April 30, International Jazz Day

On April 30, International Jazz Day is celebrated around the world.

It is intended to raise awareness about the importance of jazz as an educational tool and for promoting peace, dialogue and cooperation among peoples around the world.

To celebrate this day, activities are carried out throughout the territory to make this style of music more known.

According to the United Nations (UN), jazz provides all these advantages:

• Jazz breaks down barriers and creates opportunities for mutual understanding and tolerance.
• Jazz is a form of freedom of expression.
• Jazz symbolizes unity and peace.
• Jazz reduces tensions between individuals, groups, and communities.
• Jazz promotes gender equality.
• Jazz reinforces the role of youth in social change.
• Jazz promotes artistic innovation, improvisation, and the integration of traditional music into modern musical forms.
• Jazz stimulates intercultural dialogue and facilitates the integration of marginalized young people.

Do not miss the opportunity to enjoy the Jazz festivals in Catalonia.