It's a medley of music at Konkani Sammelan
6 Feb 2002, 2215 hrs IST,VIDYUT KUMAR TA,TNN
margao: surmounting all possible boundaries, they excelled at both national and international levels. now they are returning to their roots to enrich their own music -- konkani music. leading this conscious effort almost after centuries together is kishori amonkar, the queen of indian classical music, whom the union government this year has honoured with padma vibhushan. kishori is all set to inaugurate the first-ever all india konkani sangeet sammelan, organised by konkani bhasha mandal in margao, the cultural city of goa which is getting prepared for the mega event on february 9, 2002. equally attached to goa are mumbaikars pt prabhakar karekar and ajit kadkade, both shishyas of the late pandit jitendra abhisheki, yet another goenkar maestro in indian classical music. following the tradition of their guru, they have been singing konkani at every performance wherever they go. along with them is usha amonkar, the mumbai-based ghazal and light indian classical singer, who will perform at the sammelan. the organisers have obviously not forgotten the music evolved in portuguese goa under the influence of europeans and africans who ruled for over four centuries. it is still prominent, called `kantar' sung at tiatr -- a traditional konkani theatre, pulling audience from christian community even at commercial level. yet another slot is kept reserved for the permanent migrants, who had fled to mangalore in karnataka to save konkani culture, during infamous inquisition, the cultural aggression on converted christians three centuries ago. eric ozario from mangalore will present mangalorean golden songs, which are free even from the portuguese influence. yet another attraction is, of course, goan pop icon remo fernandes. the singer of international repute is nowadays on a trip of fusing indian folk and classical music with westernised konkani music. remo, along with mangalorean wilfy remimbus, will perform at the final slot, on february 10. but the most important slot will be around three-and-a-half-hour-long slot of ethnic konkani folk, which will perhaps create a base for recreating konkani music, which is yet to evolve. it is a challenge to all the musical maestros who will assemble at this historic fiesta. till then, it is not actually the konkani sangeet sammelan. at the most, admit the organisers, it could be called a sammelan of all the konkani people, working in the field of music, in several parts of the country. the 15,000-sqft area, opposite fatorda stadium, already wears a look of any typical goan jatra or fest. the only difference is that rather than deities, disciples will flock to listen to their musical deities.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
TIATRACHO KONSO
TIATRACHO KONSO
ROSEFERNS
THE KING OF CENTURIES
“ Gõykar! Hem amchem Gõy” he tache tiatr gazleat.
Anek pavtt to Gõykarank zagoita
AMI GÕYKAR? TUMI KONN?
Nimanni dakovnn: Mhapxeam
Otubrache 2rer, 2007 3.30 p.m (Public Holiday)
Setembrache 23ver, 2007 (Aitar) 3.30 horar
“ KITEAK HO BAZAAR CHOLTA? PART II
Tumche mukhar addta RIZBI FERNANDES
Mini Mariocho movjecho tiatr.
Ruchik Kantaram, pott bor hansovpachi komedi. Tosoch anek pavtt Otubrache 6ver, 2007 G.V. Niketan, Moddganv 3.30 horar.
Lokamnin Vakannlolo Tiatr!
Sonvsar Sompo Porian
Zatolo Ponnje, Kala Akademi Vosreant
Setembrache 23ver, 2007 3.30 horar
Monday, January 7, 2008
Alfred Rose
Alfred Rose
Alfred Rose was not only a singer but also a noted musician and playwright. He has many firsts to his credit. He brought out the first Konkani cassette. Son of then famous tiatrist A M B Rose and Dolarosa Fernandes, Alfred was born in Aldona on August 5 1932. His real name was Rosario Alfred Fernandes.He sang his first song at the age of seven at C J Hall Museum and regaled the hearts of the audience indicating that a star was born. After performing in several Konkani shows, he took the name Alfred Rose in 1950.novels and acted in Konkani films namely Amchem Noxib , Sukhachem Sopon , Bogllant , and also sang and wrote the lyrics for Bogllant .He produced and directed his first tiatr Yench Tem Karan in 1956. Some of his hit tiatrs were Rogtak Tannelelo , Lakhpoti Nouro , Dotor Advogad , Bhangaracho Voti , Angounnechi Okol , Munis vo Deuchar, Director Saib , Pessaumcar .
