By Gasper Crasto / Kuwait
Credit for the popularity of Goan Konkani songs perhaps goes to legendary singers such as Young Menezes, Kid Boxer, M. Boyer, Alfred Rose, etc.
Their legacy has been kept alive by many star singers of the Goan stage till today.
Lawry Travasso is one such star singer most respected for his melodious voice.
The superstar icon is expected to entertain Kuwait at the First ever GULF VOICE OF GOA Konkani singing competition.
The mega event organized by Goan Cultural Centre is scheduled to take place Friday 22nd February 2019 at Khaldiya University Auditorium, Kuwait.
Organized in aid of the Bahrain Cathedral, the event is supported by well-known Goan NRIs in the Middle-East - Mr. Carmo Santos, Agnello Fernandes and Bosco Leitao (Kuwait), Simon D’Silva (Doha Qatar), Gabriel Crasto and Francis Correia (Bahrain), Gabby de Chandor (Dubai), Anthony Lourenco (Muscat) and Joe Fernandes (Saudi Arabia).
LAWRY IN HIS EARLY YEARS
Lawry Travasso needs no introduction to Konkani audience. He has created a niche for himself as one of Goa’s melodious singer and a much sought after artiste.
Audiences across the globe including Mangaloreans, and especially Kuwait Goans always have high expectations of the gifted singer.
Before joining tiatr stage, Lawry was a keyboardist and main vocalist for band groups like ‘Little Coordinators’ and ‘Off Rhythm’.
Lawry was given a break in tiatr by his ‘ganv-bhav’ and celebrated playwright Shri John Claro.
RECORD-BREAKING PERFORMANCES
Having released over 60 audio albums and composed over 1000 songs till date, Lawry occupies a pride of place in Konkani music.
The singer has performed in various dramas, shows and symposiums all over the Konkan world including a visit to United States of America. Lawry also features in numerous VCDs and YouTube videos.
Lawry has also written and directed his own dramas and musicals. His maiden tiatr ‘Kagtachim Fulam’ in 2012 performed all over Goa while another drama titled ‘Bavlelim Fulam’ did well too.
Lawry’s latest drama ‘Povitr Fulam’ is scheduled to be released in April.
WATCH the Superstar Icon of Goan stage perform at the Gulf Voice of Goa mega event scheduled to take place at Khaldiya University, Kuwait on 22nd February 2019.
The main competition is classified for Gulf residents of Goan origin. 2 participants from each country are shortlisted to sing at the Grand finale that will see the crowning of best Gulf Goan male and female singers.
Apart from the competition, entertaining songs, dances and hilarious comedy skits will be a special feature of the show.
A number of delegates from the Gulf States, Goa, and Kuwait are expected to be in attendance.
A band ensemble with a contingent of musicians led by Kuwait’s Maestro Soccor D’Mello and Goa’s Norman Cardozo will form a fusion of music to energize the evening.
Performing artistes include:
OVERSEAS ARTISTES:
Goa’s Melody King Lawry Travasso
Celebrity singer/musician Velrose Pereira (Oman)
Goencho Avaz winner Classy Cardozo (Goa)
Rhythmic singer Michael D’Silva (Goa)
Celebrated Thomazino Cardozo & Irene Cardozo (Goa)
Sanio Fernandes (Dubai)
Avers Pereira (Oman)
Goencho Tallo (UAE) Winner Florinda Cardozo (Sharjah)
KUWAIT ARTISTES:
Mario Fernandes
Gracy Rodrigues
Querobina Carvalho
Comedian Nelson
Master Valentino Pinto
Esparansa & Gasper Crasto
Kuwaiti singer - Mubarak Al Rashid
COMPERES:
G.R. Crasto (Bahrain) & Anjali Amonkar (Kuwait)
MUSICIANS:
Succor D’Mello - Lead Guitar
Fredrico D’Mello - Keyboards
Norman Cardozo (Goa) - Organ
Faustino Menezes - Trumpet
Anthony Azavedo (Goa) - Saxophone
Roswyn Fernandes (Goa) - Drums
Menino Fernandes - Bongo
Ross D’Sa - Rhythm
Johny Fernandes - Rhythm
Flaviano Furtado - Bass
Vilma Fernandes – Violin
SHORTLISTED GVoG CONTESTANTS:
KUWAIT FINALISTS:
Romeo Brangaza
Zelia Rodrigues
BAHRAIN CONTESTANTS:
Aeral Paul Fernandes
Slenzita D’cruz
UAE CONTESTANTS:
John Pereira
Aviella D’souza
QATAR CONTESTANTS:
John De Sa
Natcey Barretto
OMAN CONTESTANTS:
Maurice Xavier Rosario
Velriza Pereira
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Flyer Design: Simon Dias – ImagEnations
ALSO READ:
https://gaspersworld.blogspot.com/2019/02/goan-stage-icon-lawry-travasso.html
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