2nd of November, 2009

Goa Jazz

Posted by Doug in Travel at 9:44 am

Goa is a splendid place to go to get away from it all.  There are marvelous beaches here, with some of the most beautiful water in the world.  It is a place of great enchantment, and lots of mystery, and it speaks to travelers from all over the world.  It was a mecca for soul-searching young people a few decades ago, and this left its mark in the music, which has a fascinating history.  Goa trance is like a lot of things in Goa, taking in other influences and adding its own twist, so that what’s created resembles the pieces but is an entirely different whole.  There is something that is entirely baffling, yet at the same time enormously splendid about Goa.  Luxury is not only possible here, it’s one of the main products.

With a tradition of hospitality that coastal towns often have, Goa has a spectacular habit for treating its guests very well.  You’ll feel welcome here, and the helpful and informative staff can guide you toward the kinds of attractions and recreation you crave.  The beaches are always lovely, and there are also spectacular nature preserves, showing the area as the incredible biodiversity spot that it is.  There is, of course, a spectacular music scene here, and the techno-electro phenomenon is well-known, as Goa has some of the most splendid parties in the known universe.  There are many other forms of music here as well, and if you’re looking for some great local jazz, check out the stylings of Colin D’Cruz.

He’s been playing for over ten years, and is one of the most collaborative musicians around, having worked with artists from all over the world.  He also has a fairly impressive repertoire of musical styles, and his trademark is jazz.  His main instrument is the bass guitar, and he can set down the backbone for the musical improvisations that follow.  D’Cruz has also been sinking his teeth into DJ’ing, and is starting to gain a reputation for another style of contemporary music that’s deeply influenced by all that the past can teach us.

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