This weekend was just that..  and it still feels like I want more. Nothing like listening to live Jazz performances.

I am still reeling from the sentiments of the song. Besame Mucho. It was sung by Wanayran Angerer of the Latino Trio group.

Oh so much feeling and so much emotion on this song.  Even when I had not translated the lyrics, the song had a tremendous soul impact on me. That’s how powerful the song is.
I have uploaded Andrea Bocelli’s version which packs quite an impact. I love his voice. Totally divine..

Bésame, bésame mucho
Como si fuera esta noche
La última vez

Bésame, bésame mucho
Que tengo miedo a perderte
Perderte después

Bésame, bésame mucho
Como si fuera esta noche
La última vez

Bésame, bésame mucho
Que tengo miedo a perderte
Perderte después

Quiero tenerte muy cerca
Mirarme en tus ojos
Verte junto a mi
Piensa que tal ves mañana
Yo ya estaré lejos
Muy lejos de ti

Bésame, bésame mucho
Como si fuera esta noche
La última vez

Bésame, bésame mucho
Que tengo miedo a perderte
Perderte después

Bésame, bésame mucho
Que tengo miedo a perderte
Perderte después

Que tengo miedo a perderte
Perderte después

English translation:
Kiss Me A Lot

Kiss me, kiss me a lot,
As if tonight was
the last time.

Kiss me, kiss me a lot,
Because I fear to lose you,
To lose you again.

Kiss me, kiss me a lot,
As if tonight was
the last time.

Kiss me, kiss me a lot,
Because I fear to lose you,
To lose you again.

I want to have you very close
To see myself in your eyes,
To see you next to me,
Think that perhaps tomorrow
I already will be far,
very far from you.

Kiss me, kiss me a lot,
As if tonight was
the last time.

Kiss me, kiss me a lot,
Because I fear to lose you,
To lose you again.

Kiss me, kiss me a lot,
Because I fear to lose you,
To lose you again.

Because I fear to lose you

It was amazing. I loved hearing Margie Perez. She had the spirit to perk the audience up. I could not find any videos of her.

The Brotherhood having Louis Bank and his troupe just stringing our hearts along with their soulful and vivacious tunes.

We also got to listen to a group called Masala Dosa which involved some music from the laptop and then playing along with that. That does not really go down as a live performance. We get to listen to the same in pubs or discs. So anyway, the rest was all live and all soul.

This could be looked as an aberration from the normal.. maybe to jerk the audience out of their lazy Sunday mood.  Hahahah !! It was not fun to see some long red haired dude jumping on the stage or doing a rhythm walk and then playing the sitar in stages. However, I found his sitar playing good.

Then to make a point, I guess he got confused between a rock show and a Jazz festival and did a jump from the stage to the ground of seated audience.  Maybe he thought that he could be caught by the audience like in a rock  show.

Well I will not miss them.

I hear however that Margie Perez will be coming back for a tour. Now I would like to hear more of her.

On a different note :

Went to this absolutely simple and quaint place to eat the other night.We wanted to eat fish and rice and thought about some quick bite place. Rocks suggested Kaayal.  We have been meaning to go to this place for a while. Typically, it was one of those times where we did not want to spend a huge lot over some fish curry and rice and yet have a sumptuous meal. I was in the mood for some Bengali fish curry though.

Location :

#1647/1, 2nd Floor, Jeevan Bima Nagar Road

You would actually miss this place if you do not look for it or if you did not hear about it. Look for the blue logo on the building.  It has excellent Kerela cuisine and very reasonably priced. If you are coming back from work and want to catch a quick wholesome meal, this place just might be right for you.

As soon as you enter the place, you will feel as if you have come to a simple no-fuss place.  And I loved the candles on the table. Simple candle stands but they transformed the place into a quiet area where you could peacefully have your meal.

Food and Pricing

For your planning pleasure, you can view the Menu of this place.

We ordered

• Aapam- 4
• Traditional meat curry ( beef curry) – 1 plate
• Chicken Liver fry – 1 plate
• Steamed rice- 1 plate
• Ayila Fish Curry- 1 plate
• Kari Meen fry – 1 plate
• Fresh lime – 1
• Maaza – 1

The above came to 309/- with taxes.

I thought it was a good deal. Service was quick and the attendants were very hospitable. I loved the Aapams which were just right. The beef curry had just the right tinge of spice. The one I had in Allapuzha was tasty but mind bogglingly spicy.

I was happy with Beef curry and Aapam. Rocks was happy with his fish curry and fish fry.

Yes I wished some alcohol would be served to go with the chicken liver fry. But it was ok.

Tasty, quick, wholesome and well worth the money that you give.

I would highly recommend this place if you like Kerela cuisine.

Well thats it for now.. till I byte some more..