Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Every year on April 30th, the world celebrates International Jazz Day, honoring the sound of artistic freedom. UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock are pleased to announce that Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, will serve as the Global Host of the 2025 edition of International Jazz Day. “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,” said Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO . Herbie Hancock, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, added, “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.
” Presented in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the celebration will highlight the city’s rich cultural heritage, defined by a blend of Arab and Emirati traditions. Classical instruments like the Oud, Qanoon, and Ney will introduce global audiences to ‘Arabic Jazz’. As the UNESCO Creative City of Music, Abu Dhabi will showcase the interplay of local musical traditions and jazz, dating back decades.
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