Rosary Ferns releases 12th Konkani Album "RAAG" Kuwait-based Rosary Ferns released his 12th Konkani Album titled "RAAG" at a specially arranged inauguration ceremony at the Village Inn Restaurant, Kuwait City on 29th June 2005 attended by a host of Goan and Mangalorean invitees. The chief guest, Goan Overseas Association (G.O.A.) President - Raymond D'Sa did the ribbon cutting honours.
The ceremony was attended by Mr. & Mrs. Rosario DSouza, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Rebello, Mr. & Mrs. Denis, Mr. & Mrs. Sanatana Afonso SPA, Goan Welfare Society (GWS) President - Carmo Santos, GWS Vice President & GOA Gen. Secretary - Julio Cardoso, Konkani Heritage Kuwait (KHK) President - Fidelis Fernandes, KHK Members - Luis Cardoso, Antonio V. Fernandes, Konkani writer Valley Quadros, Konkani poet Lancy Pinto Nayak, Colva United Centre President - Alexander Fernandes, Kuwait Konkani Kendr President - Elvino Rodrigues, Kala Mogui Kuwait President - Domingos Araujo, Kuwait Goans Association President - Salvador Dias, Goa-World.Com Team Member and Navelim Youth Centre Gen. Secretary Gaspar Crasto, Agnelo Dias, Benny Vaz, Albino Fernandes, Michael Soares, Peter Fernandes, Muriel Fernandes, Dianan, Gloyn Fernandes, Jude, together with well known Konkani stage artistes and singers: Querobina Carvalho, Manuel de Santa Cruz, Lawry M., Sanny de Quepem, among others; and well-wishers. On the onset, Ms. Mary Anne welcomed the gathering and KHK President Fidelis Fernandes gave an introductory speech highlighting the efforts which went into the production of Rosary Ferns' CD "RAAG". He emphasized on the title song "RAAG" which is based on a real life incident of the late Goan, Francisco Araujo who was enraged on the conduct of a bus driver and ticket collector, which led him to murder the two in broad-day light. This action of his took him to the gallows!! Elvino Rodrigues and Alexander Fernandes spoke on the occasion and commended the efforts of Rosary Ferns. To enlighten the mood of the attendees, mando-dulpods were sung by Sanny de Quepem, Rosary Ferns, Mary Anne, Avesha Fernandes and Antonio V. Fernandes. This CD Album contains 10 songs sung by Master Vaz, Antonette de Calangute, Prince Jacob, Nephie Rod, Sanny de Quepem, Nephie Rod, Marcus Vaz, Veeam Braganza, Bab Agnelo, Jose Luis, Jessica and Rosary Ferns. The Album "RAAG" with music provided by Josinho is dedicated to Rosary Ferns' mother, Mrs. Feliciana Fernandes and is produced under the banner of Music House Productions. The title song "RAAG" by Rosary Ferns, "Kazar" composed and sung by Sanny de Quepem, the duet "Vixvas Dor" by Antonette de Calangute-Rosary Ferns, "Festamcho Dis" composed and sung by Marcus Vaz, "Zalam Kazarachem" by Veeam Braganza, "Ostori" composed and sung by Bab Agnel, "Moga Rup Tujem..." sung by Nephie Rod, "Konn Tho?" composed by Agnelo and sung by Prince Jacob, and "Portugez Tempacho" - a trio by Master Vaz, Jessica and Jose Luis, and finally "Gorv" by the producer himself, are a delight to listen too. The Album is also available in audio cassette format and both versions are available in Kuwait, Goa and other places. Goa-World.Com Team congratulates Rosary Ferns and all singers for a fine presentation. Rosary Ferns is all set to stage his upcoming drama "Bhurgim Maim Paichem Sukh" on Friday, 12th August 2005 in Kuwait. Watch out in your favourite local newspapers and e-Newsletter for more details. Report compiled by http://www.goa-world.com Thanks to the input by: Mr. Carmo Santos and other sources attending the event. CD Covers (c) & Additional input by: Rosary Ferns/Antonio V. Fernandes & Fidelis Fernandes. All photos (c) http://www.goa-world.com member & Professional Photographer: Rewon Gomes. (c) All rights reserved. GOAN MUSIC ON YOUR DESKTOP! FREE http://www.goa-world.com/goa/music/ KONKANI INTERNATIONAL MUSIC STATION ONLINE By: Goa-World.Com Team (Kuwait) 365 Days of the Year, 24 Hours a Day Non Stop! ADEUS, MY LOVE - a full length silver-screen Konkani film. Watch out at www.t-bush.com Exclusive publicity by http://www.goa-world.com The Sound of Konkani Music By Alister Miranda http://www.goa-world.com/goa/index.html ____________________________________________________ Sell on Yahoo! Auctions no fees. Bid on great items. http://auctions.yahoo.com/