In 1962 he came out with the first non-stop show Director Saib Alfred Rose had his own band called Rosebuds Swing Band along with his brothers Marshall and Albert.He has performed not only in various parts of India but also in London, Paris, Frankfurt - Germany, African and Gulf nations,Goa s Melody King Alfred Rose may have faded away on Tuesday, but his songs will continue to inspire the tens of thousands of listeners it enchanted when played on the radio or across cultural performances of local Konkani-loving audiences. Remember, the singer with a Panama hat on his head and a magic wand in his hand delivering the opening song for tiatrs in English-Konkani in the 60s?, reminisced Isidore Dantas, in a recent profile published in the local monthly Goa Today some time back.
Besides being called Goa s Melody King, Alfred Rose was also called The Man with the Golden Voice by the HMV recording company, and gifted other sobriquets like Konkani s Ambassador, International Superstar, and the Living Legend of Konkani Music. ose had been ailing for some time now, and was tended by his musician-wife Rita and their family. He has six decades of musical popularity to his credit, and was christened Junior Rose by versatile Konkani tiatrist C Alvares, being the youngest among the actors during his tiatr debut way back in 1943.
Alfred Rose is also credited with recording all eight songs in a single day.Rose spoke highly of the patronage of Goans abroad, saying he has toured globally and performed his Konkani musical show in almost every Goan destination.
Alfred Rose who started out in fifties with ever popular hits such as Sui Sut Ani Cator (The Needle, The Thread, and The Sissors)) and Dev Nidonk Nam (God s Not Asleep) is credited with having charmed the air waves of Portuguese-run pre-1961 era Emissora de Goa and All India Radio.
Alfred Rose was not only a singer but also a noted musician and playwright. He has many firsts to his credit. He brought out the first Konkani cassette. Son of then famous tiatrist A M B Rose and Dolarosa Fernandes, Alfred was born in Aldona on August 5 1932. His real name was Rosario Alfred Fernandes.He sang his first song at the age of seven at C J Hall Museum and regaled the hearts of the audience indicating that a star was born. After performing in several Konkani shows, he took the name Alfred Rose in 1950.novels and acted in Konkani films namely Amchem Noxib , Sukhachem Sopon , Bogllant , and also sang and wrote the lyrics for Bogllant .He produced and directed his first tiatr Yench Tem Karan in 1956. Some of his hit tiatrs were Rogtak Tannelelo , Lakhpoti Nouro , Dotor Advogad , Bhangaracho Voti , Angounnechi Okol , Munis vo Deuchar, Director Saib , Pessaumcar .
In 1962 he came out with the first non-stop show Director Saib Alfred Rose had his own band called Rosebuds Swing Band along with his brothers Marshall and Albert.He has performed not only in various parts of India but also in London, Paris, Frankfurt - Germany, African and Gulf nations,Goa s Melody King Alfred Rose may have faded away on Tuesday, but his songs will continue to inspire the tens of thousands of listeners it enchanted when played on the radio or across cultural performances of local Konkani-loving audiences. Remember, the singer with a Panama hat on his head and a magic wand in his hand delivering the opening song for tiatrs in English-Konkani in the 60s?, reminisced Isidore Dantas, in a recent profile published in the local monthly Goa Today some time back.
Besides being called Goa s Melody King, Alfred Rose was also called The Man with the Golden Voice by the HMV recording company, and gifted other sobriquets like Konkani s Ambassador, International Superstar, and the Living Legend of Konkani Music. ose had been ailing for some time now, and was tended by his musician-wife Rita and their family. He has six decades of musical popularity to his credit, and was christened Junior Rose by versatile Konkani tiatrist C Alvares, being the youngest among the actors during his tiatr debut way back in 1943.
