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Music of Goa

The presence of many churches and temples greatly contributes to the Living Cultures in Goa. Both the Hindu and Christian communities participate in the various festivities that occur in the state of Goa, all through the year. The people of Goa are extremely fun loving and jovial. Most Goans enjoy an afternoon nap, known as “Siesta”. The fun loving spirit of the people of Goa might remind one of the famous lines of Tennyson's poem, “Ulysses”: “Drink life to the lees”. Living Cultures in Goa are quite evident from Goan music, dance, drama and theater, painting, fairs and festivities, handicrafts, architecture and sculpture, and culinary culture. Music of Goa is as vibrant and buoyant as the people of Goa are.
Goa Music expresses itself through the various forms of music. Music of Goa is enmeshed within the very spirit of the life force of the Goan people. All through the several festivities round the year, Violin and Ghumat play a major role in every event of celebration and festivity. The vitality in the folk music of Goa is evident in its harmonious rhythm and melody. Music of Goa possesses a metaphysical and spiritual tone, and is very soothing to the ears of the listeners. One can easily identify the blend of Indian and western flavor in the Music of Goa. This mix of Indian classical music and western music has set apart Music of Goa from music of other regions of the country of India.
Some very popular Music of Goa are
  • Mando- the song of love
  • Mando-the Latin taste
  • Suvari-the folk form of music
  • Cantaram
  • Jat
  • Gosavi Gayan
    and many more.
The Catholics of Goa sing Mando and the song is sung in chorus, accompanied by dance performances. Violins and Ghumat are integral part of Mando. The emotions exhibited are of great significance and importance. It makes us realize the purity of Love. The forms of music are equally enthralling.
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