BongJournal Newsroom : Abu Dhabi has been chosen as the Global Host City for International Jazz Day 2025, with celebrations spanning over 190 countries, including India. This UNESCO-led initiative, in collaboration with the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, will bring together artists, educators, and institutions worldwide to highlight jazz’s role in promoting cultural dialogue and unity.
On April 30, the International Jazz Day 2025 All-Star Global Concert will take place at Etihad Arena, featuring an impressive lineup of musicians from different genres. Among them is Varijashree Venugopal from India, who will join global icons such as Herbie Hancock, John McLaughlin, Arturo Sandoval, and Dee Dee Bridgewater.
The event will be broadcast live to millions via UNTV, UNESCO, jazzday.com, Facebook, and YouTube. Alongside the grand concert, thousands of events worldwide will include masterclasses, jam sessions, panel discussions, and educational workshops.
In Abu Dhabi, jazz performances will be held at Louvre Abu Dhabi, Berklee Abu Dhabi, and NYU Abu Dhabi, incorporating traditional instruments like the oud, qanoon, and ney, showcasing jazz's versatility across cultures.
This year’s celebration aligns with the Culture Summit Abu Dhabi, where Herbie Hancock and other artists will discuss jazz's impact on global creative industries.
Since its inception in 2011, International Jazz Day has reached over 2 billion people annually, fostering peace, diversity, and mutual respect. India’s participation in this prestigious event reflects its growing influence in the global jazz scene.
For more details visit www.jazzday.com or www.unesco.org/en/international-jazz-day.
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