Alfred Rose is also credited with recording all eight songs in a single day.Rose spoke highly of the patronage of Goans abroad, saying he has toured globally and performed his Konkani musical show in almost every Goan destination.
Alfred Rose who started out in fifties with ever popular hits such as Sui Sut Ani Cator (The Needle, The Thread, and The Sissors)) and Dev Nidonk Nam (God s Not Asleep) is credited with having charmed the air waves of Portuguese-run pre-1961 era Emissora de Goa and All India Radio.
Maim Tuzo Upkari Hanv - Tiatr Review
Children disown parents in today’s world
by J P Pereira
‘Maim Tuzo Upkari Hanv’, a tiatr by Roseferns is a touching Story of a mother’s love and sacrifice, the son’s ungratefulness and a lot of comedy. A tale that is often told, but this time the realisation of the truth, dawns too late.A widowed mother has brought up her son through lots of toil and sacrifice. The son, Julius works in the States and out of pity, she has adopted three boy. One is deaf, another is dumb and the third one, blind. Julius has written a book dedicated to his mother and wants to publish it. He marries a shrew named Jasmine daughter of an eccentric ‘Salu Bhacar’ and the three decide to kick the mother out of the house. A good doctor and his son, who is an advocate, help the old lady to achieve her dreams. But..! The play entertains to capture the attention of the viewer, with a good script that has many surprises and enjoyable comedy. The cast does full justice to their roles. Roshan plays the tragic mother and literally lives the role. Great acting, a fine display of emotions and a right sense of dressing. On the other hand, Antonette (Maina) as Jasmine acts well, displays a great wardrobe but looks overdressed most of the time. Tari is Julius, the ungrateful son. Great performance in a negative role while Victor is just right as the advocate, torn between helping a poor old lady and earning some money. Peter plays the eccentric Salu Bhacar and Roseferns, the dignified doctor, in style. The highlight of the play is the rib tickling comedy from Saby (blind) Sally (deaf) and Tony (dumb). The three have the audience in splits most of the time.
The opening song is rendered well and has nice lyrics, there are some good solos by Rosefrens, Lawry, Tari, Francis de Tuem, duets by Tony - Victor, Peter-Roshan, trios by Tony-Lawry-Francis and Tony-Antonette-Seby and a humorous quartet from Roshan-Peter-Sally-Saby. The setting and light effects are average.
A total entertainer, the drama is not to be missed.
(Navhind Times)
by J P Pereira
‘Maim Tuzo Upkari Hanv’, a tiatr by Roseferns is a touching Story of a mother’s love and sacrifice, the son’s ungratefulness and a lot of comedy. A tale that is often told, but this time the realisation of the truth, dawns too late.A widowed mother has brought up her son through lots of toil and sacrifice. The son, Julius works in the States and out of pity, she has adopted three boy. One is deaf, another is dumb and the third one, blind. Julius has written a book dedicated to his mother and wants to publish it. He marries a shrew named Jasmine daughter of an eccentric ‘Salu Bhacar’ and the three decide to kick the mother out of the house. A good doctor and his son, who is an advocate, help the old lady to achieve her dreams. But..! The play entertains to capture the attention of the viewer, with a good script that has many surprises and enjoyable comedy. The cast does full justice to their roles. Roshan plays the tragic mother and literally lives the role. Great acting, a fine display of emotions and a right sense of dressing. On the other hand, Antonette (Maina) as Jasmine acts well, displays a great wardrobe but looks overdressed most of the time. Tari is Julius, the ungrateful son. Great performance in a negative role while Victor is just right as the advocate, torn between helping a poor old lady and earning some money. Peter plays the eccentric Salu Bhacar and Roseferns, the dignified doctor, in style. The highlight of the play is the rib tickling comedy from Saby (blind) Sally (deaf) and Tony (dumb). The three have the audience in splits most of the time.
