By Gasper Crasto / Image Art – Simon Dias
Kuwait: Kuwait based famous Goan singers -- Alex & Michael Lopes, popularly known as Lopes Brothers, will once again delight the Kuwait Konkani audience in the mega show 'SATH PANVDDE' scheduled to be staged Friday 7th November 2014 at the American School Hall, Maidan Hawally starting 4.30pm sharp.
'Sath Panvdde' (Seven Steps) is a Special Tribute to Rosary Ferns, a celebrated Goan singer who passed away in 2011. The drama is written and directed by Rosary's brother Fidelis Fernandes and features a galaxy of well-known artistes from Goa and Kuwait.
The Lopes Brothers have created a niche for themselves as one of the best duo partners on stage with their unmatched, synchronized voices, and a style second to none. Perhaps they are the only brothers shining on Konkani stage after the legendary Kuwait-based Mendes Brothers.
In recent years, the Lopes Brothers have featured in almost every drama held in Kuwait and are well applauded for their presence and songs, and the message that they convey in each of their rendition. They also feature in some recent VCDs released from Kuwait.
The talented brothers hailing from Rivona, Goa, are all set to dazzle the audience with a special duo composed by their brother-in-law Nazareth Rodrigues, popularly known in tiatr circles as Nazy Rod – a renowned playwright and composer.
Apart from the Lopes Brothers, there are powerful and melodious duos, trios and quartets especially composed for Kuwait audience while the drama itself promises a captivating story full of dialogues and loaded with rib-tickling comedy sequences by star comedians from Goa.
Star-Cast of 'Sath Panvdde'
Star artistes from Goa will 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 Sequeira will team up with the band. DJ Marlon will provide the sound while Lekinson will be in-charge of stage setting.
Hall Management will be done by Derick Gomindes & Julio Cardoso while Laurente Pereira & Katty will be Stage Managers of the show.
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.
Chief Guests and other dignitaries
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).
A number of other distinguished dignitaries from Goa, Qatar, Oman, etc, are also expected to attend the show.
Gate-passes for the show
Gate-passes for the show can be availed from Benny – 66533229, Joe – 66625567, Derick Gomendis – 99659749, Julio Cardoso – 99519439, Nazi – 99663252, Katty – 96961548, Gasper – 99699514, Bernard – 55514282, Martha (Raja Stores) – 97634408, Rock Music – 50192530.
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