Links to Konkani Songs & Lyrics

Tis Dinar - Jr. Rod

A real story in kwt.....

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Goddpeak Poilo Man - Jr. Rod

I m not sure if I sent this song earlier....but this is one song that Jr. Rod sang
and this song is a Zuppati for one Tiatrist....it means the writer of the song has first respect. Not all tiatrist sing their own composed songs...but they have writers who compose the songs for them...but these writers are never given the credit....


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Eddie

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Fashion Street - Jr. Rod

Another hit song of Jr. Rod....Fashion Street is in Mumbai..near Cross Maidan Dhobitalao..(Mumbai-Goa Bus stop)....This street is famous for clothes, and you will find teenagers shopping around for clothes and fashion accessories at very cheap rates. They say its mostly export rejected clothes. Bandra Linking Road and Hill Road (Elco) is also famous for clothes n shoes....Elco is famous for imported and latest fashion clothes.

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Josefa - Jr. Rod

Jr. Rod is son of late Minguel Rod, and is a good composor of songs...this week I will send some of his old songs...I have compiled a seperate album of Jr. Rod - as best of Jr. Rod, although he has also released his own CD Forever Hits of Jr. Rod.

Like most of the Konkani songs...this song also maybe a real incident happend in Goa...listen to the words carefully.....

Dev Borem Korum

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Padricho Sermanv - Peter de Arambol??

This song is from the latest n first album of Jr. Francis de Mandrem.."Maim Paiche Xirap"...and the singer is Peter de Arambol...(not very sure).

This is very common with the Tiatrist,...I heard of similar stories about one famous singer from Mumbai...any guess who the tiatrist refered to in this song??

Good song.

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Dothik Roddta - Minguel Rod

from the Album "Nov Bhurgeachm Pai"

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Bobor - Minguel Rod

From the album "Nov bhurgeancho Pai" produced by Jr. Rod...
thanks to GR Crasto for sharing this song

Dev Borem Korum
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Mae Perpet Succor - Lorna

From the album...'Tunch Mozo Adar....of Lorna

Celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour in Mahim..Mumbai
...Happy Feast!

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Gulfkarank Pavor - M.Boyer

From the audio cassette 'Soro' by Avers.

There was a time (70's, 80's) when girls would prefer marrying mostly boys settled/working in Europe, US, n Gulf...this song was sung during this time..:)


Dev Borem Korum
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Palkachim Neketram - Jr. Rod

This song is from Jr. Rods album Palkachim 5 Neketram.

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Lyrics - PALKACHIM NEKETRAM - by Jr. Rod


Mhojea Pai-n palkar, zatoch vavr kelo
Ghoddun kantaram borim, kantorist zalo.
Hokont boroinar director zavun ghelo, tis ani don idadir taka apoun vhelo
Aum lhan astana mhojo Pai Minguel Rod melo.

Ch:
Mhojo pai somptokuch, chintlem tiatrist zaunk
Rito zalo zago, Chintlem borun divunk
Kantaram aikun paicheim, urba lagli mhojea angant euunk.
Thoddea tiatrist paichea, vavurleat zaiteoch, maka adhar divunk.

Paichea tiatr dakhoun, nachonk suru kelem
Poiloch palkar eivunk matxem kalliz bhilem
Zaitea tiatrant nheson palkar zoit vhelem
Hem sogglem Devachem podven zalem
Ghoddun kantaram mhunnonk Devan mhaka ghinean dilem.

