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

The festival, started in 1982, attracts Black Britons to Paris, celebrating diverse music genres while facing challenges of commercialization.

Editorial Staff1 min read
‘It’s giving me carnival vibes’: how Fête de la Musique became a must-visit event for the Black diaspora

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.