Tania Libertad

What is it about so many artists that their publicity photographs bear little resemblance to what they currently look like. I was expecting a young girl, it was more a mature woman, with appropriately aged accompaniment.

Sydney Opera House was in world music concert mode. I did feel very sorry for the Martinez brothers who were serious background music, not even a support band status, with the houselights staying firmly on during their performance and people ambling in and chatting. It certainly didn't do them justice.

The excited fans of Libertad were merrily flashing away with their cameras and mobile phones - despite the announcement in English that photography was prohibited. It added to the Carnival atmosphere, though I must say that the annoying thing with digital cameras is not just the flash, but also the back light from the camera viewing screen.

As for the music, to me, not knowing any of the songs, I thought I was seeing the equivalent of a pop spanish version of Nana Mouskouri, however I believe I am quite wrong as Tania was a protest singer! Oh well - lost in translation!

Joanne Kee
www.ceressolutions.com.au