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http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brass instrument workshop 2010 Goa :: Photoset online http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/sets/72157623700479249/ Andrew Norman goes solo Andrew Norman of the Isle of Wight, UK, shared his skills during a visit to Goa. A virtuoso brass player, he has been teaching and performing for more than 35 years, at the highest standards. He conducts a full Brass Concert Band at the Isle of Wight. He composes and arranges music for brass and other ensembles. He is also an experienced jazz musician working on the swing style. An example of Andrew going solo. Kala Academy, Goa April 10, 2010. Courtesy: Guitar Guild Goa. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXXiX6eq1GM At a practice session.... Andrew Norman, from the Isle of Wight, England, demonstrated various playing styles on brass instruments; and will talk briefly on topics related to technique and musicality with a focus on brass. Other players of brass instruments brought along the same and joined an impromptu performance there. There was a group playing session where the individual parts were provided by the organizers, the Guitar Guild Goa. This workshop was organized by Kala Academy and GGG (Guitar Guild Goa). This is part of a continued effort by both the institutions to revive the brass instrument tradition in Goa. More details from Rui Lobo, 9921372036, at Garden Central Studio, above Baba Travels, Panjim Evita Pereira e Silva... showing her art and outlining plans from Colva Evita is a Goan artist, who served in different parts overseas, before returning home. She talks of her plans and work at Colva, where she runs the Hobby Centre (together with an outlet for art and craft classes and materials). She can be contacted at 9 Sapna Residency, Colva-Margao Road, M 988 1696 445 or 992 205 7365 Email egvitasi...@yahoo.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCaPM8VBBNc A journalist speaks... Bharati Pawaskar Journalist Bharati Pawaskar talks of her varied experience in Hindi, Marathi, Konkani and English journalism, both in Bombay and Goa. She talks about her recent book, and what makes her tick while working for long years in this field. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_doD41OzTI Frederick Noronha +91-9822122436 or +91-832-2409490 If you would live long, open your heart. -- Bulgarian proverb.