Ch:
Ekea art-i vorvim, khorench munis voir sorta
Boreao kornneo korit, mortoch teo Sorgar vorta
Thoddea tiatrists asat, hat ghalun khandar, pottank rag dortat
Aum tankam kainch mhuno nam, Dhonnia bhogos tankam
kiteak tea retir kortat

Boro tiatrist zaunk, sangnnem monon dor
Boro partist zaunk, bhor gheun tum part kor
Mijeas vhoddponn gorv, konxeak marit tor
Hea Lanvikai boron, Ek dis zatolo kantorist, boroinanar

Ch:
Tujea monant ghoddoi, mhojea kantrachim utram
Soddanch jannot nheson, palkar kor tum kantram
Konknni bhas samballun, dovoria Goa unch tin lettrem
Magtam bhurgea voir sorunk, unchlea panddear urunk
Palkachim Neketram



Ghodpi ani Gaupi: Jr. Rod

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Somplelea Tiatristank Xrod’dhanjoli - CARMO ROD

Somplelea Tiatristank Xrod’dhanjoli
- John Gomes Kokoy

CARMO ROD

Ek Mhan Kantorist Greg bhaxentlean mousike mhollear mousikos sobdantlo vixexonn ani to khoinchei kolek zanv kovita, nattok ani nach, kivam songitak ani vadan kaddil’lea avaza khatir vapuddttale. Romkaramni, Greg lokam koddlean songit usnnem ghetlem ani Latintlem musica aslem tem Konknnint muzgaponn zalem. Eka kallar, vhoddlea ani sumarachea muzgancheo balvaddeo mhollear Igorjecheo xalla axil’leo – teo atam zhollkonant. Lok- priya ani namnnechim songitkaram ani kantoristam Bharot bhor Hindi cholchitram sobhoitat. Amchea adlea kaim tiatristamni oslea balvaddeancho boro faido kaddlo ani dekhunuch te songit xikle ani tachea adharan nove-nove sur rochle ani aplim kantaram surngailim. Solfam noko asleleamni ap-aplea bhejeancho upeog kelo, karonn kosloi novo sur jikhun dhorpant te borech laik axil’le. Thodde crooner bore, punn tanche kodden novim ghoddpam vo gitam rochunk tank naxil’li. Oslea mhan kantoristam modlo amcho ek somplolo tiatrist mhollear: CARMO PIEDADE RODRIGUES.

Amam Goenkarank songitachem pixem laglolem asa ani dekunuch zolmak thavn moro porian ami hea bolladik hotiaracho upeog kortanv. Songit mhollear ‘sonvsarik othmik bhas’ hem konnacheanuch visrunk zaina. Kerollantlea Divine Retreat Centre hatunt nnov satolleancho retir kortana, ami thoim songitacho kitlea toramni vapor kortat tem khas dolleamni pollelem ani kanamni aikolem. Jin’sam bhasamni (Inglez, Moratthi, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam ani Konkni) zovoll zovoll xembor odhikuch bhokti gitam ami aikolim, hem zalench; tea bhair songitachea adharan gorvam-mhosranchem dud vaddovpant adhar zata ani zhaddam sud’dam songitachea nadar borim follam-fulam ditat, hem-i pollevn kaddlem.

NIRMONN cholchitrant NACH ATANCHE hem git CARMO ROD hachea avazan A.R.Souza Ferrao chea onttancher ami aikolam. He ghoddnuke udexim tea cholchitrak loklok choddlo hem konnacheanuch bason vocho nezo. Oxem sangtat ki tem rikordd korche adim, onek gavpeanche talle topaslole mhunn ani akhrek CARMOcho avaz eog’eo oso mell’llo mhunn.

CARMO, Osollnnechea Orelant Julaiache 16ver 1939 vorsa zolmolo Agostache 13ver, 1975 vorsa, to Mumboint somplo. Tacho nimanno haves ballgun, Osollnneant tache kuddicher xevottache sonvskar korpant aile. Tachem pret ghorantlem bhair kaddttana, muzgamni jen’na tannem fank zoddil’lea OPINION POLL gitacho sur sovkasaien vazoilo, ten’na hajir axil’lea soiream ani ixtt-mitranchea dolleantlean ghosghoxit dukam vanvtalim. Tachea mornnan, Maria-k ghorkar ani eklech dhuvek bapui nam zalo, Jennifer, tacho bhavui bi ek tiatrist ani sodheak Kuwait asta.


