Category: Music

Brit Awards (UK)(1980): February 19

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The Brit Awards are the British music industry’s equivalent to the Grammy Awards and are highly anticipated each year. Televised in the UK, the best and the brightest of the music industry celebrate ach...

January

Premio Lo Nuestro: February 20

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Premio lo Nuestro, established in 2003, is the Central and South American music awards broadcast on Univision. It honors the Song of the Year, New Solo act or group of the year, Established Group of the y...

January

Date Festival, Ntl. (US-CA): February 14-2...

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A celebration of Arabia and Arabic culture, the National Date Festival at the Riverside County Fairgrounds features Arabic themed music, ostrich races, camel rides, exhibits, shopping and of course, lots...

January

Fiesta de los Vaqueros and Tucson Rodeo (U...

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The first La Fiesta de los Vaqueros (Celebration of the Cowboys) was held in 1925. Today, the event has grown to a nine-day celebration centered on the Tucson Rodeo, one of the top 25 professional rodeos...

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Flamenco Festival, Jerez (ES): February 21...

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Since 1996, Jerez de la Frontera in Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain has held a two week festival highlighting traditional and contemporary Flamenco dancing. the entire city takes part with live theater, pubs, and...

January

Mardi Gras (US-LA): February 21-25

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Mardi Gras is a celebration that occurs during the five days leading up to Lent. Technically, it is just the Tuesday prior to Ash Wednesday. The range given covers the major festivities leading up to Len...

January

Carnaval (BR): February 22-25

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This is one for the Bucket List. Everyone in the world should experience Brazil’s Carnaval (Yes, it is spelled with an ‘a’, not an ‘I’), at least once in their lifetime. Carnaval is about living large and...

January

Carnival of Binche (BE): February 23-25

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Carnival of Binche falls on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday prior to Ash Wednesday in the city of Binche, Belgium. Hailed by UNESCO as a "Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity", dancing,...

January

Ukulele Day, World: February 2

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Created by the late ukulele teacher and musician Mike Lynch. Over 40 years of his life was spent devoted to teaching music, with his favorite instrument, the small four string guitar like instrument call...

January

The Day the Music Died (1959): February 3

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On February 3, 1959, Richie Valens age 17, Buddy Holly age 22 and JP Richardson age 24, three 1950s era Rock-n-Roll singers, died in a plane crash on their way to a performance. This night became known a...

January

Guitar, Get Out Your Guitar Day: February...

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Got the winter blues? Call some friends, light the fire and pull out your guitar for a little down home fun. Get Out Your Guitar Day is set aside at the height of winter to bring a little musical cheers t...

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My Way Day, Ntl.: February 17

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My Way Day is a day to reflect on the meaning of a song Frank Sinatra made popular called My Way. The song was recorded on December 30, 1968 and released on June 14, 1969. Though several decades old,...

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Retro Day, Ntl.: February 27

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It's a day to celebrate the great things from days gone bye. Retro Day was created in 2018 to help upcoming generations experience life before the Internet and smartphones. Yes, there really was a world b...

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NAACP Image Award: February 22

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In 1915 the NAACP organized a nationwide protest against the negative portrayals of African Americans in “Birth of A Nation”. The founding members of the association immediately understood the power and i...

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Drum Month, Intl.: November

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National Drum Month, sponsored by the Percussion Marketing Council, encourages people to become drummers and invest in percussion sets. During this month, events are held in music stores and special inc...

January

Saxophone Day (1814): November 6

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Saxophone Day honors the birthday of the inventor of the saxophone, Adolphe Sax, born in November 6, 1814. The sax is a classical woodwind instrument and is believed to have been created by its namesake...

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MTV Europe Music Awards: November 7 (est)

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CMA Country Music Awards, Nashville (US-TN...

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CMA Music Awards are the longest running country music awards on television. The ceremony first aired in 1968 and features top talent in the music genre of American country music. Actual date is not set...

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Latin Grammy Awards: November 18

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Latin Grammy Awards is an event usually held in November. Sponsored by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, this event highlights the works and achievements in the Latin music industry perfor...

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Bagpipes, Blow Bagpipes Day, Ntl.: Novembe...

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