Mathures Paul

Language may not be a barrier when it comes to appreciating music but a mountain-high obstacle while interacting with musicians. Before calling on Shamur, Unplugged took the sentence “They just know English and Italian” (mentioned on the invitation) at its face value. Once the group’s members were on the other side of a phone, it was crying time! But the thought of listening to their album, Shardana, kept us going. Usually we speak highly of musicians living in Paris, for they get the opportunity to interact with artistes from across the globe. Italy is not way down the list. Music here is vibrant and highly influenced by American artistes and for DJs this is the place to be. Shamur boasts of a great combination ~ Italian producers Alessandro “Kortezman” Murru and Emanuele Marascia, and vocals provided by Teresa Solinas “Terry”. Shamur presents Shardana on DSE Records, (Universal Music in India). In 2005 the group came up with a song that was a hit on every radio station (and it was a ...

Some dogs, forgive the implication, take after their masters in terms of looks and behaviour, a fact evident in Roadside Romeo, a Yash Raj Films and Walt Disney Pictures presentation, to be released on 24 October. The story of three dogs ~ Romeo, Laila and Charlie Anna ~ has been narrated by Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Jaaved Jaaferi. In terms of looks and body movements, the three animated characters bear close resemblance to the voice artistes. Unlike most animated features India has produced, this one has top notch artwork, good voice modulation and great music, thanks to Salim-Sulaiman. Director Jugal Hansraj should be looking at a hit this Diwali. Salim Merchant speaks to The Statesman. First, the story. Romeo is a “cool dude” living in a mansion, goes around in expensive cars and is considered by most somewhat of a “man” about town. Nothing could go wrong... well, almost. The family that owns him decides to relocates, abandoning Romeo on the mean streets of Mumbai. He is fo...