The opening song is rendered well and has nice lyrics, there are some good solos by Rosefrens, Lawry, Tari, Francis de Tuem, duets by Tony - Victor, Peter-Roshan, trios by Tony-Lawry-Francis and Tony-Antonette-Seby and a humorous quartet from Roshan-Peter-Sally-Saby. The setting and light effects are average.
A total entertainer, the drama is not to be missed.
(Navhind Times)
Domnic's Goa
Thanks to Domnic’s book we realize what we need to preserve: Wendell Rodricks
PANJIM, April 27: Domnic P F Fernandes, who has a fan following of thousands on the internet, had his book “Domnic’s Goa” released at the hands of eminent fashion designer Wendell Rodricks at the Black Box of the Kala Akademi this evening. Describing his experience after reading the book Wendell Rodricks said, “I cannot say what a pleasure it was for me to experience and live through those days through Domnic’s eyes.” He admired the author’s clarity of thought and sense of vision and said that we are still blessed to live in a place through these scenes in the rural areas, which “we should continue to preserve and fight the establishment however hard they may try to run over us and destroy Goa... To prevent the taking away whatever is the essence of Goa, we need to stand together and fight”. “Thanks to this book we can realize what we need to preserve for the future generation,” he added. He hoped that whoever comes to Goa and cherishes the stay here returns home with a copy of this wonderful book.
Author Domnic Fernandes said, “I am glad to give you whatever I cherished from my good old days. I never dreamt that I would write this book, but it just happened and it was the internet that did it since I began writing in August 2003 and the encouragement given to me by Goans throughout the world.” He read an illustrative passage from the book which referred to the good old days of cow-dung smeared flooring in Goan houses, and all that reminded one of Goan environs during the pre-1961 days.”
Musicologist-writer Victor Rangel Ribeiro, moderating the panel discussion, asked the writers present on the dais to explain the role of nostalgia in their respective writings. He took off with Frederick Noronha whose initiatives have snowballed interesting discussions on the internet, particularly Goanet.
Savia Viegas, author of “Tales from the Attic” said, “We didn’t want to museumised into a Goa that lived in the past”. Margaret Mascarenhas, who authored “Skin”, said that her first novel was set partly in Goa, but she could not say that she wrote nostalgically, despite the fact that she enjoyed every bit of her stay in a Goa found in Domnic’s book. Jose Lourenco, author of “Amazing Goa”, talked about the “clicheing of culture” which is often found in novels about Goa, “which tends to be more nostalgic, rather than conveying a message of social issues as in the present”. Willy Goes, writer of “Altoddi ani Poltoddi” and “Khand”, recalled that it was at a writer’s workshop conducted by Victor Rangel Ribeiro that he was inspired to write. Wendell Rodrigues said that he came to “writing by accident”, while Domnic said that probably most of his work "emerged from a sense of nostalgia". Summing up the interesting session, Victor Rangel Ribeiro recalled that they had one of the first meeting of writers from different languages in Goa several years ago, and that it was expected that the movement would continue, which unfortunately has not happened. But he hoped that something positive would emerge in the near future in this connection.
Before the start of the release function, Domnic’s co-village and Konkani novelist-musician regaled the audience with music from the past on his saxophone. Cecil Pinto, on behalf of the publishers - Abbe Faria Productions - referred to the incidents which resulted into such an interesting book on Goa. [GoaNewsClips]
PANJIM, April 27: Domnic P F Fernandes, who has a fan following of thousands on the internet, had his book “Domnic’s Goa” released at the hands of eminent fashion designer Wendell Rodricks at the Black Box of the Kala Akademi this evening. Describing his experience after reading the book Wendell Rodricks said, “I cannot say what a pleasure it was for me to experience and live through those days through Domnic’s eyes.” He admired the author’s clarity of thought and sense of vision and said that we are still blessed to live in a place through these scenes in the rural areas, which “we should continue to preserve and fight the establishment however hard they may try to run over us and destroy Goa... To prevent the taking away whatever is the essence of Goa, we need to stand together and fight”. “Thanks to this book we can realize what we need to preserve for the future generation,” he added. He hoped that whoever comes to Goa and cherishes the stay here returns home with a copy of this wonderful book.
