7 December, 2025, 10:06 pm Central - 23°C Rain

Award winning Dina Preston Band currently in Fiji

Award winning Dina Preston Band currently in Fiji

By Semi Turaga
01/07/2016
Dina Preston Band with the local artists at the US Embassy (Photo: US Embassy Facebook Page)

The award winning Dina Preston Band is currently in Fiji as part of American Independence Day anniversary celebrations by the US Embassy in Fiji. 

They were invited to perform throughout Fiji and Kiribati and the goal of their tour is to expose authentic American music genres such as country, rock, and blues in Fiji.

The band performed at official celebrations at the US Embassy in Tamavua yesterday.

Lead singer, Dr. Dina Preston‑Ortiz will also be lecturing and offering master classes at FNU Lautoka and also USP in global entrepreneurship, small business music management. 

Ortiz along with her band members will also be lecturing on American pop music business.

The award winning band has received many distinguish service awards for their work abroad, including The United Nations Protection Force Distinguished Service in support of Peace Keeping Operations.

FEATURE NEWS
Fiji 7s sets for crucial Cape Town 7s semi final against Argentina tonight
The Fiji Airways Men’s 7s team will take the field tonight in the second semi-final of the Cape Town 7s, facing Argentina in what is expected to be ...
5 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Fijiana 7s loses to Canada 33-14 in 5th place semi final
The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s side lost to Canada 33-14 in the 5th place semi-finals at the HSBC SVNS Cape Town 7s. They will now battle for seventh ...
2 hours ago

Hindi writing skills are declining as children shift to English at home and school - Hindi educators
Language learning in the present time is changing, with most children speaking English at home, studying in English at school, and communicating with ...
4 hours ago

'Fear will not silence us': Fiji’s media marks a new era at FAME awards
Never again will we let fear silence the industry that speaks for people. This message echoed throughout the room last night as Fiji’s media ...
4 hours ago

Satya Nand expresses gratitude to all listeners for continued support
Senior Content Director expressed his gratitude to all listeners for their continued support and love for the show as 5 to 6 Masala Mix scoops Best ...
5 hours ago

Kiran reveals high HIV risk among street children
Almost every child who lives on the street has HIV and AIDS.This has been confirmed by the Minister for Children, Sashi Kiran while speaking during ...
5 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Fiji Law Society Convention 2025
There is a constant struggle that we seem to have in Fiji with upholding and respecting the rule of law, and in my view, I think it starts at the ...
2 days ago

Tribunal case of suspended Commissioner of Corrections Dr Nakarawa
Tribunal proceedings for suspended Corrections Commissioner Dr Nakarawa are underway, focusing on allegations of misbehaviour during his tenure as ...
2 days ago

Inspire Pacific Founder Ben Morrison and Peer Mentor Tikiko Tavualevu on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Pastor Ben Morrison and Tikiko Tavualevu on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan as they discuss Inspire Pacific’s specialised ...
3 days ago

TOP