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GA HR1563
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/24/2014
Primary Sponsor
Pedro Marin
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AI Summary
- Georgia House Resolution 1563, sponsored by Representative Marin of the 96th district, commends the musical group Apu Inka, a Georgia-based ensemble dedicated to preserving and spreading Peruvian and Latin American musical heritage
- Apu Inka performs Latin American folk music using traditional Andean instruments including the quena, zampoña, charango, and indigenous percussion, while also incorporating European and American musical influences
- The group has performed free of charge at multiple Georgia universities, including Emory University, Kennesaw State University, the University of Georgia, University of West Georgia, and University of North Georgia
- Apu Inka has provided services to organizations in the greater Atlanta area, including the Fernbank Museum, the Federal Reserve, the New Dawn Theatre, the Aurora Theatre, and various Georgia-based consular offices
- The group has performed nationally in cities such as Miami, Charlotte, Washington, D.C., and Birmingham, as well as internationally in Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Aruba, Curaçao, Germany, Italy, and Spain
Legislative Description
Apu Inka; commend
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
2/24/2014
Full Bill Text
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