There is a need in the Goan soul, to connect with music. While
Goa gets a small slice of international acts, most tend to stick to the
‘bigger’ cities, leading to many a Goan travelling for a gig. While this would
appear to be a deterrent, the social media buzz indicates otherwise. February
is an interesting month for followers of goings-on in the music world. With the
world having become increasingly smaller due to the ease of travel, and with
the dissemination of information becoming increasingly easier thanks to social
media and the internet, everyone’s all abuzz with what the second month of 2016
holds in store. From Sting, Santana and Toto performing at the Dubai Jazz
Festival, to Joss Stone headlining Mumbai’s Mahindra Blues Festival, social
networking sites are abuzz with plenty of chatter, with many a Goan planning a
trip to watch their artiste of choice take the stage.
Those that are closely linked with the music industry, such
as musicians, producers and singer-songwriters, are naturally drawn to the
appeal of undertaking such a journey, as there is a natural gravitation towards
these events. “Goans, I believe, have a deep passion for music, and, I’d like
to think, adventure too. Add those two with a chance to experience world class
concerts, and I think we are ready to take it, even if it means we must travel. There’s
depth to our musicality via our culture, so as long as there’s good music,
there will be a Goan lurking around to sip from its cup,” believes
singer-songwriter Vince Costa.
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Another set of people that feel the calling to the front row
of the show, is those that have lived overseas, and as such gained a greater
level of exposure than those who haven’t, given the fact that the accessibility
to major live events is far greater. One such person is Daegal Godinho, the
founder of Carpe Diem in Majorda. Based in the Middle East for a while, Daegal
has watched many of the world’s foremost performers take the stage on more than
a few occasions. After that, he has travelled several times, all for the love
of live music. Sharing his experiences, he says, “It’s like a dream you’ve
had…to see your music idols perform live. Opportunity knocks once they say;
take it or leave it. I’d like to die knowing I watched my favourite artists
perform. I become part of their history!”
In keeping with what’s lurking on the musical horizon,
design specialist Clive Almeida has a trip of a more elaborate nature in mind.
With Joss Stone set to take the stage at Mahindra Blues Festival in Mumbai in
the second weekend of February, he will undertake part road trip and part commercial
journey, all for the sake of the show. “I plan on getting to Pune, before
meeting up with a few friends and then taking a drive down to Mumbai so that we
can watch Joss Stone perform live. It promises to be very interesting,” he
says.
So whatever be your fancy, short trip or long, and road trip
or air, it’s time to pack your bags, because the musicians are calling.