Survek, CARMO Inglezintlean logna dobajeank ani bhovxik nachank gaitalo. Tacho kherit ek nog mhollear torekvar Konknni lok-gitanchi bhoros (Ami chedde, bhangra gulle.., Chol nachum-ia, vazoi tujem toblem, adi, adi). Ten’na to barik-sarik AVC-int tiatramni nhestalo. Vevsaik Konknni machier poilem pavl tannem Bhangwaddi rongbhuincher dovorlem. The Goan Dramatic Group hannim ek ugtti spordha addail’li zantunt xoukin toxech vevsaik gavpi vantto ghetale. VOL hea gita udexim CARMOn poilem inam’ melloilem. Hea vhoddlea zoitan to, C. Alvares, Robin Vaz, Alfred Rose, Jacint Vaz, John Claro, Jephsis Hitler, Kokoy ani sabar dusrea digdorspeanchea tiatramni gitam ani sovongam korun, Goenkaram modlo Pat Boone koso chokmoklo. Ek sarkhim dha vorsam tannem Konknni machi gazoili. CARMO, Saxttintlea fanki songitkar, Chinchonnecho somplolo Carlito Rodrigues hachea Radio Serenaders ani Vell’lechea Josinho mestrichea AVC Pops hea donui pongddank gavun, borich namna zoddunk pavlolo.

Tiatristponnant astana, CARMOn he tiatr machier haddle: SOMDIRAN, AFRICA, AVOICHI AS, DEVACHO HUKUM – PADRICHO GHUTT (jidik poddon ekech ratiam modem boroilolo tiatr), GRESTKAIEK LOBDON ani TEGANKUI FAXI FAVO (nimanne tin tiatr rochpi hanvuch axil’lom). OPINION POLL, INDEPENDENCE, BHANGRACHEM XITU, XIKOP GORJECHEM, MARLON BRANDO ani VONIM-DEOR – him tannem mhonnlelim gitam borinch gazlim. Carmo-Anita hanchem zoddpem eka kallar borench chokmoktalem ani tanchea zodd-gitancho (zoxim: PARCEL RAKHO & KOREZM) tiatr-pollennar azun ugddas kortat. Punn Opinion Poll hea gitant mat tannem aplo khoro jadu dakholl kelo. Tannem gaileleam modlem sogleam von bes borem git khoinchem? Oso ami vichar kortoch, to taboddtob zabab ditalo: Poilem – OPINION POLL, dusrem – OPINION POLL ani tisrem – OPINION POLL. Hangasor, mhaka spoxtt sangin dista ki: Kitloi avgodd sur jikhun dhorpant ani punzavpant CARMOk lagtolo anik dusro tiatrist naxil’lo: Goroz ten’na taka gitam ghoddun divpak mhaka umed ani khuxalkai bhogtali ani unnem odhik 25 tori novim gitam hanvem tache svadin kel’lim. Moro sor, to mhaka dhin’vaxi ravlolo.

CARMO, zorui tiatr machier mhojea von fattlo, torui mhaka boroch lagim aslo. Amche sobhav, gunn ek-sarkhele – mat tori veglleponn naxil’lem mhollear zatalem. Svotontrtaiek axel’le ami, amchench khorem korpi.

Atam ek lhan-xi gozal. 1965 vorsantlea Otumbrant, Mumboi sakun hanvem Goeam ievpak tharail’lem. Hanv logni vorgant proves korcho axil’lom. CARMO, Bori Bunder (V.T.) ixttixnar mhaka pavounk ail’lo. Reil gaddien suttpachi xitti maril’li. Torui CARMO ag-ghaddientuch axil’lo. Oin vellar, apunnui Goeam ievpak raji zal’lo. Hanvem ani Mathilda-n 31.10.1965 tarkher eka-mekak logn-sonvskar dil’lo. Ami Goeant pavlele tea disak thavn logna dis meren, soglli maddavoll korpant CARMOn adar ani sohokar dil’lo, hem mhojean visrunk zaina.

