literary arts: MMM DESILIT WRITER'S CAFÉ - Newly Published Writer's Panel
Sat. July 28 - (4PM, Writer's Café Stage, BLC)
Silviano Custódio Barbosa hails from Cuncolim, Goa, India. He was born on
November 3, 1949 and attended the Portuguese Lyceum in his early years. In
1966 he won a National Merit Scholarship. He obtained a Bachelor's Degree in
Chemistry from Bombay University in 1970. From 1973 to 1975, he travelled
through the UK, Germany and Switzerland, finally immigrating to Canada in
1975.
In Canada he attended the University of Toronto and Humber College and later
completed a novel writing program at George Brown College. Well-versed in
languages - Konkani, English, Portuguese, French and Hindi - he is an
Information Technology professional. Now a Canadian citizen, he is married
with three children. He lives in Toronto and remains active in the Goan
community. This is his first work of fiction.
Silviano is the author of The Sixth Night
http://www.goanet.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=268
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GOA AMIGOS & THE MALAIKAS
Sun. July 29 - (1PM, Bandshell Stage)
Goa Amigos is one of Canada's leading Indo-Goan bands. Their music style
possesses a versatile mix of traditional Goan folk to a more modern 90's
dance feel. The band well known for its versatility to perform in various
languages such as English, Hindi, Konkani, Arabic and Portuguese comprises
of 5 proficient and accomplished musicians with their own unique styles..
Selwyn Collaco on rhythm guitar & vocals, Victor Rodrigues on lead guitar &
vocals, Richard Heynes on drums & vocals, Lawrence Rodrigues on keyboards &
vocals and Alex Heynes on bass & vocals. Goa Amigos along with the dynamic
dance troupe- Malaikas present Goan culture in all its multicultural glory -
carnivale time along with some traditional Goan folk styles.
Masala! Mehndi Masti! 2007 is happening at the Exhibition Place, Toronto
Canada from July 27-29, 2007
http://www.masalamehndimasti.com
Goanet A&E
http://www.goanet.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=216
