Remo and Ian Anderson of the Jethro Tull group teamed
up well at a concert here in Dubai.
Remo's solo effort began with Undir Mojea Mama. He
introduced himself saying he was from Goa and then
while sipping water from a soda told the audience in
Konkani that it's wasn't feni.
He followed it up with a flute composition on a
folksong from north-east india, and then went into the
the familiar Ho Meri Munni, and the rock hit Bombay
City.
Supported ably by Sivamuni on the drums and another
drummer on the south indian drum and a bass guitarist,
Remo and Ian played some combined pieces on the flute.
Both complimented each other in song and and
instruments and both praised each other's skills. Remo
said it was a privilege to play in Ian's company and
it was a great moment to jam with the English group
that played ballards and old Victorian tunes.
Ian also drew laughter with his jokes, once saying if
Dubai decides to build England in the ocean that could
get f***ing Blair with it.
The Jebel Ali area has become famous for the offshore
man-made islands The Palm, and The World.
Unfortunately, could not attend the show at the Global
Village which featured Indian artistes, including the
Goan singer Hema Sardesai.
Wished the Goans here, or at least some Goan
entrepreneurs or organizations, had organized a show
feasturing both Remo and Hema.
Eugene Correia
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