Hi all London Nachom-la-Kumpasar (Dance to the Rhythm) (Sold Out)
Rose and myself were in this digital age lucky to purchase tickets in advance for the screening at Cineworld Haymarket (SOLD OUT) show on Saturday 18 July. After the showing of the film the first thing that crossed my mind is that finally, like Phoenix rising from the ashes, we actually witnessed something of “real” quality in production, direction, acting and above all musical talent. This was a film which extended a brave conductor’s hand and snatched back our unique musical heritage, which is rightfully ours, previously in the melting pot of Indian music. We hope the worldwide Goan community will be given the opportunity to enjoy and be proud of this splendid film. It is a superb testament to Goan producer Bardroy Baretto from South Goa who skillfully arranged the production to make the audience feel they were part of the set leading to exemplary behaviour, pin drop silence, no time for cous cous gossip or even crunch a popcorn lest one missed a single precious moment. Importantly, this tribute to Goa music and Goan musicians is a jump start that shows to the world that no longer will our talents be suppressed but bring enjoyment to all. The U-tube visits on the trailer of the film today stand at 51,756. Link for trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrQY-GVS5vE Another opportunity to see the 156 minute no advertisement Nachom-la-Kumpasar film tribute to Goan Music and musicians is in Berlin Germany on Sat 25 July, Patricia Ann Alvares of café@heraldo informs of the screening at the Mother India Wassermusik 2015 festival. This is a double honour for Goa State as an ensemble of six Goan musicians led by Schubert Cotta has been invited to perform at the prestigious Haus der Kuluren der welt . This inclusion of Goan Konkani Music at the festival for the very first time is playing under “Konkani Goan All Stars”. Organisers of World Goa Day events around the world will strive to at least gift our music and language to the next generation for one day in 365 days of the year. Use tweezers and prise our youth from all of pond life and help them develop their potential talents. Make 2015 the start of a proud era for our Niz Goenkars everywhere. Melvyn Fernandes Thornton Heath, Surrey, United Kingdom 20 July 2015
