Music is the most beautiful sound that can pass through our ear. Music is a natural medicine and gives stress relief and boosts your spirit. Today, June 21st is World Music Day. In 1976, an American musician, Joel Cohen, employed by the national French radio station, France Musique thought of a day dedicated to celebrating music. in 1982, the thought became reality with the French Government blessing Fete' de la Musique. Two of the caveats to being sanctioned by the official Fête de la Musique organization in Paris are that all concerts must be free to the public, and all
In Paris and Ile-de-France, the return of summer is celebrated in music.
The music day was created in 1982. This nation-wide party of the people has become so important that it has even been exported to over a hundred foreign countries.
On 21st June, both amateur and professional musicians take to the streets to let their creativity run wild.
In squares, public gardens and alleyways improvised stages are erected and sound systems blossom at the windows.
Electro DJs, classical, jazz or accordion groups, choirs, French chanson, pop rock or traditional bands...everyone dances and sings with their family and friends in a joyful cacophony.
Bars, concert venues, festivals (and also museums, churches, conservatoires etc...) take the opportunity to remain open until all hours, with free concerts both indoors and on their terraces.
Exceptional free shows are performed by French and international stars, notably in the Place de la Bastille, the Champ de Mars and La Défense.
And to help people get around, public transport services are provided all night long.
Few celebrations in India today : http://www.meraevents.com/blog/2012/06/18/world-music-day-2012/
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