In 1982, Jack Lang and his staff at the Ministry of Culture in France dreamed up an idea for a new kind of musical holiday. They imagined a day when free music would be everywhere, all around each city: street corners, parks, rooftops, gardens, and storefronts.

Learn about Make Music Day, a worldwide day of music on June 21 that’s now spreading across the U.S. Discover more about its history, how it works, and how to get involved – including a special project this year for AMIBA members (and other like-minded independent retailers) called Music For Paper.