Indiantelevision.com Team

(11 December 2006 6:00 pm)

MUMBAI: Mobile communications service provider Nokia India has announced that Grammy Award winning artist, Nelly Furtado will perform at the Nokia’s global music extravaganza – Nokia New Year’s Eve on 31 December, 2006 at the Andheri Sports Complex in Mumbai.

Nokia New Year’s Eve aims to be the world’s biggest New Year party of 2006 stretching across four continents. The five events are expected to have a combined attendance of 1.3 million and an anticipated global television and Internet audience of 150 million.

In Mumbai, Furtado a Grammy Award winner for the Best Pop/Rock Artist of the Year, will be performing songs from her latest album Loose. Canadian band Josh Desi, who remixed her single Powerless will also be performing as part of the concert.

Nokia India marketing director Devinder Kishore, said, “Living up to our promise of ‘Connecting People’, Nokia New Year’s Eve aims to connect millions of people from around the world through music and mobility. We are pleased to bring Grammy Award winner – Nelly Furtado – to Mumbai and give the music lovers in India an opportunity to see their favorite artist in person.

"Nelly promises to be the right choice for the Indian music enthusiast, with her popular desi sountracks such as Powerless and others. I am sure Nelly will have people dancing on their toes all night long!”

Furtado said, “India holds a special place in my heart and I am fascinated by the country’s diversity and rich heritage. I am delighted with this opportunity to perform in Mumbai and look forward to giving my fans an evening full of great music and unforgettable experience.”

Some of the other international artists performing at Nokia New Year’s Eve include Black Eyed Peas in Rio de Janeiro and Scissor Sisters in Berlin.

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