Carlos Eligio Garcia’s forte is multiform: the harp, bandola, llanera, mandolina, cuatro, charango, guitar, keyboard and percussion. Carlos Eligio Garcia, played with Adilia Castillo, with Joselo Diaz and with Hector Cabrera, famous singers in South Venezuela. Carlos represented Venezuela in Colombia at the Festival Ibague. He played for the Venezuela government in its Capitol building. Also, part of the Araucanos Ensemble, his high profile professional career extended in South America over 28 years. In 1996, 1997, and 1998, Carlos was invited to Utah from South America to play at Brigham Young University, Liberty Park and Living Traditions Cultural Festival (contracted by the State of Utah through Craig Miller). After seeing this beautiful State and its peoples, he relocated to West Valley City, Utah and was immediately highlighted in the Salt Lake Tribune with the Venezuela Cantando group. The Rose Warner Theater invites Carlos, through Jessica Salazar, to perform in their fine arts schedule (2000-2006). The Tabernacle, located at Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City, and the Conference Center with Luz de las Naciones (Light of the Nations), invites Carlos’ to play regularly. The Consulate of Mexico highlights Carlos’ music. The State of Utah Capitol promoted Carlos’ music with meetings of governors. The Libby Hall Babcock Theatre and Kingsbury Theatre, at the University of Utah, hosts Carlos’ performances as well. Carlos wrote “La Chiquita,” a musical score for the mandolina. In love with music, Carlos taught music in the Venezuela prison; and educated prisoners to become musicians for local festivals. Here in Utah, Carlos plays for not-for-profit organizations like Heart & Soul Foundation, Lutheran Social Service of Utah Inter-Faith & Community-Wide Ministries, galleries, festival events, private events, churches and schools for the good of the people.