CARMO, zolman gorib zalearui, dekhin songit mogi ani Devachi kurpa axil’lo utorlo. Pat Boone – ho mukutt taka poripurnn sobtalo. Spoxtt disnnari ani thav lagnnari bhitorli sfurti taka iontram fuddem vhortali ani tulla korum nezo toslea sulakiponnak pavoitali, VOL, OPINION POLL ani NACH ATANCHE hea tinui gitancher tiatr ani film pollennar itle vegim visor ghalit oxem mhaka zalear disona.

Aplo fuddar rosroxit korche khatir to Kuwait gelo. Ani ekdam thoim pavtokuch tachi bholaiki bigoddli. Bharotant portolea uprant tachea mendvachem operasanv kelem. Tem folladik zal’lem ani to Kuwait desant portolo. Anikui gondoll zavn, CARMOk novean Mumboi haddlo ani okosmat Bombay Hospitalant tannem prann soddlo, 13.08.1975. To somptokuch, 1976 vorsantlea Mai mhoineanche 9 tarkher, B. Salcete hannem borovn digdorxit kel’lea GHATKI IXTT tiatrant, Voddy-Kunkolle ratchea 10.00 vaztam PAT BOONE hem kantar hanvem tachea ugddasak gailolem – zaka lagon mhaka “Boro kantorist” mhunn sorgest Evagrio Jorge hanchea hatantlean inam’ favo zal’lem.

CARMO ROD kosleim sovong taddak uddoitalo – tem magir mogeachem, virachem, kholnaikachem, fokannerachem, zantteachem vo mhatareachem pasun zanv. Gitam ghoddunk vo tiatr borounk tache kodden zomlena zait, punn mhan gaiok ani kolakar mhunn ami taka chepem kaddtanv. Jephsis Hitler hachea BHAV ANI ZAV tiatrant tannem aplea khoddegant bhumikank ani rosroxit avazak nimanno adeus kel’lo.

Konkani Kovita: Amche Tiatrist

V-Ixtt Konkani potr-ar xhappun ailoli Konkani Kovita


Amche Tiatrist


Goenkar amche ximpoddleat sonvsarachea konxeamni

Goemkar uxear mhonn vakhannleat sabar mon’xamni

Goenkarank Devan bhorleat kherit denneamni

Tim denim vaprun nanv zoddlam amchea tiatristamni



Punn aiz-kal amche tiatrist zaleat ekdomuch chodd
Thoddeanchim kantaram aikun kannank ietat dista fodd

Somple te A. Mendes, A. de Candolim, Souza Boy, Con-Nel M. Dod

Nanv dovrun gele Alfred, C. Alvares, Jacinto Vaz, Kid-Young-Rod


Adle amche tiatrist zoborxe dusreachi marinasle kopi,

Atanche zaitech aplea matheak konnachi-i kaddun ghaltat topi

Thodde aplim kantaram gaitat gorvan fuloun apli xati

Khoro tiatirst zaun asta toch kantaram ghoddpi ani mhonnpi



Toxech zaitech aplea kantarancheo kessetti mhonn kaddtat

Famad tiatristank aplim kantaram mhonnpak kessettimni ghalta

Tosleo teo kessetti vazoitoch tantunt kitem asa tem gomta

Kantaranche bodlek tacher vazta tem songituch borem lagta.



Goeant amchea zaite ghoddpi-gavpi tiatrist asat lipon

Noxiban te babdde goribaiek lagon urleat chepon

Duddu aslole duddvanchea forsan dakhoitat aplem vhoddponn

Sotachem boroup korun dakhoitat tem ki khore tiatrisponn.



