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 World Music Day is celebrated on June 21. This year it is dedicated to Edith Piaf (this year is the 50th anniversary of Edith Piaf's death). So, various concerts are organized in Yerevan.

The day was celebrated in 1982 for the first time on the initiative of Jack Lang. Ever since the festival has become an international phenomenon. It is celebrated in 110 countries of the world, including Belgium, Germany, Greece, United Kingdom, Italy, Switzerland, Chile, Egypt, etc.

Many concerts are organized in streets, parks, squares of different towns and cities. Amateur and professional musicians take part in these concerts making all genres of music accessible to the public.

 

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