Happy! World Music Day 2020
Although the concept of Music Day was introduced by American composer Joel Cohen in 1976, it was formally introduced in France in 1982. The day was first observed in France on June 21, 1981, according to French artist Maurice Fleuret Kosoch. Since then, every year on the 21st of June, 'World Music Day' has been celebrated. Music Day is now celebrated as a special festival in more than 100 countries around the world.
Music is a universal language that has been presented or understood by the world in its own way. In Nepal, a country of many races, languages, religions, and cultures, music can be heard abundantly through our culture and civilization, whether it is the weeping of the newcomers or the melodious melody that comes when the Murchunga vibrates. Madal, sarangi to dhime, dholak to Tungana, and Bansuri to Binayo are instruments that add Nepali ownership to Nepali music creations.
For some, music can be an expression, for others, music can be a profession, for others, it can be a friend, for others, it can be an addiction. Growing up in an Eastern family, classical music, nomadic music, from blues to hip-hop, from rap to metal, and from folk to ghazals, music has spread worldwide. In the Vedic Sanatan rites, for centuries, it has been the custom to play conch shells while performing every good or continuous deed. The ritual of mourning when the conch shell is sounded and good deeds are repeated in the repetition has been going on since time immemorial.
Bhajans, Kirtans, Rodhis, Alaps, Operas, Mushahyaras, Mehfils, and Manchas are popular because of the music. The pain of singing from the national anthem is touching because of the music. Again, music is not just instruments, songs, or melodic sounds, its range is vast, perhaps like the infinite range of the sky.
The sound of water dripping from Balesi, the cooing of coal, the bells of the temple, the prayers of the mosque, the hymns of the church, and the roar of the river. When music leaves its mark on the heart through the ear, it makes a siren, there is such power in music. Music connoisseurs choose music not only to listen but also to experience its diversity.
Music Day has been celebrated in Nepal since 2045 BS. Music Day is celebrated with the participation of active seekers and singers, writers, composers, musicians, and music lovers. Nepal Music Association has been holding a special program in Kathmandu every year on the occasion of Music Day. On this occasion, art and music related seminars, discussions, and music composers are also honored. Nepal has also been using Music Day as an opportunity to connect with world music.
We want to remember the world map and the overall musicians of the Nepali environment. From Bakhat Bahadur Budhapirti to Bekhaman, from Amber Gurung to Sunil Bardewa, from Kul Pokhrel to Yama Buddha (Anil Adhikari) and all known and unknown composers whose music has explained the original Nepali music born of Nepali soil.
Reaching TV, audio podcasts, and YouTube through various radio stations, various music distribution companies including Radio Nepal, Nepali music has created a wide variety of listeners who enjoy different tastes of music during this period and this group is connected to Nepali music through one medium or another. Are
Mother Saraswati is always right in Nepali music, let alone the value and real credit of music. May Nepali music spread its master Sargam sound in the world market, Happy 'World Music Day'!
- Suyog Dhakal
