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American band calls on Culture Minister
As part of its continuing cultural engagement that has brought jazz musicians, dance groups, a classical pianist and a flautist to Guyana over the last three years, the Embassy of the United States of America, in introducing Music of America, has brought another contingent– this time Filligar.
Minister of Culture Dr Frank Anthony meeting with US Ambassador Brent Hardt and members of the visiting rock band, Filligar.
Filligar is a rock band of four talented and accomplished musicians, and has been described as one of the best young groups in America.
According to the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, they were selected by the U.S. Department of State to be cultural ambassadors representing the American people and their cultural values. The band’s latest record, ‘Hexagon’, was named ‘Best New Music’ by American Songwriter Magazine while their previous release, ‘The Nerve’, was nominated ‘Best Rock Album’ at the 2012 Independent Music Awards.
Fillagar has had the opportunity to share the stage with acclaimed American artists such as Counting Crows, The Black Keys and My Morning Jacket.
Yesterday, the band members along with US Ambassador D. Brent Hardt introduced the group to Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony at his Main Street Office.
While in Guyana, the group will be performing at the Rupununi Music and Arts Festival and engage in a range of musical exchanges and activities in Georgetown.
These include workshops with the National School of Music, educators and a public concert at the National Cultural Centre on February 18.
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