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Brampton (Canada), Oct 8: Performing before scores of Konkani music fans
at the magnificent Rose Theatre, Brampton recently, two Konkani legends
proved that music is truly ageless. And that, despite being
septuagenarians, they could leave their fans blown out of their minds!
Their scintillating performance had most of the audience dancing in the
aisles, and many speechless. Lorna kicked off the show with her
spectacular singing. Her voice is as powerful, as it is enticing.
Henry’s classical style of singing was as beguiling as his dancing.
Lorna set the stage on fire with her powerful renditions, belting out
her all-time favourites, holding the audience completely spell-bound,
Henry swayed his hips, did some quick costume changes and sang to a
crowd that was ready to take a nostalgic trip with him.
The three-and-a-half-hour concert got an electrifying start with the
Radio Mango Team, comprising Gerry D’Mello, Marshal Fernandes, Nifa
Alphonse, Wilson D’Souza and Milena Marques-Zachariah singing the
Opening Chorus, set to the Radio Mango signature tune, composed by
Lawrence de Tiracol.
With Wilson and Milena emceeing the show, every performance and skit
followed each other with clockwork precision. The skits by Santhu and
Monthu (Santosh D’Souze and Ronnie Monteiro) and Marshal Fernandes,
Samson Santimano and Serah Barbosa sent the audience into a tizzy of
hilarity and fun.
One of the highlights of the evening was the short yet powerful speech
delivered by the chief guest of the day – Akhilesh Mishra, Consul
General of India. He extolled the virtues of the Konkani language, while
praising the unique musical and singing abilities of the Goan and
Mangalorean communities. He made a commitment to help these communities
realize their potential here in Canada.
The Goa Amigos, the band comprising versatile and accomplished
musicians, and led by Norman Cardozo for Lorna and Joyson D’Souza for
Henry, rocked the stage and the audience. They accompanied the artistes
with their noteworthy professionalism and talent.
As the evening wound down, people’s enthusiasm climbed up. They wanted
more, and Lorna obliged. The audience showed their appreciation by
giving the performers a standing ovation. At the magnificent Rose
Theatre, that sounded thunderous. Later, the two artistes were mobbed
for autographs and CDs.
Goans and Mangaloreans went home awe-truck, vowing they had never seen
anything like this before. It was, indeed, a fitting tribute to Lorna
and Henry – the two legends who came together for the very first time
and gave the audience performances that will be talked about for years
and generations come.
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Albert Peres
afpe...@3129.ca
416.660.0847 cell
