{"id":67284,"date":"2018-06-22T08:42:49","date_gmt":"2018-06-22T06:42:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.times.mw\/?p=67284"},"modified":"2018-06-22T08:50:30","modified_gmt":"2018-06-22T06:50:30","slug":"music-music-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archive.times.mw\/index.php\/2018\/06\/22\/music-music-music\/","title":{"rendered":"Music, music, music"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>In the past, Malawi used to join the rest of the world in celebrating World Music Day on June 21 every year. Almost always, French Cultural Centre (FCC), now Blantyre Cultural Centre, used to be the venue for the event.<\/p>\n

Since the closure of the once mighty entertainment Mecca in 2011, however, the country has not celebrated music on June 21.<\/p>\n

French Honorary Consul to Malawi, Luc Deschamps, who has played a crucial role in putting up Jacaranda Cultural Centre, at Mandala, in Blantyre\u2014which has been active in terms of hosting different events\u2014 said recently that they may consider reviving the trade so as to be celebrating music.<\/p>\n

Some of the shows during World Music Day, known in French as Fete de la Musique<\/em>, used to be held at The Warehouse in Blantyre. That ended when the venue was gutted by fire.<\/p>\n

With FCC, the day used to be decorated with, among other activities, free shows where people had an opportunity to watch some of their favourite musicians.<\/p>\n

This was also a platform organisers would speak highly about the importance of music while other organisations would take advantage of the event to disseminate various messages using musicians.<\/p>\n

Last year, the day passed without any activities in the country although some artists normally embark on their own initiatives.<\/p>\n

Musicians Union of Malawi President, Reverend Chimwemwe Mhango, once said they were looking at the possibility of putting the day on their calendar of events.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know that we, as Mum, have not been doing anything but we are looking into it [the issue] because, as musicians, music is our food. As such, we need to celebrate the World Music Day,\u201d Mhango said.<\/p>\n

F\u00eate de la Musique<\/em>, also known as Make Music Day or World Music Day, is an annual music celebration held on June 21.<\/p>\n

The concept of an all-day musical celebration on the days of the solstice originated from French Minister of Culture, Jack Lang. The festival later became celebrated in 120 countries around the world.<\/p>\n

F\u00eate de la Musique <\/em>encourages and professional musicians to perform in the streets, under the slogan \u201cFaites de la musiqu<\/em>e\u201d [make music, a homophone of F\u00eate de la Musique<\/em>).<\/p>\n

And, so, while Malawi has been silent, other countries have been on song, giving music the platform it deserves.<\/p>\n

In Hannover, Germany, Malawian musicians Patience Namadingo and Princess Chitsulo shared the stage with musicians such as Maharaj Trio from Unesco City of Music Varanasi and Crawford Mac from Unesco City of Music Glasgow, entertaining people with their music during the Fete de la Musique <\/em>Festival.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am excited to be part of this festival. I have interacted with several acts and have also trained with a group known as Makatumbe,\u201d Chitsulo said ahead of the festival on June 21.<\/p>\n

The Fete de la Musique Festival in Hannover coincided with the 50th anniversary celebrations of the twinning of Blantyre and Hannover.<\/p>\n

\u201cBlantyre City has a street named after Hannover and this remains a symbol of our sister relationship. It is our hope that, as we move forward, we will extend these exchanges to several sectors including arts and culture. I am happy that we have Princess Chitsulo and Patience Namadingo participating in the Fete de la Musique <\/em>Festival,\u201d Wild Ndipo, Blantyre City Mayor, said.<\/p>\n

Music, as well as other art fields, will remain part of our lives as it is used as a vehicle for disseminating information on various issues.<\/p>\n

Former Blantyre City Mayor, Noel Chalamanda, said recently, during the launch of a music documentary by musician Fredokiss, that music should be in the hands of the youth, \u201cwhere it belongs\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cMusic is not just sound, it is a powerful tool of communication; it can make or break. It can start wars, it can bring love and all this depends on how you handle it,\u201d Chalamanda said.<\/p>\n

Quotes from renowned <\/strong><\/p>\n

MUSICIANS on World Music Day<\/p>\n

The World Music Day is celebrated on June 21 every year and we give you some of the quotes by IBTimes from some renowned figures coming from all walks of life \u2013 from musicians to philosophers and politicians.<\/p>\n

Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent <\/em>-Victor Hugo, French poet, novelist and dramatist<\/p>\n

One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain<\/em>-Bob Marley, Reggae singer<\/p>\n

Where words fail, music speaks<\/em>\u2014Hans Christian Anderson, children\u2019s book author<\/p>\n

Music can change the world because it can change people <\/em>\u2013 Bono, singer<\/p>\n

Lean your body forward slightly to support the guitar against your chest, for the poetry of the music should resound in your heart <\/em>\u2013 Andres Segovia, Spanish classical guitarist<\/p>\n

Without music, life would be a mistake <\/em>\u2013 Friedrich Nietzsche, German philosopher<\/p>\n

Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us-<\/em>Martin Luther, German professor of theology, composer and monk<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t make music for eyes. I make music for ears <\/em>\u2013 Adele, singer<\/p>\n

Music is everybody\u2019s possession. It\u2019s only publishers who think that people own it <\/em>\u2013 John Lennon, musician<\/p>\n

Music is the strongest form of magic<\/em>\u2013 Marilyn Manson, musician<\/p>\n

Music doesn\u2019t lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music<\/em>\u2013Jimi Hendrix, musician<\/p>\n

The world\u2019s most famous and popular language is music <\/em>-Psy, music artist<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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