Located at the crossroads of Europe and Africa, Tangier is known as a melting pot of cultural expressions. Tangier boasts a long, rich history of jazz. Among the world-renowned jazz artists who performed and spent time in Tangier were Josephine Baker, Ornette Coleman, Herbie Mann and Archie Shepp.

The All-Star Global Concert from the beautiful, new Palace of Arts and Culture of Tangier, Morocco will be broadcast on April 30 via YouTube, Facebook, the United Nations and UNESCO to millions of viewers worldwide. Learn more about the participating artists here!

In the lead-up to the 2024 All-Star Global Concert, free online education programs will be presented via jazzday.com and the International Jazz Day YouTube and Facebook pages. An array of acclaimed artist-educators present a multilingual selection of offerings that emphasize the richness—and relevance—of jazz to learners at all levels.

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Independent artists and organizers on all continents present an astonishing array of performance, educational and community outreach programming each year for International Jazz Day.

On April 30, teachers and students around the world use International Jazz Day as an opportunity to learn more about the empowering history and legacy of jazz music. Check out our growing library of free educational videos and resources.

View hundreds of videos from past International Jazz Day celebrations, including official clips from the All-Star Global Concert and incredible submissions from our partners in more than 190 countries.