Subject: Re: [Goanet] [goamusician] Emiliano Da Cruz Joao Paulo Cota wrote:
Great compilation of one of the greatest musicians Goa has ever produced. Further to what Paulo Dias mentioned on his reply, I was the one holding the cassettes at Emiliano's request. It was very unfortunate that Goan Association UK refused to let these cassettes be even given for distribution for donation for the man who gave so much for everyone, including themselves, and yet they allowed pirated music of Emiliano to be played and sold openly at the Goan Festival to the Goan public, thus depriving the man of his rightful meagre copyright earnings. When challenged, they protected those who sold his pirated music.. GL replies: I was saddened to read what the two writers wrote. Whatever happened to Goan hospitality? Unfortunately the above is not a solitary example of the silliness (being polite) of many presidents of Goan associations. They try to maximize "poixe" instead of maximizing Goan culture; which is what Goan functions are designed to promote. As a visiting Goan, he should be encouraged as a breath of fresh air / view at the Goan event. As a visiting Goan not only should Emiliano been given the stage but as a professional artist after a "free performance" he should have given a small honorarium (donation) as spending money while he was in London. I hope present and future presidents of Goan associations will adopt a different perspective as we move forward this year. Regards, GL
