A new generation of Goan female singers are challenging prejudices of male superstars and making breathtaking waves across the globe.
Among the glamorous, upcoming singers is Canacona born, Kuwait-based singer Michelle Rebello.
Daughter of Rita and Domingos Rebello, Michelle’s musical career started when she was spotted singing for her school and parish choir groups.
Right from an early age, Michelle participated in various singing competitions at school, and continued her art at college and parish events, and won many awards on the way.
In 2016, Michelle won 2nd place at the All Goa Singing Competition ‘Mhozo Tallo Aikat’ organized by Pilar Society’s Fr. Agnel School of Music.
In the same year (2016), she won the 1st Prize for Voice of Canacona.
In 2018, Michelle participated in the prestigious All-Goa ‘Goencho Avaz’ singing contest and was among the top finalists.
During the time, she was introduced to a Goan pop band called ‘Royal Status’ by Mr. Nazareth Barreto who taught her much about the finer skills of singing and music.
Michelle sang with Nazareth in his duo-band, and hosted many shows. She also sang with Marshon Fernandes in a duo band called ‘Revive’.
Michelle’s musical vocation began to move up when she started doing a number of YouTube videos.
“Among musical instruments, violin is my favorite and I am currently learning to play the ukulele,” says Michelle.
In 2019, Agnelo Antonio Fernandes approached Michelle and asked her to join his duo band in Dubai’s Viva Goa where she worked for 3 years. Michelle says she got to learn all the standard songs and popular music under Agnelo’s able guidance.
“It was a great stint working in Dubai,” reveals Michelle.
June 2022 saw Michelle move to Kuwait after her marriage to Macberth Fernandes who has been most encouraging source in her life.
“Singing will always be a part of me throughout my life,” says Michelle.
Michelle is set to glamorize Maestro Shahu’s musical show by her magnetic presence and power-packed voice.
𝗠𝗔𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗢 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗛𝗨’𝗦 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗢𝗡 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗰𝘁 ‘𝟮𝟮
‘𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗛 𝗝𝗜𝗩𝗢 𝗨𝗥𝗧𝗢𝗟𝗢’ will will be Maestro Shahu Almeida’s 7th Konkani Musical Show.
Shahu Almeida shows are always very stylish and funfare. He will be accompanied by Maestro Faustino Menezes, Dennis Gonsalves, Lennon Blasco Dsilva and Shahu’s son Aerosmith on the drums.
Artistes that will be seen on stage include: Laurente Pereira, Princewell Fernandes, Emeliano de Borda, Valencio de Santacruz, Polly de Curtorim, Simon Gonsalves, Babit de Zuari and Comedian Costy & Comedian Socorro --- all from London.
Kuwait-based artistes include Clemmie Pereira, Michelle Rebello, Olinda Fernandes, Esparansa Barretto, Valanka Fernandes, Gasper Crasto, Seby Dsilva, Comedian Bunu De Areal, and Simon Dias.
𝙈𝘼𝙀𝙎𝙏𝙍𝙊 𝙎𝙃𝘼𝙃𝙐’𝙎 𝙋𝘼𝙎𝙏 𝙎𝙃𝙊𝙒𝙎
While he has played for most of the shows held in Kuwait, Shahu Almeida’s popular shows staged in Kuwait and other parts of the Gulf and UK are as follows:
2011 - Tiatrist
2013 – Goencho Rakhonddar
2016 - Tiatristponn Devachem Dennem
2017 – Tumkanch Lagon Ami
2018 – Konknni Machiechi Seva
2019 – Ugddas Dovrun Ghele
2021 – Ixtta Ugddas Tuzo (Online Show)
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁: 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘀 – 𝟵𝟳𝟴𝟴𝟰𝟲𝟳𝟳, 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻 – 𝟵𝟲𝟬𝟬𝟳𝟬𝟭𝟰, 𝗡𝗮𝘇𝘆 – 𝟵𝟵𝟲𝟲𝟯𝟮𝟱𝟮, 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗷𝗼 – 𝟵𝟵𝟯𝟵𝟭𝟰𝟱𝟮, 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘆 – 𝟲𝟲𝟱𝟯𝟯𝟮𝟮𝟵