FETE DE LA MUSIQUE

Fete De La Musique
VENUE:Les Bouchons Rive Gauche @ Robertson Quay
By Alliance Française de Singapour
Saturday 25 June 2011

The Fête de la Musique -  literal meaning in French "The Festival of Music", is a festival taking place on June 21 every year in France( and now all over the world too) . June 21st is supposedly the longest day of the year , is there any other way to make the day more entertaining and exciting?? Fete de la musique started in the late 70's in France to promote music. French ofcourse are art , music lovers - The Aesthetics! French culture is such where every second child plays a musical instrument.This is a spontaneous event where all the people come down to the street and sing and dance and be merry- a festival of national integration.

Music festival is now celebrated internationally to motivate and encourage amatuer and pro musicians . Street performances are common making it accessible to the public. Music festival is a authentic Paris culture! Concerts and performances are given in every street , every cafes and restaurants day or night!

Although all over the world Fete de la musique was celebrated on 21st June, in Singapore we celebrated it on 25th of June. I must say quite convenient being a Saturday !

The crowd was astonishing! A mix of French and local Chinese! All dancing to the tunes of the international musicians who dedicated their time to perform for the audience for the cause. We heard several artists back to back.

 Yuzuru (Instrumental)
 Andayoma (Caribbean Jazz)
 Aziz (Rock)
 Yuzuru (Instrumental)
 Beatles Juice (Rock n Roll)
 Latin Affair (Salsa)
 Le Groupe (French chansons)

Although almost all musicians were new to me and I heard them for the first time, I still couldnt stop grooving to the music! I was so taken by the music that I dint even pose for pictures! Considering my obsession with preserving moments in pixels!

All said, the performances were terrific and the venue made it even merrier .Weary , tired and feet aching I returned home just to dream about more music and joy that it spreads to the world...