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COMEDY SONG "ADIM ANI ATAM" by M. Boyer

LYRICS OF COMEDY SONG "ADIM ANI ATAM" by M. Boyer

by Domnic Fernandes




Whenever M. Boyer sang a comedy song, the moment he made an entry on the stage, people went berserk and whistled before he could even start to sing a song because they knew they were out for a treat; he never let them down. For comedy song, his specialty was dancing on the stage in the form of an “attko” (number 8) - just as one performs an “attko” when taking a motorcycle riding test! He would enter the stage and go into an “attko” and stop only when he began to sing a song; he repeated the “attko” at the end of each chorus. He is the only singer to be encored with whistles and shouts “anko ieo, anko ieo, anko ieo” (encore, encore, encore - come again, come again, come again) for around a dozen times per song.
Fast
composer as he was, he composed lines instantly and added them to the original song which is what made the public to encore him; they wanted to hear more lines from him than the usual 3 verses and 3 choruses. When people would not stop encoring him, he would appear on the stage for the last time and request the public either in the form of an extra verse/chorus or simply verbally not to bother him again as the director was already upset because the tiatro was getting delayed. Here is one of his comedy songs which he sang in 1978 in “DEV NIT” tiatro by the late Conception (of Anthony-Nelson-Conception trio fame) in Mapusa, Bardez, Goa. The song consists of four verses and five choruses instead of the usual 3 verses and 3 choruses:




“ADIM ani ATAM”

I
Adim cheddo-cheddum mogan poddtoch, kazar zatoch, mhunno sonvsar tannim kelo
Adim dadlo jetan fuddem cholo, bailo lhollu pattlean oxeo alo
Adim bailo ghovachem nanv ghevunk bhietalim, mhunno amcho zait khuim gelo
Atam ‘Caitan’ mhunnon martat ulo, bailen denknno ghalo, mhunttoch ghov zata lolo
Atam ‘Caitan’ mhunnon martat ulo, bailen denknno ghalo, mhunttoch ghov zata lolo

Chorus
Adlim kazaram, hoi chintun roddonk ieta
Atancheo bailo ghovank rokddeoch divorce dita
Gorjechea vellar kombieo soddun amkam veta
Dadle ami kombea baxen sad ghalunk urle puta

II
Adim kazarank kaibore dans nacho - Lancer, Polk, Contradans povpacho
Atam Samba vazoilear nachtat Rumba - makddam baxen dans nhoi to hanspacho
Adim kaido aslo engage korunk, upkar korun ek dans nach mhunn apnnancho
Atam kaido konnankui voddpacho, bailen dans nachpacho ani ghovan mar khavpacho
Atam kaido konnankui voddpacho, bailen dans nachpacho ani ghovan mar khavpacho

Chorus
Adleanchem nesop kitem, kosli tanchi chalu
Ap-aple damink vorot Pedru, Ladru, Salu
Nachovpak eilear, ghovak sang mhunn sango Filu
Atam konnanchei bailek ghevn motor chalu

III
Adim bailo ghov Gulfan ghelo mhunntoch, gharan bhosson vatt poitalim chittichi
Atam bailo ghov Gulfak ghele mhunntoch, zonelar bhosson vatt poitat cheddeanchi
Adim bail ek, dusreak kednanch bhulonasli, chintun apunn ghorkarn mhunn ghovachi
Atam bailank bhirant nam Devachi, kumar zata Pedruchi, avoi chovgam bhurgeanchi
Atam bailank bhirant nam Devachi, kumar zata Pedruchi, avoi chovgam bhurgeanchi

Chorus
Atanchea bailank sonvoieo zaleat vankddeo
Ghovachea ragan Passporti kortat rokddeo
Arabam borim bonvon bhoreoch ghaltat fugddeo
Moroncheak Goyeam ieatat, zavn sukleleo bokddeo

Here comes the bonus verse and two choruses after the encore:

IV
Adlea tempar kazar zavn ghovan kiteim mhunnot tor, bailo asleo sonsun vorpacheo
Atam bailo vhoddle zaleat re devchar, ghovan kiteim mhunnot tor zogddim korpacheo
Avem Goyem ak’kem bonvon pollelam bhavanim, sogleam ganvam poros bailo boreo Bardezcheo
Punn Bardezan konnui bailo mosteo kortat zalear hanv sozmotam teo mhunn Ponnjecheo
Punn Bardezan konnui bailo mosteo kortat zalear hanv sozmotam teo mhunn Ponnjecheo

