Musical Celebrations

On Monday, August 2, 2021, the United States Senate unanimously passed a bill officially designating August 11th as “Hip-Hop Celebration…

On the first Friday of every October, we celebrate Kids Music Day. Started by Keep Music Alive, an organization seeking…

Created by Patrick Grant, a New York City-based American composer, International Strange Music Day is celebrated annually on August 24th…

Every year in the United States, May 4 is informally observed as “Dave Brubeck Day,” recalling the time signature of…

Founded in 1987 by the Guitar & Accessories Marketing Association (GAMA) and the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), International…

This year marks the 7th Annual “Teach Music Week,” which is will be held from Monday, March 15 through Sunday,…

Often known as “The Greatest Show on Earth,” Carnival is an annual celebration that takes place in mid-to-late February or…

Although there’s no definitive history about the origins of Christmas caroling, it’s impossible to imagine the holiday season without carolers.…

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on January 27, 1756, in Salzburg, Austria and, although he died over 200 years ago,…

Image source The Torch Festival, or Fire Festival, is a pinnacle holiday for the Yi and Bai people of Southwestern…