Kuwait: Popular Kuwait trio singers Mario de Majorda, Cajetan de Sanvordem and Michael D’Silva along with Kuwait’s well-known Maestro Shahu are set to rock Qatar Goans yet again.
This time, the stars are flying to perform in Qatar-based director Roseferns (Rosario) Tiatr 'NATHU' to be staged 19th May 2017 at Our Lady of Arabia church premises, Doha.
The drama also stars Comedian Agustine, Selvy, mimicry artiste Amresh Kamat, Dubai Trio and a host of Qatar's Goan and Mangalorean artistes.
Maestro Shahu will provide music for the show accompanied by talented local musicians.
KUWAIT TRIO - LIVING A LEGACY
A number of Goan singers have risen to fame from Kuwait. However, the Kuwait Trio singers remain most popular, well known for their composition and unique blend of voices.
After the legacy of legends -- late Rosary Ferns, Jose Rod, Mendes Brothers, Adolf (Buierantlo Munis fame), Marcus and Xavier, the Trio perhaps fall among the topmost 'resident' artistes in Kuwait.
Recent years, Kuwait Trio has performed in London, Qatar, Bahrain, Goa, etc, singing on various topics. They have given hit-after-hit, and are known to be professional-perfect in their art.
The much-loved trio are expected to sing their new compositions in Qatar.
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 artiste in Kuwait.
He has a DVD album of songs called ‘Xidduk Ravath’ to his credit which was an average hit.
Bab 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 superhit dramas such as 'Sambau', 'Anvddo' , 'Chuklelim Pavlam', etc.
Mario has traveled to Qatar, Bahrain and Dubai to act in Konkani dramas.
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.
MAESTRO SHAHU - THE MAGICIAN
Among the big names in contemporary Goan Tiatr music, name of Shahu (Francis) Almeida hailing from Macasana - Goa, shines among the stellar bracket at present with his indispensable contribution towards the art.
Apart from dramas, Shahu has continues to hypnotize his listeners to a magical sway with his band 2#Sharp as well.
Evolving into an ace drummer, he had the rare and splendid opportunity of honing his musical skills under the baton of Chris Perry, the eternal icon and consummate genius of Goan music.
Shahu has performed in UK, Muscat, Doha, Bahrain, Bangalore, Darjeeling, etc, and performed for top directors such as Prem Kumar, Roseferns, Jacob, Menino de Bandar, Pascoal Rodrigues, C.D. Silva, John D' Silva, Ben Evangelist, Rosario Rodrigues, etc, and almost all directors in Kuwait.
The Maestro also did a short musical stint playing 'live' music at Dubai's famous Viva Goa restaurant.
Shahu has been instrumental in the success of several mega Konkani dramas and shows.
Apart from providing music to all and sundry, Maestro Shahu has 3 volumes of DVD musical albums to his credit entitled ‘Hea Music-ak Lagon’, Musician (2010) and Tiatrist (2012). All have been remarkable hits, liked and appreciated by many across the Goan world.
The Goan community in Kuwait wishes the artistes, and the organizers in Qatar all success and a grand show.