Programs and Events
U.S. Embassy Presents Rhythm Road - American Music Abroad
The Embassy of the United States of America in Belmopan hosted the Hoppin' John String Band in Belize from April 23 to 29, as part of the Central American tour of Rhythm Road - American Music Abroad.
The Hoppin' John String Band is a country-bluegrass group which, in addition to playing American folk music in the U.S., travels internationally hosting workshops on the history and tradition of folk music.
The band members are Alicia Jo Rabins, Sarah Alden, Sean Condron, and Taylor Bergren-Chrisman.
While in Belize, the Hoppin' John String Band appeared on local television and radio shows and performed concerts at schools and communities in Belize City, Belmopan, Spanish Lookout, Dangriga and Punta Gorda.
The band was also featured at the Belize Audubon Society's Earth Day Activities at Guanacaste National Park on April 25.
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