Author Domnic Fernandes said, “I am glad to give you whatever I cherished from my good old days. I never dreamt that I would write this book, but it just happened and it was the internet that did it since I began writing in August 2003 and the encouragement given to me by Goans throughout the world.” He read an illustrative passage from the book which referred to the good old days of cow-dung smeared flooring in Goan houses, and all that reminded one of Goan environs during the pre-1961 days.”
Musicologist-writer Victor Rangel Ribeiro, moderating the panel discussion, asked the writers present on the dais to explain the role of nostalgia in their respective writings. He took off with Frederick Noronha whose initiatives have snowballed interesting discussions on the internet, particularly Goanet.
Savia Viegas, author of “Tales from the Attic” said, “We didn’t want to museumised into a Goa that lived in the past”. Margaret Mascarenhas, who authored “Skin”, said that her first novel was set partly in Goa, but she could not say that she wrote nostalgically, despite the fact that she enjoyed every bit of her stay in a Goa found in Domnic’s book. Jose Lourenco, author of “Amazing Goa”, talked about the “clicheing of culture” which is often found in novels about Goa, “which tends to be more nostalgic, rather than conveying a message of social issues as in the present”. Willy Goes, writer of “Altoddi ani Poltoddi” and “Khand”, recalled that it was at a writer’s workshop conducted by Victor Rangel Ribeiro that he was inspired to write. Wendell Rodrigues said that he came to “writing by accident”, while Domnic said that probably most of his work "emerged from a sense of nostalgia". Summing up the interesting session, Victor Rangel Ribeiro recalled that they had one of the first meeting of writers from different languages in Goa several years ago, and that it was expected that the movement would continue, which unfortunately has not happened. But he hoped that something positive would emerge in the near future in this connection.
Before the start of the release function, Domnic’s co-village and Konkani novelist-musician regaled the audience with music from the past on his saxophone. Cecil Pinto, on behalf of the publishers - Abbe Faria Productions - referred to the incidents which resulted into such an interesting book on Goa. [GoaNewsClips]
"Konknni Oparincho Jhelo"
Brazinho Soares' "Konknni Oparincho Jhelo" released in Kuwait
PANJIM: Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonvstha recently celebrated their fifth anniversary in grand style with the release of Brazinho Soares' (Kalapurkar) "Konknni Oparincho Jhelo", a collection of Konkani sayings which the author has collected for over 26 years. Brazinho Soares was specially flown in from Goa for the occasion. Soares was presented with a shawl and memento by KGS President Katty de Navelim. An exhibition of Konkani books, magazines, novels and periodicals was inaugurated by Elvira D'Souza. Soares, who hails from Santa Cruz, holds the unique record of the biggest collection of Konkani publications, tiatr reviews and leaflets. [GT]
PANJIM: Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonvstha recently celebrated their fifth anniversary in grand style with the release of Brazinho Soares' (Kalapurkar) "Konknni Oparincho Jhelo", a collection of Konkani sayings which the author has collected for over 26 years. Brazinho Soares was specially flown in from Goa for the occasion. Soares was presented with a shawl and memento by KGS President Katty de Navelim. An exhibition of Konkani books, magazines, novels and periodicals was inaugurated by Elvira D'Souza. Soares, who hails from Santa Cruz, holds the unique record of the biggest collection of Konkani publications, tiatr reviews and leaflets. [GT]
Xaronnaeta (Submission) - Tiatr Review
Tiatr Review
Courtesy: Navhind Times (J P Pereira)
'Xaronnaeta', (Submission) is the 'tiatr'- that I bagged the second prize at the
Kala Academy Tiatr Competition. 2002. An outstanding play written and directed
by Danny de Ribandar, keeps the audience fully engrossed throughout its run.
