Overview
About the event
The origins of Blues music can be traced back to the southern United States sometime between the 1860s and the 1890s, around the time of the Emancipation Act of 1863.
This style of music developed through the juke joints where African Americans would spend time listening to music, dancing or singing after a long day of work. Since that time, Blues music has become a global art form that invites participation from people all over the world.
It seems that the inaugural International Blues Music Day (IBMD) took place in 2013 when it was established through some collaborative efforts to bring blues music forward in culture.
The mission for the day is to �??celebrate, promote and preserve�?� the offerings that blues music brings, including its traditions, its legacy and its future.
Each year, a different city gets an opportunity to become the official host city for IBMD. Past host cities have included New York City; Miami, Florida; San Antonio, Texas and many others.
As time has passed, the festivities for International Blues Music Day seem to grow in scope and size, now finding celebrations not only in the US, but also in places such as Croatia, Moscow, Italy and many other countries.
