WOMAD
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After a night of pagode the Monobloco advance party set off early to WOMAD, ‘World of Music And Dance’, in Charlton Park, Wiltshire. The minibus followed having picked up dancer Mariana and assistant Rita. The first engagement was at the Little Sicily Stage for an interview with Jan Fairley then off to the Siam tent. |
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Interview (38mins) “There were surprises over at the Siam Tent as Brazil’s thunderous Monobloco let loose with their battery of percussion, playing the Jorge Ben Jor riff that Rod Stewart nicked for Do Ya Think I’m Sexy along with a stellar version of Stevie Wonder’s Superstition.” |
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An enjoyable workshop was given at the over crowded drum tent …. |
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Siam Stage - WOMAD Media contributions courtesy of Junior T, Gabriel L, Mick P & Cachaca ~ Editing by Mick P. |
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….. while Mariana put a huge dance class through it’s paces. |
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Photos from WOMAD |
Abertura & Coisinha do Pai/Vou Festejar Que Bloco É Esse |
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Please feel free to leave a comment about your involvement and what your impressions were, Monobloco would love to read them.
Just a quick note to thank monobloco for the most AMAZING set at WOMAD this year. We were totally spoilt for choice with the wealth of talent at the festival, but they absolutely stole the show for me. I will dream about Fabio’s dancing for many moons to come!!
Thanks for an amazing dance guys.
mx.
Comment by Michelle — 31 July, 2008 @ 1:32 pm
Thanks for everybody who was envolved in our tour… from the heart!
Cheers
Fabão
Comment by Fabão — 31 July, 2008 @ 3:36 pm
…thanks Michelle!
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Comment by Fabão — 31 July, 2008 @ 3:38 pm
Totally agree with Michelle, an absolutely brilliant Womad set. When I talk to people about my Womad experience this year Monobloco are the the first band I mention.
Great great great performances that left me with a huge smile on my face.
I’ll be looking out for any other UK performances and hope to see you guys again sometime.
Comment by Julia — 1 August, 2008 @ 8:11 am
Thanks for everyone that supported this monobloco tour!!!!
Thanks everyone in the audience!!!!
We are really happy with the tour!!!!
See you next year
cheerssss
Comment by gabriel — 12 August, 2008 @ 12:12 am
Last time I saw Fabao he was standing with his rucksack all packed, backstage by the food tent at Womad, hoping to get a lift to Dorking.
I’m glad to see he got home safely.
Mr Shaker was worried about you !!
Comment by Shaker Bob — 12 August, 2008 @ 4:14 pm
Hi Fabao,
Michelle again…. craving more! : )
Do you guys have plans for any UK gigs this year? Am assuming you all live in Brazsil, but Pleeeeeeeeeeeease say doon’t just do the summer festivals tour here?
mx.
Comment by Michelle — 13 August, 2008 @ 12:58 pm
QUE SAUDADES!!!!
See you all soon I hope.
Fabao, vc lembrou de gritar “AVIN IT!!” no show de Womad?? rsrs
Beijocas!!
Sarita
Comment by Sarita — 21 August, 2008 @ 9:17 pm
Hi guys!
First….
tanks for your concern! :0
Yes Shaker Bob, i got home safely!
Michelle, i’m afraid that we gonna come back just next year…. unfortunatly… sorry!
Sarita!!!!!!!
I forgot!
Kisses for everyone…. already missing you all!
Cheers
Comment by Fabão — 29 August, 2008 @ 6:33 pm
www.myspace.com/fabioallman
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Comment by Fabão — 29 August, 2008 @ 6:36 pm