23. 04. 2025

CELEBRATING UNESCO INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY 2025 CROSS SLOVENIA

Imago Sloveniae once again joins the celebration of the International Jazz Day in Slovenia. A varied concert programme prepared for this occasion will take place in Ljubljana and several other places this year under the patronage of the Slovenian National Commission for UNESCO.

At the UNESCO General Assembly in 2011, following the initiative of legendary jazz composer Herbie Hancock, April 30 was declared International Jazz Day, and in 2012, it was added to the United Nations’ calendar and is now celebrated in more than 190 countries. Although UNESCO designated April 30 as International Jazz Day, in our country, the celebration grows stronger each year, with jazz concerts occurring from April 23 to May 7 across Slovenia.

International Jazz Day is not only important for promoting jazz music but also for the ideas upon which this musical genre is founded. UNESCO recognizes jazz as a means of freedom of expression and dialogue among cultures, a synonym for respect for human rights and the dignity of both women and men, regardless of their origin.

This year, we are happy to report that we are cooperating with a host of partners and supporters: Slovenska nacionalna komisija UNESCO, Turizem Ljubljana, Kulturni center Semič, Zavod za turizem, kulturo šport in mladino Metlika, Jazz Ravne, Nana bistro, Jazz Hram Postojna, Ferdinand, Vida, El Patrón, Pizzeria Piccola, Jazz klub 300, Slamič, Caffe Galeria Piran, Boem bar.