On Thu, 23 Oct 2003 15:51:27 +0530, "abel rosario" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Rosario Alfred Fernandes, alias Alfred Rose, more than a ‘melody king’ he was A true lover of the Konkanni language and his native Goa. He really inspired and motivated those who listened to his songs on various themes. Fellow Goans leaving Goa for greener pasteurs where reminded not to forget their ancesteral land. Songs which were hits during my parents time are still relevant today. My Son who is just 7 years old moved to tears When he first listened to the song where in the song, the widower tells her young son not to Leave her like his Dad. His songs on the beauty of Goa and Goans coaxed me to Settle in Goa to my roots. One song, gupit mogh which after I listened gave me the Courage to move forward and propose to my wife. And of course his other numerous Songs really jacked up the adrenaline in the body when the going was bad or soothed the mind whilst relaxing. Sometimes I get carried away by his music that I sing so loud, my wife exclaims kitem re pixo zalla!!! Lokan kiteak tras !!! He promoted communal harmony in his songs by presenting Hindu characters to his songs and music, specially the one where the lover convinces and pushes his mother-in-law to get him married to his daughter by buying flowers, shows how he presents the cultural diversity of Goa. It is true we have lost a Great Goan Soul, but his memories and songs will surely move the hearts, minds and surely the legs of generations to come. In sympathy with fellow Goans Rosario Abel Fernandes Margao, Goa October 16, 2003 - Silver Jubilee of the papacy of John Paul II ########################################################################## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##########################################################################
