The group is on a multi-country tour and looks forward to meeting the people of Uzbekistan, and sharing ideas and culture.

The Exchange consists of five male singers, each with his own distinct voice and style. This “a capella” group, which sings without instrumental accompaniment, fuses contrasting styles – rhythm & blues, rock, gospel, opera, and hip-hop. Its sound is always defined by the raw, soulful power of the human voice.

The band’s members are: Aaron Sperber, Alfredo Austin, Christopher Diaz, Jamal Moore, and Richard Steighner. The Exchange has travelled around the globe, from London to Hong Kong, Alaska to Dubai, Vegas to Singapore, and The Virgin Islands to Australia.

In Uzbekistan, the American vocal group will hold master classes at music colleges in Tashkent and Samarkand. They will also connect with young lovers of music at the National Library of Uzbekistan. On 8 April, the Exchange will perform at the Uzbek Conservatory together with jazz band leader and Uzbek star Mansur Tashmatov. On 9 April, they will give a concert at the Turkistan Palace in Tashkent.

The Exchange’s visit is organized within the framework of the International Jazz Festival in Uzbekistan, held under the auspices of UNESCO.

Tickets to the concerts are available through the U.S. Embassy and are offered to the public free of charge.