'Kalakar' Award Presented to Harry D'Souza of Bejai
The annual 'Kalakar Puroskar' for 2007, instituted by the house of Carvalhos in association with Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr, Alto Porvorim, Goa and Mandd Sobhann (R), Mangalore, was presented to Harry D'Souza of Harry's Century Band, Bijai, Mangalore at the Kalangann heritage centre on Sunday, November 4, 2007 evening. The award consists of citation, memento, a shawl, fruit tray and cash Rs. 25,000/-. The annual award, currently in its third year, is being given to a Konknni artiste having made a significant contribution to the world of music, theatre and folklore. While the very first was given to Arun Raj Rodrigues the second year's recipient was' Sangeet Guru' Joel Pereira for music. Felix D'Souza, well-known political and community leader of Mumbai presented this award on the occasion of the 71st 'Mhoinealli Manchi' (Monthly Theatre), where a musical concert by Patrao brothers - John and Anil - of Derebail was also staged. Dr Pratap Naik SJ of TSKK - Goa representing of the house of Carvalhos, Mandd Sobhann 'pirjent' Eric Ozario and president Louis J Pinto, Konkani Prachar Sanchalan convener and Kalangann site donor Roy Castelino were present on the occasion. Titus Noronha compered the stage programme. http://www.konkaniworld.com/news/index.asp?id=2124 - Forwarded by: Sanny de Quepem <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Visit: http://www.live365.com/stations/61664 Goa's first and only Konkani music station online, brought to you by Ulysses Menezes & Gaspar Almeida of www.goa-world.com based in Kuwait. Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com
