Strings come alive in Bengaluru this weekend
The Hindu
Intense and guitar-heavy, this weekend’s lineup of musical offerings aims to please a niche audience in Bengaluru
August 9 and 10, 9:30 pm onwards
Windmills, Whitefield
Tickets: ₹3,000 (seating), ₹1,500 (standing) via BookMyShow.com
Jazz meets traditional Portuguese music styles at guitarist Marta Pereira da Costa’s concerts at Windmills. Performing on Friday and Saturday, the artiste will be joined by João Jose Pita on a seven-string guitar and Andre Sousa Machado on percussion and drums.
A description for the event from Windmills hails Da Costa as a pioneer in the world of Fado, a lamenting, melancholy style of Portuguese music that originated in the early 19th century. Da Costa has been recognised as a key artiste in redefining the Portuguese guitar’s role in Fado music across the world.
The description adds, “In a domain traditionally dominated by men, she has carved a unique space for herself, bringing the instrument into the limelight. Her performances take audiences on a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of Fado and traditional Portuguese music. With a style that is both intense and dynamic, yet guided by profound sensitivity and delicacy, Marta’s music is imbued with a quintessentially Portuguese essence. Her guitar strings traverse new soundscapes, blending jazz, world music, and Portuguese music while preserving the core authenticity of Fado.”
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