A number of Goan singers you might listen to now have gained ‘global’ recognition openly by singing on the internet.
With the World Wide Web at our fingertips, it only makes sense to have this technology to our advantage when trying to make it big. That is exactly what one of Goa’s most upcoming singer-musician has done.
With such incredible recognition, it may come as a surprise to hear that this super talent had a modest beginning posting his songs online.
After reading this article, it will become clear just how wide a reach the internet has in today’s technologic society.
SANIO FERNANDES - A STAR ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Sanio Fernandes, a Goan musician and singer, has recently taken the social media by storm making him a brand new and upcoming sensation of the Goan Konkani music world.
This passionate talent born on 31stDecember and hailing from the silent Seraulim suburb of neighboring Margao, presently resides in Dubai.
His songs released on the net have spread like wild fire receiving hundreds of shares and tens of thousand plus views within no time of their release.
SINGER WITH NATURAL FLAIRS
Sanio is actually a ‘natural’ stage comedian and started acting at a very young age in Tiatrs and village shows.
However, Sanio started his Konkani singing career in 2007 in Dubai. Some group of musician friends advised him to publish some of his fantastic songs online and that’s where his career of singing took off on the online world drawing attention of Goans living across the globe.
Ever since his online stardom, Sanio has been invited by a number of Goan organizations all over, and so far has performed in California (USA) and UK. He is scheduled to perform in Sydney, Australia soon.
Apart from being a singer, Sanio is a smooth musician and plays the guitar and keyboard.
In Dubai, Sanio is much known for his multi-talents and Konkani comedy acting skills.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
Professionally, Sanio is an Aviation enthusiast, holding a diploma in Aviation Business Management from Edith Cowan University, Australia, and holds a license as a Federal Aviation Authority Flight Dispatcher.
The talented Goan first came to Dubai in the year 2000 and works with the world’s fastest growing airline Emirates as a Standards Quality and Procedures Controller.
SOLO SINGER
Sanio has so far released 6 songs on social media. People get drawn to his singing style, striking presence, and charming expression which lights up his video frames.
His videos give him the reputation of being known as one of the most admired Goan Konkani singer today. This is clearly evident in the number of views, likes and shares for his songs released so far.
Some of Sanio’s online viral hits include:
• World Goa Day Launch Dubai Theme Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32B6A94FiCc
• Konkani maim bhas - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpLbg1Ng9ig
• Goa Mannik Udentichem - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29zh1xYoSPM
• Sao Joao song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBfu4u_ldgQ
• Xezari - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T1rXGK36uA
Sanio will be starring in Maestro Shahu’s musical ‘Tumkanch Lagon Ami’ singing at his best.
The show organized by Young Goans Club is set to provide top entertainment to Bahrainkars on 5th April 2018 at the Indian Club Auditorium, Manama starting 8.00pm.
The musical, with select artistes from Kuwait, Qatar, Goa, UK, etc, was a ‘Broadway’ hit in Kuwait few months back; the audience were treated to ‘rocking’ entertainment in a variety of songs and hilarious comedy.
‘Tumkanch Lagon Ami’ is the second musical of Maestro Shahu to be organized by YGC; his last show 'Tiatristponn Devachem Dennem' staged in 2016 was greatly entertaining.
ENTERTAINMENT-ENTERTAINMENT
Comedian John D’Silva, dubbed as the ‘Emperor of Goan Stage’ and ‘Prince Jacob’ will be major attractions of the show apart from a select cast including local artistes from the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Star performers include mimicry artiste Amresh Kamat (from Qatar), Bab Agnel (UK), Gracy Rodrigues, Clemmie Almeida, Esparansa, Laurente Pereira, Katty de Navelim, Gasper Crasto, Seby&Seby, and the famed Kuwait Trio of Cajetan de Sanvordem-Mario de Majorda-Michael D’Silva.
Other prominent artistes will include Raphael Noel from Cayman Islands, Sanio (Dubai), Quixote - Ophelia, Menino Fernandes, and latest political sensation from Goa Alison Gomes best known as Junior Francis de Tuem.
The show is directed by Maestro Shahu who will handle the music all by himself.
ORGANIZERS
Young Goans Club (YGC), one of the premier clubs of Bahrain, will host the show.
The club’s history dates back to 1953, and is famed for its sports, social and cultural activities of great excellence.
Young Goans Club continues to maintain and foster the Goan fraternal identity by welcoming, connecting and uniting the Goan community in Bahrain with its all-inclusive approach, thus helping to make its activities and events much fun and joy, and its programs meaningful.
‘Tumkanch Lagon Ami’ is the second musical show of Maestro Shahu to be organized by YGC.