Diana, Rima and Zelia are sisters. Diana is a doctor, Rima is employed and Zelia
a student. Rima is secretly in love with Franky. The mother of the three
sisters, Sonia, is hardworking and has brought up the children single handily.
The daughter are told that their father, Donald, was an upright policeman who
died whilst performing his duty whereas in reality he had actually driven the
mother and his four daughters out of the house when he fell in love with a woman
called Bela. One of the daughter dies, as the mother has no money to treat her
sickness. The father re-turns as he has fallen into bad times but the wife does
not want to forgive or accept him back. The daughters want to know who this man
is and even accuse the mother of having an affair with him, as they see him
corning to the house often.
How the daughters discover about the father and the stunning twist in the climax
completes the story of this interesting play.
A well written script, slick direction and natural acting by most of the amateur
cast together with appropriate background music makes this play a treat to
watch. Rosalia Rodrigues (Ribandar) is outstanding as the mother Sonia. Her
portrayal of emotions, whether she is happy or sad are so good and natural. NO
DOUBT SHE WON THE BEST ACTRESS AWARD AT THE COMPETITION. Sandra acts well as
Diana but her dialogue delivery should be a bit slow in some instances: Rosy as
Rima, Aureo as Franky and Luis as Donald emote well but Dynicia as Zelia is a
bit uneasy.
The setting of the entire house by Austin is done well depicting the sitting
room, dining room kitchen and bedroom and good use is made of the different
rooms. The light effects by Sandip are well timed and the special scenes of the
hen looking after her chicks by Inacio are presented well during the opening
song. Music by Agnelo Dias is good and so are some of the songs sung by the
various cast.
A PLAY THAT IS WORTH WATCHING.
__________
http://gospelyrics.blogspot.com/2007/12/xant-nixa-xubh-nixa.html
Courtesy: Navhind Times (J P Pereira)
'Xaronnaeta', (Submission) is the 'tiatr'- that I bagged the second prize at the
Kala Academy Tiatr Competition. 2002. An outstanding play written and directed
by Danny de Ribandar, keeps the audience fully engrossed throughout its run.
Diana, Rima and Zelia are sisters. Diana is a doctor, Rima is employed and Zelia
a student. Rima is secretly in love with Franky. The mother of the three
sisters, Sonia, is hardworking and has brought up the children single handily.
The daughter are told that their father, Donald, was an upright policeman who
died whilst performing his duty whereas in reality he had actually driven the
mother and his four daughters out of the house when he fell in love with a woman
called Bela. One of the daughter dies, as the mother has no money to treat her
sickness. The father re-turns as he has fallen into bad times but the wife does
not want to forgive or accept him back. The daughters want to know who this man
is and even accuse the mother of having an affair with him, as they see him
corning to the house often.
How the daughters discover about the father and the stunning twist in the climax
completes the story of this interesting play.
A well written script, slick direction and natural acting by most of the amateur
cast together with appropriate background music makes this play a treat to
watch. Rosalia Rodrigues (Ribandar) is outstanding as the mother Sonia. Her
portrayal of emotions, whether she is happy or sad are so good and natural. NO
DOUBT SHE WON THE BEST ACTRESS AWARD AT THE COMPETITION. Sandra acts well as
Diana but her dialogue delivery should be a bit slow in some instances: Rosy as
Rima, Aureo as Franky and Luis as Donald emote well but Dynicia as Zelia is a
bit uneasy.
The setting of the entire house by Austin is done well depicting the sitting
room, dining room kitchen and bedroom and good use is made of the different
rooms. The light effects by Sandip are well timed and the special scenes of the
hen looking after her chicks by Inacio are presented well during the opening
song. Music by Agnelo Dias is good and so are some of the songs sung by the
various cast.
A PLAY THAT IS WORTH WATCHING.
__________
http://gospelyrics.blogspot.com/2007/12/xant-nixa-xubh-nixa.html
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