[Goanet-News] Goa news for April 6, 2015
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Placement of CCTV camera outside trial room in Fabindia deliberate, say Goa ... - IBNLive ews/goa-cops-zero-in-on-man-who-changed-direction-of-cctv-camera-to-face-trial-room/article1-1334169.aspxGoa cops suspect Fabindia employee angled camera to face trial room, will ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNG98hbl06X4eGqTZE_QCm7OtejeQAclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778794439592ei=fcUhVaD9NJaM3QGu_YLYDAurl=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/placement-of-cctv-camera-outside-trial-room-in-fabindia-deliberate-say-goa-police-sources/538050-3-253.html *** Rohit Shetty's Dilwale Shoot Causes Commotion in Goa - NDTV overnemnt funded body which regulates film shoots in the state, said that no permission ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNFxAzYfcDxLvdk-zODuSs3XYZAcpwclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778792863566ei=fcUhVaD9NJaM3QGu_YLYDAurl=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/rohit-shettys-dilwale-shoot-causes-commotion-in-goa-752315 *** Oman Air launches flights to Goa - Times of Oman nfluenced Indian culture, miles of palm-fringed beaches and abundance of hotels and resorts have, for many years, made it one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. Located on the east coast of India and overlooking the ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNFQ95RhKBy4bRD4oKVKKcdM68AAygclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778796049587ei=fcUhVaD9NJaM3QGu_YLYDAurl=http://www.timesofoman.com/News/49857/Article-Oman-Air-launches-flights-to-Goa *** Gauri Khan to attend Sachiin Joshi's party in Goa - Times of India roducer-actor Sachiin Joshi is throwing a party at his newest business venture Planet Hollywood Beach Resort, Goa, then eat your heart out in envy. The day-long extravaganza will showcase the hip and ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNHmFHCWQGK5rlUSLaYgXS_1mk6_kQclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331ei=fcUhVaD9NJaM3QGu_YLYDAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Gauri-Khan-to-attend-Sachiin-Joshis-party-in-Goa/articleshow/46804778.cms *** Goa Fallout: Women worried, malls commit to safety - The Indian Express twqdGgK7Mauthuser=0ned=us http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNHIocW0VBm9sMx7PuCqOdW2vHXtDQclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331ei=fcUhVaD9NJaM3QGu_YLYDAurl=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/goa-fallout-women-worried-malls-commit-to-safety/ *** Peeping Tom in Goa prompts enhanced security in malls - Channel News Asia yed customer complained about a small camera she had spotted in the ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNG8TcJq4RmkqqKyQNIj6pVJqQwWrwclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331ei=fcUhVaD9NJaM3QGu_YLYDAurl=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/peeping-tom-in-goa/1767170.html *** Goa has an impressive seafaring heritage, says Guv - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: Governor of Goa Mridula Sinha has said that Goa has been a maritime state for centuries, having an impressive seafaring heritage. and that it has fine natural harbours, ports and excellent network of inland waterways. The Mormugao port is one ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNFm4GABo6SviwN954L6hGufPM8rMQclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778795580201ei=fcUhVaD9NJaM3QGu_YLYDAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-has-an-impressive-seafaring-heritage-says-Guv/articleshow/46817586.cms *** For Goa's only Goan chief secy, age is just a number - Times of India mes of IndiaThere was a time when Goa had a team of only four ministers (including the chief minister) and five secretaries (including the chief secretary) and yet, managed all of its affairs with an amazing ease and efficiency. Jose Conceicao Almeida says he was ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNFTsmFT20tbXTfjyV9XuIEnpd9qRwclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331ei=fcUhVaD9NJaM3QGu_YLYDAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/For-Goas-only-Goan-chief-secy-age-is-just-a-number/articleshow/46808036.cms *** 'O Maria' wins 16 awards at Goa film festival for 2010-11 - Times of India 1. Marathi feature film, A Rainy Day secured 14 awards at the 5th, 6th and 7th state film festival to come a close second in overall ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNEzGL36zfKRXN-OtySmJU0CHJcD4Aclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778796296539ei=fcUhVaD9NJaM3QGu_YLYDAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/O-Maria-wins-16-awards-at-Goa-film-festival-for-2010-11/articleshow/46817605.cms *** Goa marks Odisha Statehood Day - Times of India mes of IndiaMARGAO: For the people of Odisha who have made Goa their home, Sunday was a day to remember the contributions and sacrifices made by the people of their native state which resulted in Odisha attaining
[Goanet-News] Saints and Sinners, Live in Curtorim (Fernando Monte da Silva, Herald)
Saints and Sinners, Live in Curtorim Fernando Monte da Silva Slug: C-Tunes Artiste: Vince Costa Herald At times, writing reviews can be the easiest thing in the world. With the internet at our disposal and plenty of forums on which one can air their views, everybody is a critic. But what happens when instead of reviewing it as merely music, you allow it to become a part of your very fibre? Do you merely review it as the end product of an artiste, or does it become, well, 'more'? This is the very conundrum I am faced with when it comes to dealing with Vince Costa's debut album, 'Saint Sinner'. I was first introduced to this album by Costa himself, and my views on it, I have since not voiced. A quiet listen to it at his Curtorim-based recording studio (aptly titled Serendipity) left me with a sense of pride, primarily because I felt that this was an album which could have been produced straight out of Nashville; it just has that folksy (but not chintzy) vibe to it, that immediately makes you think of Mayberry, sitting on the front porch, sipping ice cold Cherry Coke. This led to me badgering him for a (then unreleased) copy, as I felt that the album would make a great travelling companion on my upcoming travels, and it did not disappoint. Kicking off the stack is 'Think Now', a song I instantaneously fell in love with. With a bold brass section punching its way through the silence that precedes it, the song builds into a vibe that is relaxed, yet it effortlessly retains one’s attention through lyrics that are provocative in thought. Seeds when watered don’t just grow. Sun must melt the hardened snow. Everything has its rightful place are lines that make you realise that it's never really too late to stop, pause and wend your way in a direction of your own choosing. Followed closely by the second track on the album, 'December', it is almost as though the following track picks up where its predecessor leaves off. However, 'December' is more introspective and nostalgic, while delving into the area of one's personal choices and not knowing what direction one should head in. Thus, while 'Think Now' is generic and provokes a larger number of people, 'December' is more personal and intimate. A common feature on the album is the appearance of names that almost address a certain kind of familiarity. There is the tale of Imelda, a woman on the brink of taking her own life, until Costa's furtive plea to Leave a light on sets in. In similar vein, Costa addresses a child named Emily, who is vulnerable and in need of protection, a situation that he immediately steps in to mend lyrically. 'Paper and Pen' moves on to touch on similar issues, amalgamating various worst case life scenarios that weigh heavily on us, with hope being the only thing that keeps us going. A common trend that is noticed across genres is that even artistes that aren’t based in America use locations in America as a reference. In similar vein, Costa has a track titled ‘Alaska’ on the track list. Yet, it is about so much more than geography. The song uses Alaska as a means of addressing escape. Alaska seems far enough to go to for someone who’s leading a tunnelled life in an urban setting. While the main character may want out, it doesn’t serve as a viable option, and thus he lets his mind wander to Alaska, which, for reasons unknown, brings him peace. This brings me to my favourite song on the album, 'Captain of your Heart'. The song is nothing short of a ballad to a loved one, which moves in an out of several genres; be they country, folk or reggae. What is remarkable is the attention to detail on instrumentation. Every bit from the brass section to the string section has been organically sourced, with varying contributions from members of the local musical fraternity. I think it's safe to coin Vince Costa as the warrior for the cause of local music, his weapon a handcrafted axe (aren't we fortunate that guitars are referred to as that) made in America, the very place who's music following he aims to conquer. ###
[Goanet-News] Music and healing (Claron Mazarello)
