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Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Every year on April 30, International Jazz Day is celebrated globally, honoring the spirit of artistic freedom. UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock are thrilled to announce that Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, will be the Global Host for the 2025 edition of International Jazz Day. Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO “International Jazz Day heads to Abu Dhabi in 2025, infusing new energy and basking in the mélange of cultures.

The celebration in this cosmopolitan city will embody the power of jazz to unite and delight in our shared humanity.” Herbie Hancock, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador “Jazz is a language of unity and a beacon of hope that continues to inspire new generations of artists from all corners of the globe. In Abu Dhabi, a renowned group of international artists will join us to share their musical vision, build bridges through the power of music, and create harmony in our diverse world.



” In collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the celebration will spotlight the city’s rich cultural heritage, marked by a fusion of Arab and Emirati traditions. Classical instruments like the Oud, Qanoon, and Ney will introduce global audiences to ‘Arabic Jazz’. As the 2025 Global Host City, Abu Dhabi, a UNESCO Creative City of Music, will highlight the dynamic interaction between local musical traditions and jazz, showcasing a history that s.

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