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Lahore, July 14, 2007 – American pianist Mike del Ferro giving a jazz performance at the residence of Principal Officer of the U.S. Consulate. The visiting artist, sponsored by American Voices, is touring Pakistan this week on behalf of the U.S. Mission. American Voices is a Texas-based not-for-profit organization that promotes accessibility to and understanding of American music and culture.
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Lahore – American pianist Mike del Ferro entertained appreciative audiences in Lahore over the weekend with three jazz concerts arranged by the U.S. Consulate.
“It’s a pleasure to welcome Mike del Ferro to Lahore again, after a gap of two years. I hope you all will enjoy the concert by this highly sought-after pianist and composer,” stated Principal Officer of the U.S. Consulate Bryan Hunt while welcoming guests at his residence.
The visiting artist, sponsored by American Voices, is touring Pakistan this week on behalf of the U.S. Mission. American Voices is a Texas-based not-for-profit organization that promotes accessibility to and understanding of American music and culture.
“Mike’s reputation has led to worldwide performances, recordings and tours with top musicians. He has also recorded dozens of albums in many different genres from Dixieland to Salsa and has arranged music for Dutch animator and Oscar winner Borge Ring,” said Public Affairs Officer Kathleen Eagen while addressing students and their families at the Alhamra Cultural Center.
Mike del Ferro found playing for the audience in Lahore “an experience of a lifetime” and said he would “love to come back to the city.”
Since 1993, the musicians of American Voices have reached an audience of millions through concerts, workshops, master classes, festivals, radio and television broadcasts throughout Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.
The U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs Section has supported the tour in Pakistan which includes performances in Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi and Peshawar.
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