. Did you know that classical music tends to accelerate the growth of plants? It’s a fact. World Day of Music, or Fête de la Musique, is commemorated each year on June 21 in France, but today emphasises the universal appeal of music. It is intended to make music more inclusive and encourage people of varying skill levels to engage with all forms of music significantly more.
From the world’s oldest musical instrument, the 60,000-year-old Neanderthal flute, to contemporary electronic instruments, music has become an integral part of our daily existence. In addition to being enjoyable to listen to, music is a form of expression; the right melody resonates with emotions more effectively than words, and music transcends borders. This is precisely the goal of World Day of Music: to bring people together and break down barriers and boundaries through music.
The first World Day of Music was celebrated in France. In October 1981, when Maurice Fleuret was appointed Director of Music and Dance at the Ministry of Culture, he applied the following philosophy to musical practise: “the music everywhere and the concert nowhere.” In a 1982 investigation of French cultural practises, Fleuret discovered that every other person played a musical instrument. This inspired him to consider ways to bring people together on the streets through music. In 1982, this was how the first Day of Music, or “Fête de la Musique,” was celebrated in Paris.
Fête de la Musique promoted music in two ways: by encouraging amateur and professional musicians to perform in the streets and by hosting free concerts of all musical genres to expose the public to new music. Under the slogan ‘Faites de la musique’ (‘Make music’), the official Fête de la Musique organisation in Paris advocated for free concerts and free performances by artists. This was pertinent to the majority of participating cities.
Over the past few years, the festival has acquired international recognition, eventually being celebrated in over 120 nations. The day ultimately evolved into World Day of Music, World Music Day, and International Music Day.
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Don’t fret. Everyone begins as a novice at some stage. Even Paul Simon had to begin at some point. Utilise today as a pretext to enrol in lessons. Or, educate yourself. YouTube is always available.
Even if you can’t play an actual instrument, grab some common household items, gather your companions, and start jamming! The process of creating music can be therapeutic.
Make an effort to investigate new genres. Utilise your Spotify subscription effectively. Even better, go to your local record store (if you have one) and start rummaging through the crates. You will be astonished by the discoveries you make.
Frank Sinatra’s biggest success, ‘My Way,’ was adapted from the French song ‘Comme d’habitude,’ which was composed, written, and performed by French people.
Edith Piaf’s funeral is the only event since World War II to utterly halt traffic in Paris.
The French are so proud of their music that they enacted a law mandating that at least forty percent of the music played on private radio stations be of French origin.
In 1997, 3.5 million people flocked to see Jean Michel Jarre perform in Moscow, making him the artist with the largest audience ever.
There have been 4,000 renditions of Charles Trenet’s “La Mer,” including one by Cliff Richard.
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | June 21 | Wednesday |
| 2024 | June 21 | Friday |
| 2025 | June 21 | Saturday |
| 2026 | June 21 | Sunday |
| 2027 | June 21 | Monday |
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