Music and healing Claron Mazarello goa...@hotmail.com Traditional music has been used to heal people; like for instance, a therapeutic ritual called Tarantism last spotted in Salento, south west Italy around the sixties. It is based on the principle of bio energy, where bodily stress creates a psycho-physical imbalance which is then harmonized by a specific type of music with a consistent frenzied rhythm. The rhythm of Salento is also called Pizzica, which was this rhythmic music played by live musicians and the dance that follows these rhythms thus allowing a natural healing to take place, mentions Salento born Andrea Presa from the tribal psychedelic world fusion live band called Transalento. Salento, a big area in the Puglia region that recorded the last of these therapeutic rituals that also happened in other parts of the world, holds the origins for Transalento. When in London at the age of 20, I fell in love with the dijeridoo, a story of Presa's passion unfolds, that ultimately had him travel to Australia in 1998 to learn more about this aboriginal instrument and its allied culture. Transalento have just released their 5th music album in Goa this March 7th titled, Kali Mirch, as in black chili. A new age styled band, that has one founder and leader with many musicians as part of this band, but who gig as per proximity convenience, just like music groups like Goatika, right now they are a trio. Kavita Soni from Mumbai is on vocals and also dances Hindustani classical moves to Transalento grooves and then there's fusion guitar magic by our very own Elvis Lobo. While the first album Bunda in 2005 and the next called Natural Trance in 2007, were predominantly acoustic sounds, albums post these had effects processors and electronic gadgets on board. Andreas plays the dij (short form for Dijeridoo) and the facebase, which is the electronic version of this very aboriginal instrument. While in Salento, I played traditional music for many years, with Transalento. Then on I had many musicians of different styles performing in big and small festivals around Italy and India. Eventually, I started to get involved in social rights and then began to write lyrics of protest, love, devotion, and to preserve human and land rights. Slowly I also learnt how to create with lap top and fx machines and began to like the mix of real instruments with electronic. Music then started to get different colors. So Transalento, in its form today is a world-fusion musical journey mixing the Indian spiritual chants and original compositions with Dub, funk, hip hop, contemporary dance music, the ancient voice of didjeridoo, Mediterranean songs and fusion guitar magic. The band somehow never fails to inspire dance, ‘in a ritualistic atmosphere of liberation,' as its online description suggests, apart from a firsthand experience. Andreas returned from learning about didjeridoos and aboriginal culture, living with aboriginal communities and tribes, making didjeridoos, listening to the stories of the elders, listening to nature, imitating the sound of animals, learning new chants and other such indulgences, in 2002, when Transalento got born. Transalento's specialty is to put together different styles and musical languages, and enhancing the power of groove with ethnic melodies. The music gets inspired from all sorts of tribal minority around the world who try to keep their identity as people of the land not contributing to global destruction in any way. Somehow the tribes are always in danger, wherever they exist. But they too have all rights like all of us.' Andreas first came to India in 2004. But I was in Goa only for 2 weeks. His desire to fuse traditional harmonies of India and Salento brought up a collaboration called INDO PIZZICA with Bengali Singer Sonali Chakraborty a few years later. I am now looking forward to research musical roots of tribals from Goa, before indulging in a fusion here as well, he claims, as he's been around in Goa and playing gigs ever since 2007. It is thus safe to say that musicians from Salento and India collaborate in the new album Kali Mirch, with Kavita Soni and Elvis Lobo joining Transalento in 2013. And they have been doing music festivals the world over, ever since. Incidentally, the pretext of tarantism, to keep the condition of the one undergoing healing discreet, is that the sufferer is bitten by the tarantula which is a poisonous spider and that's why the dance that follows. The slant for Transalento's music is one that delves in shamanic healing through music. Tarantism uses scientifically sound concepts of meditation and music therapy. And while Tarantism is extinct, in more recent times, this concept has been re-adapted by newer philosophies like that of Osho's dynamic yoga exercises also used for
