‘It’s giving me carnival vibes’: how Fête de la Musique became a must-visit event for the Black diaspora‘It’s giving me carnival vibes’: how Fête de la Musique became a must-visit event for the Black diaspora‘It’s giving me carnival vibes’: how Fête de la Musique became a must-visit event for the Black diaspora

Summary

• Fête de la Musique began in 1982.
• It has become a key event for the Black diaspora in Paris.
• Attendees enjoy a variety of music genres including amapiano and zouk.
• Concerns about commercialization and size of the event are growing.

Key Facts

Fact	Value
Year Established	1982
Location	Paris
Target Audience	Black Britons
Music Genres	Amapiano, Zouk

Updates

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Sources

• Guardian Culture: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jun/24/fete-de-la-musique-paris-music-black-diaspora