Pele Likens Indian Fusion Music to Brazil's Samba
At a musical tribute for the maestro at the NSHM Knowledge campus, Pele was seen tapping his feet and keeping rhythm with his fingers to an Indian fusion music performance by Sourendro and Soumyojit.
It's just not football, Brazilian legend Pele knows his Samba too!(Pele Has no Wish to Become FIFA President)
At a musical tribute for the maestro at the NSHM Knowledge campus here, Pele was seen tapping his feet and keeping rhythm with his fingers to an Indian fusion music performance by Sourendro and Soumyojit.(Pele Hails ISL)
"This is a little bit like the Sambaa," said the icon who went to hum and mimic the beat that was played. Samba is a lively and rhythmical dance of Brazilian origin with an equally engaging music.(Pele to Cheer for ATK)
Thunderous applause followed as he hummed on.(Pele All-Praise for Messi)
Earlier, when Soumyajit said "Namaste", the global football icon also responded "Namaste".(Pele Mesmerises Ganguly)
As Soumyajit raised the pitch and repeated "Namaste", Pele took his hand mike and joined loudly "Namasate".
This drew cheers from across the auditorium.