World Music Day 2024: Date, History, and Benefits of Music

World Music Day 2024 is celebrated on 21st June every year all over the world. Music has the power to connect all in a moment. And, we all love music, maybe not the same type, but we all love music. Isn't it? Yes. 

Whenever our favourite music or song reaches our ears, our minds just sync with the tune of the music. Sometimes, we dwell on the melody in such a way that we can feel every emotion related to the music. Has this happened to you too? Well, it happens with all! That’s the beauty of music.

Read on to learn how music has widely influenced people worldwide.

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Music for All - How it has Influenced the People Worldwide?

All over the world, music is created in different languages. But, people do fall in love with the rhythm or the tone of the song. And, it reunites the world as one unit. Can you recall the Spanish language ‘Despacito’ song by Luis Fonsi, which not only made us move but won many international recognitions?

Therefore, for listening to a song or falling in love with it, language is not a barrier. Nowadays, the fast-growing Internet connects the dots across the globe and increases the reaching ability of someone's work. That not only breaks the language barrier but also connects the world as a unit.

Across the globe, numerous writers, singers, and music composers work continuously to serve the people with the utmost pleasure of melody. How can we forget the golden voice of Celine Dion in ‘Every Night in My Dreams’ that enthralled us deeply, and the World’s most favourite and popular band BTS makes to shake our bodies on ‘Dynamite’ whenever we play it?

Benefits of Listening to Music

Music has the power to heal not only our mind and body but our soul too. ‘Music relaxes us’ is not just for saying, but medical science proves it. Medical science believes that good music helps us to improve our psychological disorders. Some of the health benefits of music are given below:

• Music makes our heart healthy as it reduces heart rate.

• Music controls stress by decreasing the stress hormone (cortisol) flow in our body. 

• Music gives us relief from depression and anxiety. Good music increases the production of dopamine hormone which is responsible for the good mood of our body.

• Music reduces pain as many injuries or operations will take up successfully while playing the patient's favourite music track.

• Music improves eating habits. Research shows that playing soft music while eating reduces chewing speed, and that helps to consume less food. 

• Music improves physical health.  Have you ever observed playing your favourite track while walking or gymming helps to do some more activity and, that leads to improving your physical health?

So, whenever you feel low, or depressed, play your favourite track. It does not only help you to do some physical activity but balances the good-bad hormone production in your body. 

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History of World Music Day

Music exists from the sounds, sounds of people, animals, birds or nature. Music has no age and no constant source. However, the World’s first Music Day was celebrated 40 years ago in France. In 1982, the French Minister of Art and Culture Mr Jack Lange and renowned French composer Mr Maurice Fleuret announced a day to celebrate music. 

Later, it became so popular and celebrated across the world. There are approximately 120 countries across the globe which celebrate World Music Day. 

Why Music Day is Celebrated?

Music Day is celebrated to unite the people. One day a year, they must come to the streets or clubs, play their favourite track and enjoy their music. The aim was to build a day when people forget all their worries, enjoy their lives and reunite.

How to Celebrate World Music Day 2024?

Every year on June 21st, people over the globe hit their favourite music to celebrate World Music Day. Either they dance, sing or both, or sit idly lost in the melody of the song and celebrate Music Day. You can also play an instrument and make your own voice in the choir! And, enjoy World Music Day 2024.

However, for true music lovers, there is not a single day that they pass without listening to their favourite song. True music lovers can write 100s pages of essays on World Music Day without fail.

To conclude, we can say that music is loved and enjoyed by people worldwide. Listening to our favourite music can lift our mood instantly after a bad day. Make sure you keep a list of all your favourite songs and play them on the occasion of World Music Day.

World Music Day Quotes to Inspire the Musician within you

1. "Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything." – Plato

2. "Where words fail, music speaks." – Hans Christian Andersen

3. "Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart." – Pablo Casals

4. "One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain." – Bob Marley

5. "Music can change the world because it can change people." – Bono

6. "Without music, life would be a mistake." – Friedrich Nietzsche

7. "Music is the shorthand of emotion." – Leo Tolstoy

8. "Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent." – Victor Hugo

9. "Music is the soundtrack of your life." – Dick Clark

10. "To live is to be musical, starting with the blood dancing in your veins. Everything on this planet has a rhythm." – Michael Jackson

Happy World Music Day 2024 Wishes and Messages

• “Happy World Music Day 2024! May the rhythm of life fill your days with joy and positivity. Let music heal your soul and bring peace to your heart.”

• “On this special day, let’s celebrate the universal language of music! Whether you sing, play, or just listen, let the music take you on a journey of happiness. Happy World Music Day!”

• “Music has the power to change the world, one melody at a time. Here’s to celebrating its magic on World Music Day 2024. May your life be full of beautiful tunes and uplifting harmonies.”

• “Sending you love and happiness on World Music Day 2024! Let the sounds around you fill your heart with peace and joy, making every moment a melody of love.”

• “Wishing you a Happy World Music Day! May every beat and tune inspire you, lift you, and make your world a little brighter.”

• “Let’s celebrate the beauty of music, which makes life a lot more meaningful and joyous. Happy World Music Day to all the music lovers out there!”