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The music was pure samba with ancient Brazilian tribal beats carried straight from the rural villages of Brazil , incorporated into the music of the evening. The audience had come ready to hear the usual sensuous Brazilian samba but they were astounded by the soulful throbbing beat of the ancient tribal music of Brazil . Samba icon of Goa Carlos Monteiro celebrated his birthday by performing with the band much to the delight of the Goan crowd and to the band who loved his music.
Mandu Sarara means the “Blond Portuguese Men” in Toopee Guarani, a tribal language of Brazil . Lucas Vargas was amazing playing the keyboards with his left hand and the escoleta, a portable wind keyboard with his right hand. Mario Galotto sat on a stool with his feet pressing pedals that kicked brushes against small drum surfaces while his left hand rocked a tambourine and his right hand thrummed the skin in short bursts. Rodrigo Braganza played wonderfully on his acoustic guitar and on the electric guitar. Beto Sporleder made beautiful music on his transverse flutes and soprano saxophone.
Our own music great Remo Fernandes joined in, in an impromptu jam up with Mandu Sarara,much to the delight of the band as well as the 400 strong audience that had packed the venue
Luccas Vargas performing on one of the various unusual instruments that he is so good at.
A view of Mandu Sarara in action
Leader of the band, Beto Sporleder on the flute
Anjali Alavares hopped on the stage to perform with band that not only performed brilliantly but also won the hearts of the people.
Members of Mandu Sarara with Armando Gonsalves & his mother Aduzinda,at Gonsalves Mansion just before leaving for Brazil. The band stayed as personal guests of the Gonsalves family.
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