'Jumping Bean Cafe 'Celebrates First 'World Music Day' In Nagaland

June 22, 2010 : The Fete de la Musique or the 'World Music Day' is celebrated all over the world on June 21.

The music enthusiasts in the North Eastern state Nagaland have proved that they are not behind as they celebrated this festival of music at the Jumping Bean Cafe in the state capital Dimapur.

In 1976, American musician Joel Cohen first introduced the idea of celebrating music. He suggested having an all-night music celebration during the summer solstice. Later, French Music and Dance director Maurice Fleuret took up the idea and the first celebration took place in 1982.

The celebration of 'World Music Day' started in France and reached many countries all over the world.

The gala musical event at the Jumping Bean Cafe was attended by Dr. Nicky Kire, the NKVIB chairman, Music Task Force advisor and MLA, who was the chief guest. He said that the state has many Naga talented musicians but most of them fade away after a brief take on their music career. He asked the local artists to come out and show their talent in the music field within and outside the state.

Dr. Kire stated informed that the state government is sincerely trying to support the music industry in Nagaland through its 'Music Task Force'.

He urged the parents to motivate their children if they have talent in music. He appreciated the endeavor of the Jumping Bean Cafe, which offered a platform to the local musicians to showcase their talents and emphasized on setting up such platforms all over the state.

In the meantime the 'Music Task Force' donated a sound system to the Jumping Bean Cafe to show their appreciation of its efforts. During the celebration of 'World Music Day', Dr Nicky Kire inaugurated the music system.

This first 'World Music Day' celebration in the state was made more exciting by the performances of different local artists and bands of all genres. Alobo, Kenei, XTC, Flags of Rebellion, Vincent, Tuden, Melodrama, Alem Alia Jr and Kimatsung were among many other performers.

The music lovers from all over the state, mainly Dimapur came to take part in the celebration.

World Music Day is celebrated in several countries like Australia, Argentina, Britain, Switzerland, Costa Rica, China, Luxemburg, Germany, India, and Lebanon. Musicians give free performances for the public on this day. All kinds of musical performances are held and the musicians pay their tribute to all genres whether tribal, film Songs, Remixes, traditional, folk, Fusion, hip hop or rock.