International Jazz Day brings together communities, schools, artists, historians, academics, and jazz enthusiasts all over the world to celebrate and learn about jazz and its roots, future and impact; raise awareness of the need for intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding; and reinforce international cooperation and communication. Each year on April 30, this international art form is recognized for promoting peace, dialogue among cultures, diversity, and respect for human rights and human dignity; eradicating discrimination; fostering gender equality; and promoting freedom of expression.
International Jazz Day is the culmination of Jazz Appreciation Month, which draws public attention to jazz and its extraordinary heritage throughout April. In December 2012, the United Nations General Assembly formally welcomed the decision by the UNESCO General Conference to proclaim April 30 as International Jazz Day. The United Nations and UNESCO now both recognize International Jazz Day on their official calendars.
The 2024 edition of #internationaljazzday will be celebrated in more than 190 countries on April 30. @unesco Director-General @audrey.azoulay and #unesco Goodwill Ambassador #herbiehancock announced that the city of #Tangier #Morocco will serve as the Global Host and will anchor the International Jazz Day programs around the world.
This is the first time a city on the #African continent will host #jazzday, the world’s largest and most significant celebration of #jazz.
