Over 120 countries celebration World Music Day by organizing free public concerts in parks, streets, stations, museums and other such public places. World Music Day was founded by France’s Minister of Culture, Jack Lang and also Maurice Fleuret, a French composer, music journalist, radio producer, arts administrator, and festival organiser, on the day of the summer solstice in Paris in 1982. The primary aim of celebrating World Music Day is to provide free music to everyone, and also to encourage amateur musicians to showcase their work to the world. However, several organisations and companies are organising virtual concerts, dances classes and competitions to celebrate World Music Day. ― Billy JoelWithout music, life would be a mistake ― Friedrich NietzscheFollow more stories on Facebook and Twitter

Source: Hindustan Times June 19, 2020 13:08 UTC