Having just returned from the 'cultural city' of Prague, pakdokter's cravings for music and theatre was revived. A postal flyer from the MPO ( Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra) brought pakdokter and partner to this show last night at the Petronas KLCC Auditorium which saw a 'full-house' crowd. We were lucky to have got the last two tickets!
Pakdokter had not the least idea at all about this group - expecting to see a classical flamenco dance and music from a troupe originating from Granada or Sevilla in Spain. It turned out that it was a group domiciled in the USA but playing a fusion of 'jazz-world music' compositions. And what a show it was! The 7-piece ensemble was led by Tarik Banzi who played the oud, with other accompanying musicians on the violin, flamenco guitar, saxophone, trumpet, bazz and drums. The hoarse strong voice of the female vocalist completed this award-winning group.
The music was haunting and mesmerising, and the accompanying dancer interpreted the tunes so beautifully in a form that was 'jazz-ballet' tempered with classical flamenco movements.
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