Charity concert raises funds for underprivileged children
Kamala Sukosol, Thailand’s Grande Dame of Jazz.
Thailand’s Grande Dame of jazz, Kamala Sukosol together
with her progeny came together once again for their annual charity concert
extravaganza, entitled ‘New York, New York’ staged at The Sukosol, Bangkok
on August 1-3.
As in previous years, all proceeds from the concert series are pledged to
the Thai Red Cross Society’s Princess Sirindhorn Chulalongkorn Craniofacial
Center, to help with their invaluable work providing free operations and
care to underprivileged Thai children with facial deformities.
Pattaya Mail’s special correspondent attended the concert on the last night
which, not unlike the first two nights, was jam-packed with spectators who
were enthralled by the extravagant entertainment as could only be dished out
by Kamala Sukosol and her talented family: daughters Marisa and Daranee;
granddaughter Natalia; and sons Sukie and Noi (Krissada).
Joining the Sukosols on stage were a 20-member big band orchestra under the
direction of maestro Tanee Piti Kayoonpan, with regular special guest
Dolchai Boonyaratavej, and artists from the Aree School of Dance Arts, with
guest choreographer, Eiko Asakawa. The 10-member chorus group was superbly
conducted by Poonsuwan.
The Sukosol Family - You've got a
friend.
This year’s concert paid homage to some of New York’s
most memorable, beloved and inspirational songs and performers.
The concert’s unique repertoire included memorable classic Broadway hit
songs from Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar,
West Side Story, Wicked and Chicago.
Highlights included Kamala’s brand new version of ‘New York, New York’,
accompanied by the high kicking Rockettes, and Psy’s ‘Gangnam Style’,
replete with guest appearance of ‘Madonna’.
This was followed by a medley of modern hits such as ‘Girl on Fire’ by
Alicia Keys, ‘We Are Young’ by Fun and Justin Timberlake’s new chart-topper,
‘Suit & Tie’.
New York being the fashion capital of America, the audience was treated to a
spectacular fashion show by ‘Hook’s by Prapakas’.
Like mother, like daughter,
sensational!
Kamala said, “This is the seventeenth year that my
family, friends, staff and I have performed charity concerts to raise
much-needed funds for the Thai Red Cross Society’s Princess Sirindhorn
Chulalongkorn Craniofacial Centre.
“My sincere gratitude goes to Khun Aree Sahavejjabhand for her tireless
effort to light up my concerts with the dancers and teachers from her school
and Khun Prapakas Angsusingha for the beautiful fashion show.
“On behalf of the children who will be helped by the proceeds raised, I
would like to take this opportunity to thank all my sponsors, supporters,
the audience and my fans.”
She also expressed her gratitude to Sukosol Productions, the Thai Red Cross
Society and Singha Corporation for their staunch backing of this event.
Kamala and Natalia confront Darth
Vader.
Natalia and the Aree Dancers - I
want to be in America.
GM Hans Spoerri welcomes Erich
Dietl and Tukda from Pattaya.
Marisa - I dreamed a dream.
Natalia - Girl on Fire.
Psy and Madonna - Gangnum Style.
Marisa and Dolchai take a
stroll through Manhattan.
Marisa - Music of the night.
Krissada and Chorus - Jesus
Christ Super Star.
