Goa Rocks - Konkani music in a jazz rock format
Date : Thursday, 3rd Dedember 2009
Time 6.30 pm to 11 pm
Location : Goa Velha Church Grounds
Time 6.30 pm to 11 pm
Location : Goa Velha Church Grounds
Goa has always been know as Rome of the East. However, there is so much to Goa, and its been a wonder that no other world city has called itself the Goa of the west, and it is time to change that!
With so much happening for, and in Goa, it is one of the most exciting places in the world today and it is a fact that Goa has found its rightful place in the Sun. So, is it not to time shout from the rooftop about Goa’s pedigree?
Our last year’s Jazz for Peace show was a stunning success, and the icon who made it happen was Saskia Laroo, the magical trumpeter from Netherlands who will be with us this December. Saskia will fuse Konkani music in a jazz rock format and her band will perform popular Konkani music in thus creating an international fusion that will excite the grassroots.
Besides, Konkani music is going to be honored by the virtuoso violin player, violin chakaravarthy gold medal winner S. Harikumar from Kerala who will perform with Sonia Shirsat as well as Saskia Laroo Band. Harikumar is one if the most exciting violinist in the country today.
Additionally, India’s top lead guitarist and composer Amit Heri will also participate in honoring the language that we hold so dear to our hearts. All in all it is a show of grand proportion considering that musicians from all over the world will perform in salute to our mother tongue.
The church of Goa Velha led by parish priest Fr. Raul Colaco he is all excited about this grand event which will also commemorate 140 years of the church. Elaborate arrangements are being done to light up the church in grand style in true heritage jazz and Armando Gonsalves style.
To make things even more exciting, we have spoken to leading Goan local bands who will perform local Konkani music in their own style thus bringing about a further fusion of bringing international as well as local musicians under one programme.
These include
1. The stunning diva Sonia Shirsat along with her five piece ensemble
2. Sigmund de Souza along with Carlos Gonsalves on percussion, Rocky Lazarus on bass and others
The venue for the Goa Velha show is near the majestic church St. Andrews - typical of Goa, full of charm, coziness and camaraderie. After all, what are we working towards? This event is about the heartbeat of Goa, the music that unites the exciting people of Goa.
Click here for the event page
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=184249777454
organised by Armando Gonsalves
http://www.heritagejazz.com/
See you all at Goa Velha on 3rd December, 2009 @ 6 pm
Regards
Rohan
www.exoticgoa.co.in
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