The Philadelphia City Council has passed a resolution to honor jazz legend Edward Lee Morgan with a historical marker on International Jazz Day, April 30. The dedication was acknowledged by a family representative who thanked Councilmember JG and the council members for their support. Additionally, UNESCO is hosting a special jazz show at its headquarters in Paris featuring Aziz Sahmaoui & the University of Gnawa, with artists such as Adhil Mirghani, Cheikh Diallo, and Amen Viana. The event underscores the significance of jazz in promoting dialogue and cultural exchange, aligning with UNESCO's mission. This year's International Jazz Day celebrations are set to take place in Tangier, Morocco, highlighting jazz's role in fostering global peace and cooperation.
Tuesday's International #JazzDay π·πΊ is an opportunity to celebrate the power of jazz as a universal language of freedom to promote mutual understanding, tolerance and solidarity. https://t.co/V9GezGlG2c https://t.co/SNugG2AXyc
This yearβs International #JazzDay will be hosted in Tangier, Morocco!π²π¦ Move to the rhythms from across the globe and experience the influence of Jazz in fostering peace, cooperation and dialogue. Discover @UNESCO's International #JazzDay festivities: https://t.co/XvrgbsCPaL https://t.co/n88qgc3Jo3
βJazz is universal!β πΊ Tune in as UNESCO's Assistant Director-General @ErnestoOttoneR discusses the significance of Jazz in anticipation of the International Day celebrations on April 30th! Learn more about our mission to promote dialogue through music: https://t.co/XvrgbsDn0j https://t.co/5qM31dMUS1
Join us for a very special #jazz show live from the UNESCO HQ in Paris! Ahead of International #JazzDay festivities, watch Aziz Sahmaoui & the University of #Gnawa, featuring Adhil Mirghani, Cheikh Diallo, and Amen Viana, deliver a two-part concert. https://t.co/hN48dzK2ck
Join us for a very special #jazz show live from the UNESCO HQ in Paris! Ahead of International #JazzDay festivities, watch Aziz Sahmaoui & the University of #Gnawa, featuring Adhil Mirghani, Cheikh Diallo, and Amen Viana, deliver a two-part concert. Let's come together as we payβ¦
Celebrate jazz and Philadelphia jazz legend, Lee Morgan, on April 30 (International Jazz Day). https://t.co/Erv8TJlYYB
.@CouncilmemberJG On behalf of Lee Morganβs family, I want to thank you for introducing and @PHLCouncil members for voting for the resolution honoring Edward Lee Morgan on the occasion of the dedication of his historical marker on International #JazzDay. ππΎ https://t.co/eWdNC3XprJ