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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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American Jazz Pianist Mike Del Ferro Conducts Music Workshop At NAPA
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.” (complete text)
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