‘Kazar Zatam, Punn?’
‘Songit Sanz’ musical
staged in Kuwait
By Gasper Crasto; Photos: Agusto Fernandes
Michael D’Silva appeared in majority of the songs. His songs were based on the funny side of life. Michael’s first song ‘Postman’ reminded the audience of the glory-days of Goan postal service. In his other song, he encouraged the audience to sing-along to his tune of ‘Eth’la Barra’.
Kuwait’s Trio Kings Cajetan-Michael-Mario sure lived up to expectations singing in style with their blend of incredible voices. They sang ‘Bolatkar’, a song on recent issues in the society while their song with Clemmie was an absorbing song too.
Gracy Morais and young Clemmie (Cajetan de Sanvordem’s daughter) rendered their voice for a song called ‘Visiting’ which threw light on the hard-life faced by husbands abroad. Voices of both the women sounded exceptionally sweet.
Katty de Navelim’s ‘Posko’, was another beautiful song that captured hearts of audience. Bab Agnel’s song ‘Xirap’ was appealing too. Edward Estibeiro sang a marvellous song in the voice and attire of a male and female.
The ‘Songit Sanz’ had a variety of other songs by Zeferino Mendes, Seby Jr & Seby Mascarenhas, Braz de Parra, Anthony D’Silva, Agnelo Fernandes, etc. Esparansa & Gasper Crasto sang a rhythmic song choreographed with dance steps; the theme of the song was based on the ‘Last days of Earth’.
Maestro Shahu Almeida provided a one-man music for the entire show which was enthralling as usual.
‘Kazar Zatam, Punn?’ is play full of funny acts involving a father intense in getting his daughter married off to grooms that hop in with endless proposals.
Clara Rodrigues was incharge of the sets while Felix de Merces, Jesrico Dias and Sunny Dias provided backstage support. The sound-system was provided by Anand.
Earlier, Cajetan Pereira, popularly known as Cajetan de Sanvordem based in Kuwait, released his maiden Konkani video album entitled, ‘Xiddukh Ravath’ (Be Alert) in Kuwait on 10th May 2013.
The video in a crystal clear DVD format was released at the beginning of the Songit Sanz.
All the singers, and people who supported the making of the album, were brought on stage at the presentation. An emotional Cajetan de Sanvordem spoke on the occasion after a lengthy ribbon was untied to release the DVD in a unique style. Among the dignitaries present on stage were Mr. Lawry Pinto, Mr. Bosco Leitao, Mr. Fidelis Fernandes, Mr. Raymond D’Sa, Mr. Tony Dias, Mr. Merces Dias, Mr. Thomas Dias, Mr. Agnelo D’Costa, Mr. Santana Ferrao, etc.
Cajetan de Sanvordem, a Kala Academy Award winner for Best Actor and Konkani Bhasha Mandal's Best Singer Award winner, has been in the limelight on Konkani stage – acting and singing in dramas, films and videos, for over 3 decades and remains one of the most popular and much loved artistes in Kuwait.
‘Xiddukh Ravath’ presents a number of songs composed by Cajetan de Sanvordem and Michael D’Silva. The music for the album is provided by Maestro Shahu Almeida while the classy Cinematography and Editing is attributed to Franky Fernandes. The inlay of the DVD is designed by T-Bush.
The album, shot entirely in Kuwait, features celebrated Gracy Morais, Clemmie Almeida, Katty de Navelim, Bab Agnel, Irene Vaz, Michael D’Silva, Mario de Majorda and Cajetan de Sanvordem supported by Clara Rodrigues, Baby Acacia, Jemima, Joshua, Aerosmith, Janet Franco, Braz de Parra, Domnic Mascarenhas, Agusto Fernandes, Danny Britto, John Furtado, etc. Picturisation of each song intertwined with rhythmic beats showcases the Goan spirit of Konkani-style songs -- making the album artistic, rich and melodious.
It’s a humongous task to organize any event in Kuwait. Members of United Friends Club deserve all credit for joining hands to host a memorable show. The current Managing committee of United Friends Club consists of: President - Cajetan Pereira (Sanvordem-Goa), V. President - Seby Menezes (Lottolim-Goa), Secretary - Joaquim Rodrigues (Utorda-Goa), Treasurer - Augusto Fernandes (Nuvem-Goa), Jt. Treasurer - Danny Britto (Cuncolim-Goa), Cultural Secretary - Michael D'Silva (Benaulim-Goa), Jt. Cultural Secretary - Laurente Pereira (Utorda-Goa), Sports Secretary - Alberto Azavedo (Vasco-Goa), P.R.O - Braz Rodrigues (Parra-Goa), Auditor - Menino (Cisco) Duarte (Siroda-Goa), Team Manager - Nicholas Rodrigues (Utorda-Goa), Team Coach - Teotonio Fernandes (Nuvem-Goa), Team Force - Albert D’Sa (Dramapur-Goa), Member - Ramesh Dessai (Cuncolim-Goa), Pedro Fernandes (Siroda-Goa), Member - Filano Braganza (Ponda-Goa), Member - Braz Fernandes (Navelim-Goa), Member - Philip Vaz (Curtorim-Goa).
Kuwait - 10th May 2013: ‘Songit
Sanz’ - a Konkani musical evening entitled ‘Kazar Zatam, Punn?’, presented by
the dynamic Trio Kings of Kuwait Cajetan de Sanvordem-Michael D’Silva-Mario de
Majorda was staged at the Indian
Community School hall, Salmiya on 10th May 2013.
The show was organized by United Friends Club, a well-known Goan club in Kuwait, popular for its football activities, and for holding regular Konkani events and supporting the cause of Konkani language and Goan art in general.
Goan drama and Konkani music, songs, fulfils its function to divert one’s mind from reality and drama lovers fall for the con. With an average crowd, the show seemed like a lovely antidote to enjoy an evening in this busy world.
Opening song of the evening sung by Irene-Gracy-Cajetan-Michael-Mario-Katty-Seby-Braz was a treat to watch. It depicted the love of Goans for football and sport in a country like Kuwait.
Laurente Pereira sang an expressive song ‘Ghatki Amig’ with his ever-powerful voice. Lopes Brothers were at their usual best too singing a trademark duo.
The show was organized by United Friends Club, a well-known Goan club in Kuwait, popular for its football activities, and for holding regular Konkani events and supporting the cause of Konkani language and Goan art in general.
Goan drama and Konkani music, songs, fulfils its function to divert one’s mind from reality and drama lovers fall for the con. With an average crowd, the show seemed like a lovely antidote to enjoy an evening in this busy world.
Opening song of the evening sung by Irene-Gracy-Cajetan-Michael-Mario-Katty-Seby-Braz was a treat to watch. It depicted the love of Goans for football and sport in a country like Kuwait.
Laurente Pereira sang an expressive song ‘Ghatki Amig’ with his ever-powerful voice. Lopes Brothers were at their usual best too singing a trademark duo.
Michael D’Silva appeared in majority of the songs. His songs were based on the funny side of life. Michael’s first song ‘Postman’ reminded the audience of the glory-days of Goan postal service. In his other song, he encouraged the audience to sing-along to his tune of ‘Eth’la Barra’.
Kuwait’s Trio Kings Cajetan-Michael-Mario sure lived up to expectations singing in style with their blend of incredible voices. They sang ‘Bolatkar’, a song on recent issues in the society while their song with Clemmie was an absorbing song too.
Gracy Morais and young Clemmie (Cajetan de Sanvordem’s daughter) rendered their voice for a song called ‘Visiting’ which threw light on the hard-life faced by husbands abroad. Voices of both the women sounded exceptionally sweet.
Katty de Navelim’s ‘Posko’, was another beautiful song that captured hearts of audience. Bab Agnel’s song ‘Xirap’ was appealing too. Edward Estibeiro sang a marvellous song in the voice and attire of a male and female.
The ‘Songit Sanz’ had a variety of other songs by Zeferino Mendes, Seby Jr & Seby Mascarenhas, Braz de Parra, Anthony D’Silva, Agnelo Fernandes, etc. Esparansa & Gasper Crasto sang a rhythmic song choreographed with dance steps; the theme of the song was based on the ‘Last days of Earth’.
Maestro Shahu Almeida provided a one-man music for the entire show which was enthralling as usual.
‘Kazar Zatam, Punn?’ is play full of funny acts involving a father intense in getting his daughter married off to grooms that hop in with endless proposals.
Mangalorean
star Lucy Aranha and comedian
Nelson Colaso entertained the audience with their alluring acts. The presence
of the 2 stars was fabulous on stage. They made the audience laugh with peals
of laughter in all the skits of ‘Kazar Zatam, Punn?’. Nelson Colaso in
particular, a regular on Konkani stage in Kuwait, was highly entertaining with
his style and colorful costumes.
Gracy Morais, with her attractive outfits and delightful acts, was paired, this time, as a daughter to Cajetan de Sanvordem who played an autocratic role of an ex-military man. Irene Vaz and Clara Rodrigues made their presence felt too in the ice-breakers while Comedian Salu Faleiro played his part with gusto in a series of side-splitting jokes.
Gracy Morais, with her attractive outfits and delightful acts, was paired, this time, as a daughter to Cajetan de Sanvordem who played an autocratic role of an ex-military man. Irene Vaz and Clara Rodrigues made their presence felt too in the ice-breakers while Comedian Salu Faleiro played his part with gusto in a series of side-splitting jokes.
Clara Rodrigues was incharge of the sets while Felix de Merces, Jesrico Dias and Sunny Dias provided backstage support. The sound-system was provided by Anand.
Earlier, Cajetan Pereira, popularly known as Cajetan de Sanvordem based in Kuwait, released his maiden Konkani video album entitled, ‘Xiddukh Ravath’ (Be Alert) in Kuwait on 10th May 2013.
The video in a crystal clear DVD format was released at the beginning of the Songit Sanz.
All the singers, and people who supported the making of the album, were brought on stage at the presentation. An emotional Cajetan de Sanvordem spoke on the occasion after a lengthy ribbon was untied to release the DVD in a unique style. Among the dignitaries present on stage were Mr. Lawry Pinto, Mr. Bosco Leitao, Mr. Fidelis Fernandes, Mr. Raymond D’Sa, Mr. Tony Dias, Mr. Merces Dias, Mr. Thomas Dias, Mr. Agnelo D’Costa, Mr. Santana Ferrao, etc.
Cajetan de Sanvordem, a Kala Academy Award winner for Best Actor and Konkani Bhasha Mandal's Best Singer Award winner, has been in the limelight on Konkani stage – acting and singing in dramas, films and videos, for over 3 decades and remains one of the most popular and much loved artistes in Kuwait.
‘Xiddukh Ravath’ presents a number of songs composed by Cajetan de Sanvordem and Michael D’Silva. The music for the album is provided by Maestro Shahu Almeida while the classy Cinematography and Editing is attributed to Franky Fernandes. The inlay of the DVD is designed by T-Bush.
The album, shot entirely in Kuwait, features celebrated Gracy Morais, Clemmie Almeida, Katty de Navelim, Bab Agnel, Irene Vaz, Michael D’Silva, Mario de Majorda and Cajetan de Sanvordem supported by Clara Rodrigues, Baby Acacia, Jemima, Joshua, Aerosmith, Janet Franco, Braz de Parra, Domnic Mascarenhas, Agusto Fernandes, Danny Britto, John Furtado, etc. Picturisation of each song intertwined with rhythmic beats showcases the Goan spirit of Konkani-style songs -- making the album artistic, rich and melodious.
It’s a humongous task to organize any event in Kuwait. Members of United Friends Club deserve all credit for joining hands to host a memorable show. The current Managing committee of United Friends Club consists of: President - Cajetan Pereira (Sanvordem-Goa), V. President - Seby Menezes (Lottolim-Goa), Secretary - Joaquim Rodrigues (Utorda-Goa), Treasurer - Augusto Fernandes (Nuvem-Goa), Jt. Treasurer - Danny Britto (Cuncolim-Goa), Cultural Secretary - Michael D'Silva (Benaulim-Goa), Jt. Cultural Secretary - Laurente Pereira (Utorda-Goa), Sports Secretary - Alberto Azavedo (Vasco-Goa), P.R.O - Braz Rodrigues (Parra-Goa), Auditor - Menino (Cisco) Duarte (Siroda-Goa), Team Manager - Nicholas Rodrigues (Utorda-Goa), Team Coach - Teotonio Fernandes (Nuvem-Goa), Team Force - Albert D’Sa (Dramapur-Goa), Member - Ramesh Dessai (Cuncolim-Goa), Pedro Fernandes (Siroda-Goa), Member - Filano Braganza (Ponda-Goa), Member - Braz Fernandes (Navelim-Goa), Member - Philip Vaz (Curtorim-Goa).