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Anglican Diocese Kumasi and the USA
Embassy Ghana organise Choral music competition
Kumasi, July 9, GNA - The Anglican Diocese of Kumasi in
collaboration with the Public Affairs Section of the United
States of America (USA) Embassy in Ghana at the weekend
organised a choral music competition in Kumasi.
The competition attracted participants, including the Fisk
University Jubilee Singers from the USA, Saint Cyprian's
Anglican Church Choir, the Centre for National Culture
Choir, the Wesley Cathedral Church Choir and the Saint
Peter's Basilica Church Choir, all in Kumasi.
It formed part of activities to commemorate Ghana's 50 years
anniversary.
The participating choirs entertained the audience in a
three-hour choral music performance.
In remarks read for her, Miss Pamela Bridgewater, US
Ambassador to Ghana said the event was a continuation of the
Embassy's programmes to mark the country's golden jubilee.
She said the Fisk University had a long enduring and rich
history and that it will be celebrating its 135th
anniversary of its establishment this year.
Miss Bridgewater expressed hope that members of the singing
team will share their spiritual, cultural and educational
experiences with their Ghanaian counterparts to enhance the
affinity that existed between the two countries.
Mr Paul Kami, Musical Director of the Fisk University
Jubilee Singers congratulated Ghanaians for the celebration
of the occasion this year.
The singers have been performing music and concerts in many
countries to help raise funds to support the activities of
the university and charity.
GNA
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