Bermuda To Celebrate International Jazz Day
In November 2011, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization [UNESCO] officially designated April 30 as International Jazz Day in order to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe, with Bermuda set to take part in the celebrations again this year.
“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, promoting freedom of expression, fostering gender equality, and reinforcing the role of youth in enacting social change.
“International Jazz Day is the culmination of Jazz Appreciation Month, which draws public attention to jazz and its extraordinary heritage throughout April.”
For the second time, during only its third year in existence, Bermuda will join the rest of the world in celebrating International Jazz Day. Spearheaded by local jazz musician Wendell “Shine” Hayward, Bermuda’s celebrations will include a proclamation on the steps of City Hall between 12.15pm and 2.30pm, segments of jazz played on our local radio stations throughout the day, an educational component for our schools, and, in partnership with Salsa Friends, a Jazz Happy Hour will be held at Docksiders Pub and Restaurant between 5.00pm and 7.30pm.
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