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Karachi, July 16, 2007 - American jazz pianist Mike del Ferro sharing his experiences at a Music Workshop with students of the National Academy of Performing Arts in Karachi. Sponsored by American Voices Jazz and supported by the U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs section, Mike del Ferro will also be performing in Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar.
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Karachi – American pianist Mike Del Ferro conducted an intensive two-hour music workshop on Monday at National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) arranged by the Public Affairs section, U.S. Consulate, Karachi.
“It’s a pleasure to welcome Mike Del Ferro to Karachi. I hope you all will enjoy the workshop by this highly sought-after pianist and composer,” stated Public Affairs Officer of the U.S. Consulate Karachi Karen Heimsoth while welcoming guests at NAPA.
Mike Del Ferro found playing for the students at NAPA “an enthralling experience” and said he would “love to come back to this fine academy.” He said that NAPA “is doing a fantastic job keeping the music alive.”
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.
Nafees Ahmed, Head of Music at NAPA and noted sitar artist, welcomed the American pianist. Nafees Ahmed and Mike del Ferro fused traditional Pakistani classical music with jazz during the workshop. Also present on the occasion were famous Pakistani artists including Zia Mohiuddin, Chairman NAPA Talat Hussain, Ustad Salamat Ali Khan, and Arshad Mehmud.
Mike del Ferro also did a live performance with Aaroh on Monday, a well-known Pakistani band. Aaroh is known for their fusion of western rock music and eastern style of vocals.
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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