Kuwait: Popular Goan-based trio singers Mario de Majorda, Cajetan de Sanvordem and Michael D’Silva are set to capture hearts of Bahrain Goans with their latest hits in 'Bahrainche Goykar', a musical show to be held on 5th November 2015 at the Baan Saeng Thai Restaurant Auditorium, Bahrain.
The unique style musical is organized under the patronage of Young Goans Club and is directed by Jr. Luis Anthony and Claude Farrier.
Kuwait’s well-known Maestro Shahu will provide music for the show while Tibush Rebello of T-Bush International Films based in Kuwait will be a surprise attendee for the show as guest of honor.
A number of Goan singers have risen to fame from Kuwait. The Trio singers remain one of the most popular, well known for their composition and unique blend of voices. After the legendary late Rosary Ferns, Jose Rod, Mendes Brothers, Adolf (Buierantlo Munis fame), Marcus and Xavier, the Trio perhaps fall in the topmost pedestal. In recent years, the Kuwait Trio has performed in London, Qatar, Goa, etc, singing on various topics. They have given hit-after-hit, and are known to be professional-perfect in their art.
Also making the trip from Kuwait for ‘Bahrainche Goenkar’ is rookie singer Domnic Fernandes. A Konkani activist and a playwright-director in his own right, Domnic has been in the limelight for quite some time in Kuwait. This is the first time that he has been invited to perform overseas which is a great honor for anyone. No doubt, Domnic is highly excited about it.
Bahrain Tiatro director Jr. Luis and his actress wife Lourdin, who are well-known for their role in Bahrain Tiatro activities, should be highly commended for recognizing the talent of Domnic Fernandes and selecting him to visit the Kingdom of Bahrain despite Domnic’s domestic status in Kuwait.
Better known to ‘reading’ Goans across the Konkani world for his articles on ‘Gulab’, ‘Jivit’ magazines and his debates on various topics on facebook, Domnic is sure to ‘kill two birds in one stone (eka farak don bokim) during the visit by highlighting the importance of Romi Konkani.
‘BAHRAINCHE GOENKAR’ also includes Goa’s firebrand singer Francis de Tuem, Kenny and the famous Dubai Trio.
Bahrain based actors/singers supporting the famed artistes are Reginald De Curtorim, Francis Sequeira, Menino Fernandes, Avon Travon, Hilary Telis, Sujay Pinto, Stanley, Ronny, Melba, Samantha, Anamika, Lourdin, Austina, etc.
DOMNIC FERNANDES has an inbuilt passion for dramas, acting and singing.
He began acting and directing dramas at a tender stage of 14 years with his first drama ‘Dothiche Axek Lagon’. He later went on to stage ‘Piso’, ‘Dukh’, ‘Posro’ (23 shows), etc. Under DA Production, he also wrote and directed Carnival Khell for 5 years when he was just 17 years old in the late ‘80s, and also acted in Khell of Milagres de Ganapoga (Raia).
His recent drama ‘Amchem Khoim Chukta Sodun Kadd’, a tiatr with a solid theme and dialogues was staged all over Goa in the monsoon of 2014 and received rave reviews for the excellent story, comedy and songs, etc, from almost every Goan newspaper and magazine.
Domnic has been working in Kuwait since 2001 and is strongly involved in supporting church activities, Konkani language and drama. Domnic is currently the President of Kuwait Konknni Mogi (KKM)
CAJETAN PEREIRA – A FLAMBOYANT SINGER
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 artiste in Kuwait.
He has a DVD album of songs called ‘Xidduk Ravath’ to his credit which was an average hit. Cajetan was awarded by Tiatrist Academy of Goa (TAG) couple of years back.
STAGE GREAT MARIO DE MAJORDA
Mario Fernandes, popularly known as Mario de Majorda is one of the established stalwarts of Konkani Stage. Mario comes from the beautiful coastal village of Calata-Majorda, Goa. He came to Kuwait in 1983 and has been active on stage ever since.
Apart from singing, acting on stage and doing comedy roles, Mario has directed and staged dramas such as 'Sambau', 'Anvddo' , 'Chuklelim Pavlam', etc.
Mario has traveled to Qatar, Bahrain and Dubai to dress up in Konkani shows.
MICHAEL D’SILVA - A RHYTHMIC SINGER
One of Kuwait’s most popular singer and rhythmic composer, Michael D’Silva has been performing on stage in Kuwait since 1994. Known for his poetical composing, Michael first sang in Mario de Majorda’s drama ‘Sambau’.
Michael’s rhythmic singing style is perhaps unmatched on Konkani stage.
Michael has a couple of audio CDs to his credit and features in several Video CDs as well.
TIBUSH REBELLO - GOAN FILM PRODUCER
Winner of 3 International Awards for his Short Film 'The Letter', Goa born writer-director T-Bush shot into prominence with the production of first full-length Konkani E-cinema entitled 'BLACK Nhesop Atanchem Fashion’. He also produced a Hindi film from Kuwait called ‘Kahin Na Kahin Milenge.
The Goan community in Kuwait wishes the artistes, T-bush and organizers of ‘Bahrainche Goenkar’ all success and a grand show.