NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH GUY MANOUKIAN AND “The Gipsy Man” - MARIO REYES

KARMA KAFE IN COLLABORATION WITH PHILIPS PRESENTS NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH GUY MANOUKIAN AND “The Gipsy Man” - MARIO REYES (6 PIECE LIVE SHOW)     SATURDAY 31ST DECEMBER FIVE COURSE DINNER INCLUDING PREMIUM BEVERAGES AED 1,800 PER PERSON BAR RESERVATIONS (DRINKS ONLY) CAN BE MADE FOR AED 800 Ladies / AED 900 Gents  The stunningly stylish Karma Kafe welcomes the supremely talented and award winning Lebanese composer and musician Guy Manoukian for a special live performance on New Year’s Eve. Guy’s six piece band will be playing his famous fusion of Arabic and Armenian music. To make the evening even more special, Guy Manoukian will be accompanied by Mario Reyes – The Gipsy Man -singing the best of the Gipsy King repertoire!   This once in a lifetime event will showcase the best performances and bring the New Year in with an unforgettable line up of entertainment.   Together with this superb evening of entertainment comes a fabulous five-course dinner including premium open bar all night until the early hours. And all eyes will be out on the terrace for a spectacular firework display at midnight on the waters in front of Burj Khalifa. It all promises to be an intimate evening to remember for many years.   ABOUT GUY MANOUKIAN www.guymanoukian.com Guy Manoukian is a passionate composer filled with musical talent… a talent that was fostered by his American and Armenian teachers who were his inspiration from the tender age of four. At the age of seven, guy won a Yamaha Pianica, and ever since Yamaha pianos have been his instrument of choice. In fact, he is the first artist from the Middle East to be endorsed by Yamaha.   Encouraged by his parents to persue an alternative career path at the same time as his music, Guy studied law but the turning point in his career came when he started fusing Arabic and Armenian tunes with modern contemporary arrangements. He recorded “On Tour” with a diverse range of artists such as Wyclef Jean, 50 Cent and Mario Reyes from the Gypsy Kings and last summer had his first performance at the International Beiteddine Festival.   Guy has received many awards for his music, notably the Armenian Music Award that he received in Los Angeles for Best Dance Album, the Best Arabic Tune of the Year Award for Harem  in Lebanon 2002 and the Best dance Album at the Arabia Music Awards in Dubai in 2003.  ABOUT MARIO REYES www.thegipsyman.com He's originally from Arles, in the South of France, but he feels as Spanish as his grandparents. Just like many of the Reyes, the huge Gypsy family from which his famous relatives, The Gipsy Kings, emerged.  Mario Reyes was their lead guitarist for the Gipsy Kings on their 1995 world tour.   A man in charge of his own destiny, Mario Reyes started playing the guitar between the ages of seven and has mastered the art of this musical instrument. "The Gipsy Man," as he is now known, recently collaborated with Andrea Bocelli on a song composed by Mario, called “Sin tu amor” and it is now one of the tracks on Bocelli’s album called “Andrea”. Currently, Mario Reyes is celebrating the recent launch of his album "The Gipsy Man Sings From the Middle East," in which he's accompanied by great stars from that part of the world. A joint vision of Luis Medina and Albert Hagar, who wrote most of the songs, each track reflects a fusion of Arab and Gypsy elements, not only in the language but also in the arrangements, quite representative of the Gypsy and Middle Eastern musical cultures, where it has attracted quite a following. It has duos with superstars of Arabic music, Carol Samaha and Ilham Al Madfai, as well as the promising new talents Qusai y Malika. The best, then, is to unpack his guitar and play it, making people happy, see them laugh and dance at each show. ABOUT KARMA KAFE Karma Kafe is a deliciously different restaurant-lounge-bar concept from Raymond Visan, the creator of Buddha-Bar. Sumptuous surroundings offer a feast for all the senses with a fusion of Far Eastern and Californian flavours, including freshly made sushi, and a magical mix of music. The outdoor terrace also offers a fantastic view of the Dubai Fountain, a must for all visitors to the city.   This hidden gem can be found in an intimate corner of Souk Al Bahar Downtown Dubai. For lounge and table reservations, please call Karma Kafe on 04 423 0909.