[wanabidii] Press Releases: Acclaimed Pakistani Musicians Travel to New York

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Acclaimed Pakistani Musicians Travel to New York 04/16/2015 02:20 PM EDT Acclaimed Pakistani Musicians Travel to New York Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 16, 2015 On Friday, the musical group Sachal Studios of Lahore will arrive in New York as part of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program to meet with local organizations and university students, sharing insights on their role as jazz musicians in Pakistan. The U.S. Department of State has long recognized the role of music in diplomacy, with its emphasis on free expression, improvisation, and democratic and collaborative teamwork. Following their meetings in New York on Friday, the group will attend the Saturday Tribeca Film Festival premiere of “Song of Lahore,” a documentary film featuring the group and directed by Academy Award-winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Andy Schocken. Also in attendance will be Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchanges Mara Tekach. From the mid-1950s and continuing through the 1970s, many American jazz greats traveled the globe as music envoys under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of State. Today’s music diplomacy programs, including American Music Abroad, Center Stage, OneBeat, and Next Level, and the State Department’s other arts-based initiatives, serve to open dialogue with new audiences, encourage collaboration, create economic opportunities, and empower women and youth by providing positive and popular avenues for engagement. For further information about this International Visitor Leadership Program, please contact the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at eca-press@state.gov. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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