------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2006 * * * Y E A R * * * O F * * * T H E * * * S E N I O R ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Goa Sudharop Annual Awards on November 20, 2006 @ Mandovi Hotel @ 4:30pm Chief Guest: Dr. Asha Vishwanath Sawardekar
A series of essays as a tribute to Goan Seniors can be found at: http://www.goanet.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=524 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Manfa Music, Margao has released 'Gulfache Goenkar' the new album from Osvi Viegas. A collection of 12 tracks on various subjects, some of which are fairly entertaining. Osvi begins with the title track 'Gulfache Goenkar' singing a tribute to Goans working in the Gulf. Comedian Dominick's 'Ferryboat' is packed with humour. The lyrics and rendition remind the listener of the wonderfully funny songs of old. 'Panch Lakh' by Osvi and 'Borem Begchona' a duet with Felcy, narrate two tragic incidents. The former tells of a girl married to a man who has a lover, the latter is a sad tale of an eight-year old, who was raped and murdered. Next is 'Adlo Carnaval' a beautiful description of the traditional carnival by Osvi followed by 'Tin Dhorm' by Young Chico. Osvi continues with 'Konsiens Saf', Felcy sings about ungrateful children in 'Bhas Ditam' and Osvi returns yet again with another fine composition 'Adlim Kantaram' reminiscing of songs which were aired over All India Radio, Panaji. In 'Satvo Sakrament' Osvi sings of the importance of fidelity in marriage and Young Chico tells of the misuse of the word 'Sorry'. The final track is 'Ekvottak Bhurgim' by Osvi. Another female voice should have been used, to render any one of the last four songs to offset the monotony of the male voices. However, most of the songs have nice lyrics music and are rendered well by all the artistes. Josinho has arranged pleasant music, played by some of the best musicians from Goa. An album that is definitely worth hearing!!! ____ THE NAVHIND TIMES www.navhindtimes.com ____ G oan C ult ura l & Fo od Fes tiv al Goenkarancho Sonskruttik & Jevnnacho Utsov A full day programme awaits for the whole family with traditional Goan funfare, food and games!!! Live music by Kuwait's top band STEPPING STONES, Quality presentations by Goa's award winning Cultural Troupe "Kepemchim Kirnnam" - Konkani comedy skit "Fest Vaddeachem Kappod Baddeachem" by award-winning writer-director Ignatius de Xelvon with selected artistes/singers: Simon Gonsalves, Sanny de Quepem, Salu Faleiro, Clara Rodrigues, Anthony Carr and Marcus de Cortalim. Flown all the way from Goa is Melodious singer: Osvi Viegas and Kuwait-based King of Hearts "Marcus Vaz" will entertain to the music by Succoro D'Mello, stand-up mimicry by Goa's one and only 'Shiek (Xec) Amir', English/Hindi/Konkani choreographed dances by a 15 member "JOVAS XLNC" directed by Jothi & Sunil, among other items, etc. will be the added features. Games Stalls, Food Stalls and Lots of children activities and competitions. An open invitation for all Goans/Indians and Goan organizations to participate in the event: cultural-culinary-games-on the spot contests for all ages. Children below 5 years admission free. Comperes: Melanie Trindade, Conchita Cardoz, Richard Socorro Rodrigues and Dominic Araujo. The much-awaited "Goan Cultural & Food Festival" on Friday, 24th November 2006, at the spacious A/C Auditorium at Al-Amal Indian School - Salmiya, Kuwait from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Info source: Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait). _______________________________________________ Goanet mailing list Goanet@lists.goanet.org http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org