Goa Chitra’s Jazz and Visual Show Enthralls a Packed Audience
Victor Hugo Gomes with his proud history of bringing great music to
Goans treated jazz lovers to a delightful evening of music, mind blowing
video arts and delicious dinner with a programme aptly titled “Come to
Your Senses” at his museum, Goa Chitra in Benaulim. This show forms part
of Goa Chitra’s ongoing series to showcase Goa’s brilliant artistes and
raise funds for the museum.
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The highly talented Goa Jazz Junction with vocalist Yvonne Gonsalves,
pianist Darryl Rodrigues, bass player Collin D’ Cruz, and drummer Lester
Godinho complemented the German saxophonist Bernard Schmidt to present
Goa’s jazz lovers with some well known and much loved favorites as well
as some great Bossa including “The Girl from Ipanema” which Goans have
adopted as their own. Yvonne captured the spirit of the songs but
infused them with something of her own. Her daughter Sharon enchanted
the audience with an impromptu performance and her smoky vocals.
Collin’s exquisite guitar work, combined with the smooth, hot jazz of
Bernard and the intricate piano work of Darryl helped to make this night
in palm studded Benaulim, a magical one.
South Goa’s doctor-troubadour Dr. Francisco Colaco was at his best when
he showcased his Bossa Nova talent with Antonio Carlos Jobim’s “Agua de
Beber”.
Viktor Hugo Furiani, a visual arts jockey from France enhanced the
ambiance of the star lit evening with spectacular visuals projected on a
large screen that served as a background for Jazz Function and its cool
rhythms.
Another pre-dinner treat included a global fusion dance performance by
the French dancer Marion Urban who perfected blended various global
dance forms with yogic asanas and aided by Viktor Hugo’s funky
background visuals gave a fluid, energetic show full of creative
floorwork, strength and flexibility.
Goans showed their love of music and support for Goa Chitra’s quest to
preserve the rich heritage of this much loved state by their
enthusiastic support of the membership drive that was launched earlier
in the month by the Governor of Goa, His Excellency, Dr. S. S. Siddhu.
The night ended with Goa Jazz Junction toasting Victor and Aldina Gomes
and Goa Chitra, the repository of Goa’s heritage with the well known
song by Ernestine Anderson “What a Difference a Day Makes” to a backdrop
of gorgeous visuals of Goa’s spectacular scenery and its beautiful
people which convinced the audience that there is no place like Goa! You
could make a difference too by being a member and enjoying spectacular
shows like this one!
Goanet A-C-E!
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