Jazz has been a force for positive social transformation throughout its history, and it remains so today. This is why UNESCO created International Jazz Day on April 30. From its roots in slavery, this music has raised a passionate voice against all forms of oppression. It speaks a language of freedom that is meaningful to all cultures.The same goals guide UNESCO in its efforts to build bridges of dialogue and understanding between all cultures and societies.
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This coincides (more or less) with the 90th birthday of Belgian jazz legend Toots Thielemans (that was yestereday, but hey)… Long live jazz and jazzy people! 🙂
Yeah, congrats with your compatriot! And what’s more, tomorrow in Rotterdam: Medeski, Martin & Wood. Steaming, funky, free ‘jazz’!