Hairetdinov Daulet, a student from School #52, performs “Beautiful Lie” by 30 Seconds to Mars for a crowd of people at the Seitek Youth Center in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Jan. 31, 2012. Daulet competed with other students at his school before being chosen to compete in the American song contest. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lynsie Nichols)

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Kazakov Bekten, a student from School #68, performs “How Long” by Lionel Richie at the Seitek Youth Center in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Jan. 31, 2012. Children from area schools competed in an American song contest performing songs by artists like Selena Gomez, Britney Spears and Michael Jackson. The contest was a celebration of 20 years of friendship between the U.S. and Kyrgyz Republic. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lynsie Nichols)

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Kazybek kyzy Aigirim, a student from School #67, performs “Music and Me” by Michael Jackson for a crowd of people at the Seitek Youth Center in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Jan. 31, 2012. The U.S. Embassy sponsored an American song contest for local schools in Bishkek to celebrate 20 years of friendship between the U.S. and Kyrgyzstan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lynsie Nichols)

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The crowd applauds Tech. Sgt. Kim Lively’s performance at the Seitek Youth Center in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Jan. 31, 2012. Lively is a vocalist for U.S. Air Forces Central Band Afterburner. The members of Afterburner are deployed from Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., and are visiting Kyrgyzstan on a nine-day tour. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lynsie Nichols)

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Judges watch a musical performance at the Seitek Youth Center in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Jan. 31, 2012. Children from schools in the surrounding area competed in an American song contest, performing music by singers such as Selena Gomez, Britney Spears and Michael Jackson. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lynsie Nichols)

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Kanykei, a local pop-rock sensation in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, performs “Whenever, Wherever” by Shakira for a crowd of people at the Seitek Youth Center Jan. 31, 2012. Kanykei was a special guest during an American song contest sponsored by the U.S. Embassy to celebrate 20 years of friendship between the U.S. and Kyrgyz Republic. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lynsie Nichols)

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A duet from School #61 performs “It Will Rain” by Bruno Mars at the Seitek Youth Center in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Jan. 31, 2012. Children from area schools competed in a song contest performing songs by popular American singers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lynsie Nichols)

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Eight teens from School #12 perform “The Lazy Song” by Bruno Mars for a crowd of people at the Seitek Youth Center in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Jan. 31, 2012. Children from area schools competed in an American song contest sponsored by the U.S. Embassy to celebrate the 20-year friendship between the U.S. and Kyrgyz Republic. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lynsie Nichols)

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A quartet from School Taalim performs “‘Till the World Ends” by Britney Spears for a crowd of people at the Seitek Youth Center in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Jan. 31, 2012. Children from area schools competed for first place during an American song contest sponsored by the U.S. Embassy to celebrate 20 years of friendship between the United States and Kyrgyz Republic. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lynsie Nichols)

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The crowd cheers for contestants during an American song contest at the Seitek Youth Center in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Jan. 31, 2012. Children from schools in the surrounding area competed in the contest, which was sponsored by the U.S. Embassy. The event was a celebration honoring the 20-year friendship between the U.S. and Kyrgyz Republic. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. David Salanitri)

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Staff Sgt. William Harris (left), Afterburner trombone player, and Airman 1st Class Adam Porter (right), Afterburner tuba player, harmonize during a song for a crowd of people at the Seitek Youth Center in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Jan. 31, 2012. The band is a group of U.S. Air Force members deployed from Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. David Salanitri)

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Staff Sgt. Michael Correa, Afterburner drummer, plays during a gig at the Seitek Youth Center in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Jan. 31, 2012. The band, a group of U.S. Air Force members from Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., had the unique opportunity to perform for Kyrgyz citizens at an American song contest. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. David Salanitri)

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Tech. Sgt. Kimberly Lively, Afterburner vocalist, sings for a crowd of people at the Seitek Youth Center in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Jan. 31, 2012. The band was the special finale for an American song contest sponsored by the U.S. Embassy. The band, a group of U.S. Air Force members from Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., had the unique opportunity to perform for Kyrgyz citizens at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. David Salanitri)

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Kyrgyz students sing American songs in celebration of 20 year friendship

Crowds cheer for contestants during an American song contest at the Seitek Youth Center in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Jan. 31, 2012. Children competed at their respective schools before moving up to the regional level. The American song contest was a celebration sponsored by the U.S. Embassy honoring the 20-year friendship between the U.S. and Kyrgyz Repbulic. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. David Salanitri)

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Master Sgt. Gary Noel, Afterburner guitarist, enjoys performances during an American song contest at the Seitek Youth Center in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Jan. 31, 2012. The members of Afterburner are deployed from Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., and are visiting Kyrgyzstan for a nine-day tour. The American song contest was a celebration sponsored by the U.S. Embassy honoring the 20-year friendship between the U.S. and Kyrgyz Republic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri)

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Tech. Sgt. Jeff Saunders, Afterburner sound technician, demonstrates various types of technology the band uses during their performances. Afterburner is composed of U.S. Air Force members deployed from Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass. The band is visiting Kyrgyzstan for a nine-day tour. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. David Salanitri)

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Kyrgyz students sing American songs in celebration of 20 year friendship

A pin with American and Kyrgyz Republic flags symbolizes 20 years of friendship between the two countries. An American song contest was sponsored by the U.S. Embassy at the Seitek Youth Center in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Jan. 31, 2012. The contest was a celebration honoring the friendship between the two countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri)

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Kyrgyz students sing American songs in celebration of 20-year friendship

Published Feb. 2, 2012

Kyrgyz students sing American songs in celebration of 20 year friendship

Kyrgyz students sing American songs in celebration of 20 year friendship