World Music Day is celebrated every year on June, 21 to commemorate the impact music has on our lives.
The popularity of the musical celebration originated in France has brought about a global endeavor to mark the day. The World Music Day was incepted in 1982 in Paris as the Fête de la Musique.
The first all-day musical celebration on the day of the summer solstice was originated by Jack Lang, Minister of Culture of France, as well as by Maurice Fleuret; it was celebrated in Paris in 1982. Music Day later became celebrated in 120 countries around the world.
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