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*Press Note* *For Favour of Publication* *Centenary of Konkani Songs on Gramophone Records* * * The first Konkani Gramophone Record was produced in 1910 thereby creating yet another historical happening in the history of Konkani drama, song and music. The first Konkani song was produced by Joao Agostinho Fernandes and the first Konkani song recorded on Gramophone Record was *‘Mirmireancho Mog’ * sung by Joao Agostinho Fernandes and his singer daughter Sofia. In order to celebrate this historic happening, Tiatr Academy Goa has organized a special function on 22nd December 2010 at 4:45 pm at the Conference Hall of Tiatr Academy Goa, Campal Trade Centre, Campal, Panaji. On this occasion Dr. Rafael Fernandes, who has done his doctorate on Tiatr, will speak on the completion of 100 years for Konkani song to be recorded on a Gramophone Record. Mrs. Ansu Rodrigues, a veteran singer who dominated the singing of Konkani songs on All India Radio in the 60s and 70s will be the Chief Guest. Shri. Tomazinho Cardozo, President of TAG will preside over the function. This will be followed by a cultural programme of singing of old Konkani songs from Gramophone Records by Anthony San, Clarissa, Socorro de Santa Cruz and Sonia Fernandes. Comedian Domnic and Comedian Luis Bachan will provide laughter moments for the function. Shri. Mukhesh Ghatwal has arranged the music. All music lovers particularly Konkani song lovers are invited to attend the function in large numbers and participate in the celebration of 100 years of Konkani song on Gramophone Records. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary
