By Gasper Crasto, Kuwait
Kuwait: Mario Carneiro better known as Katty de Navelim, a versatile Goan singer regularly seen on stage in Kuwait, will be seen yet again in the unique, mega show 'SATH PANVDDE' scheduled to be staged in Kuwait - 7th November 2014, 4.30pm at American School Hall, Maidan Hawally.
'Sath Panvdde' (Seven Steps), a Special Tribute to Rosary Ferns, a celebrated Goan singer who passed away in 2011, is written and directed by Rosary's brother Fidelis Fernandes. It will feature a galaxy of well-known artistes from Goa and Kuwait.
Star artistes from Goa that will feature consist of Lawry Travasso, Xavier Gomes, Francis de Tuem, Chitra, Andrea, Marcus Vaz, Comedian John D’Silva, Comedian Sally & Comedian Joana.
Kuwait-based artistes include Cajetan de Sanvordem, Mario de Majorda, Michael D’Silva, Katty de Navelim, Laurente Pereira, Bab Agnel, Xavier Furtado, Lopes Brothers, Clemmie Almeida, Esparansa & Gasper Crasto.
Music for the show will be provided by Kuwait’s magical maestro – Shahu Almeida accompanied by his Jolly Boys. London-based Goan drummer Matias Rosario will team up with the band. DJ Marlon will provide the sound while Lekinson will be in-charge of stage setting. Management of the Hall will be done by Derick Gomindes & Julio Cardoso
Ms. Kyoko Matsukawa, a Japanese Researcher based in Goa will attend the show as a chief guest. Special guests that will be in attendance are Francis Correia (Bahrain), Simon D’Silva (Qatar), Tony Gonsalves (UK), Anthony de Varca (Dubai), Raymond D’Sa & Bosco Leitao. (Kuwait).
The director Mr. Fidelis Fernandes hails from Colva, Salcette, Goa.
Fidelis is President of the Konkani Heritage Kuwait (KHK) which has, in the past, presented Konkani tiatrs, one-act play competitions, singing competitions, and Konkani ‘songit sanz’ (musical) shows in Kuwait under his able direction.
Apart from his special composition, Katty, along with Laurente - another pillar of Kuwait Konkani stage, will control the stage management of the show.
Ex-President of popular tiatrists' fraternity - Kuwait Goa Tiatristanchi Sonvstha (KGTS), Katty has established himself among a horde of star performers as a singer and composer of immense calibre, wisdom and philosophy.
Katty started singing as a child while he was just in primary school. His talents were duly recognized when he participated in All Goa Singing Competitions and won many prizes.
Kuwait: Mario Carneiro better known as Katty de Navelim, a versatile Goan singer regularly seen on stage in Kuwait, will be seen yet again in the unique, mega show 'SATH PANVDDE' scheduled to be staged in Kuwait - 7th November 2014, 4.30pm at American School Hall, Maidan Hawally.
'Sath Panvdde' (Seven Steps), a Special Tribute to Rosary Ferns, a celebrated Goan singer who passed away in 2011, is written and directed by Rosary's brother Fidelis Fernandes. It will feature a galaxy of well-known artistes from Goa and Kuwait.
Star artistes from Goa that will feature consist of Lawry Travasso, Xavier Gomes, Francis de Tuem, Chitra, Andrea, Marcus Vaz, Comedian John D’Silva, Comedian Sally & Comedian Joana.
Kuwait-based artistes include Cajetan de Sanvordem, Mario de Majorda, Michael D’Silva, Katty de Navelim, Laurente Pereira, Bab Agnel, Xavier Furtado, Lopes Brothers, Clemmie Almeida, Esparansa & Gasper Crasto.
Music for the show will be provided by Kuwait’s magical maestro – Shahu Almeida accompanied by his Jolly Boys. London-based Goan drummer Matias Rosario will team up with the band. DJ Marlon will provide the sound while Lekinson will be in-charge of stage setting. Management of the Hall will be done by Derick Gomindes & Julio Cardoso
Ms. Kyoko Matsukawa, a Japanese Researcher based in Goa will attend the show as a chief guest. Special guests that will be in attendance are Francis Correia (Bahrain), Simon D’Silva (Qatar), Tony Gonsalves (UK), Anthony de Varca (Dubai), Raymond D’Sa & Bosco Leitao. (Kuwait).
The director Mr. Fidelis Fernandes hails from Colva, Salcette, Goa.
Fidelis is President of the Konkani Heritage Kuwait (KHK) which has, in the past, presented Konkani tiatrs, one-act play competitions, singing competitions, and Konkani ‘songit sanz’ (musical) shows in Kuwait under his able direction.
Apart from his special composition, Katty, along with Laurente - another pillar of Kuwait Konkani stage, will control the stage management of the show.
Ex-President of popular tiatrists' fraternity - Kuwait Goa Tiatristanchi Sonvstha (KGTS), Katty has established himself among a horde of star performers as a singer and composer of immense calibre, wisdom and philosophy.
Katty started singing as a child while he was just in primary school. His talents were duly recognized when he participated in All Goa Singing Competitions and won many prizes.
Katty's first performance was in a tiatr called ‘Josephinacho Fuddar’ staged at Aquem Baixo, Navelim by the Holy Cross club. Katty was around 8 years then. As a teenager, he sang in various dramas all over Salcete and some villages of Bardez. The songs included decent as well as comedy ‘clowns’.
Katty has acted in troupes of C.D'Silva, Patrick Dourado, etc, all over Goa. His performance in the lead role in Patrick Dourado’s famous non-stop drama ‘Bhavacho Cheddo’ remains one of his most memorable performances. It was also his debut in acting along with another Goan star actor Mario Menezes.
Katty with his wife Antush, and daughters - Valency (left) and Sonia (right)The mercurial singer landed in Kuwait in 1982 and has featured regularly on stage since 2001 - be it a Konkani drama, a musical show or Goa Day celebrations.
Katty has sung under renowned Goan directors such as Marcus Vaz (Almachea Disa), Joe Fereira, Laurente Pereira (Hea Gharachim Dharam Bond), Simon Gonsalves (Challis Dis Challis Rati), Rosary Ferns (Tumkam Lagon Jielom & Kuwait Soddun Vetana), etc. He also took part in Patrick Dourado's drama ‘Tujem Rogot’ organized by Navelim Youth Centre in 2004.
Katty presented his debut Konkani Album ‘Dennem’ in 2002 and released his second album in Kuwait titled ‘Ugddas Tumcho’ in September 2006. Both albums were well received by Goan Konkani lovers. Katty's next album, a VCD with a skit titled ‘Ghor’, is still in the pipeline.
Katty has featured in various VCDs and can also be seen in T-Bush's First Konkani E-Cinema 'BLACK'. The well-known star is sure to enthrall the audience with his singing and presence in 'Sath Panvdde' on November 7.
Watch out for more details on the show.
Also Read Katty's Archived Interview: Goan Star: Katty de Navelim