Chorus
Bhavanim kitem kazar, kovta takach kovta
Bailo atancheo ghovachea ragan Bomboi danvta
Passporti korun Bomboi sarkim jetan danvta
Tankam thuimsor Arab rokddeoch visa ghevun ravta

Chorus
Bhavanim, bailanim adim kaiborem vid sarlam
Dha bhurgeanchi maim distali champeak ek ful ful’lam
Atancheo bailo forak rokddinch voitat korlam
Tea bailank strong poddtat farmacintlim pirlam




ADIM ani ATAM, M.Boyer-achem kantar khuimchech casettir nam; tem hanvem ostogim Mapxeam Narvekar tiatrachea mattvant record kelelem.


From Dom’s antique shelf!


Moi-mogan,

Domnic Fernandes
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The Trio KID-YOUNG-ROD

Around the second half of the last century great stalwarts like Minguel Rod,
Aleixinho de Candolim, C. Alvares and others took “Konkani tiatro” to great
heights. This period was termed as the “The Golden Era of the Tiatro.”
Goans were still under the Portuguese rule and would continue to be under
its ‘hukumat’ until December 19, 1961!

The Konkani tiatro has evolved over the years as a powerful medium for mass
communication, and the yesteryear tiatrists ensured that they made the best
use of the medium through which they conveyed their messages to the public.

Among others, the three great pillars of the golden era were KID-YOUNG-ROD
(Kid Boxer, Young Menezes and Minguel Rod); they went on to become the most
popular combination of the period.

Kid Boxer was stationed and worked in Bombay. His songs were so powerful
that they shook the Indian government at the Center. When he sang a song
criticizing the Indian government for Goa’s liberation, he was arrested in
Bombay, imprisoned in Nasik jail, sacked from his job with the Central
Railways and deported to Goa. Immediately after Goa’s liberation, he was
again arrested in Goa for rendering a hard-hitting “zupatti” against the
Indian government for which he was branded as anti-Indian, but that did not
stop him from criticizing the Indian government; instead, he became all the
more powerful. Such was the might of Kid Boxer’s songs! The lyrics of his
songs were mostly based on “opari” (proverbs) for which he was renowned!

Young Menezes will go down in the history of tiatro fraternity as the only
tiatrist who was able to sing songs at jet speed. Just like the fastest
sprinter who runs 100 meters dash race in the least time in seconds, he too,
broke the record by singing the most words per minute! Many tried to copy
him then, including Peter Gomes (ex Salgaonkar goalkeeper) from Calangute,
but nobody could get close to his speed; he was unique. Young Menezes was
always welcomed on the stage with a big applause but once he began to sing a
song there would be silence because if one was to follow what he sang he/she
had to be attentive or else the words would fly off from the top of the
head! His songs, especially political ones, were an exercise for people to
go home and ruminate; sample follows in the song below.

As for Minguel Rod, we all know that he was one of the geniuses of the
Konkani stage. He too, did away a lot of social evil and brought about
changes in the society through his songs. It is a pity that none of our
yesteryear stalwarts’ children followed in their parents’ footsteps
professionally, except Jr. Rod, who began his career as a tiatrist and
continues to date as one of the best professional tiatrists.

In the following song, Jr. Rod presents us the above-mentioned three
characters by singing one each verse and chorus of their original songs:

"KID-YOUNG-ROD" by Jr. Rod

I
Kid-Young-Rod mhuttlear adim gaztalem nanv
Tanchim kantaram aikonk lok marun ietalo dhanv
Mozo pai sonvsar soddun gelo mhunn bhogtam fugasanv
Aiz tacho ugddas korunk tacho ek vers chorus mhunntam hanv

Bhoinnim zobor mhaka bhogta dukh
Disandis vaddta mhunn dothinche rukh
Itleim tum ibaddit voitai tujem sukh
Punn hantun nam gho tuji koslich chukh

Te dothik lagon tum dukhan navta
Chintun tuzo fuddar ful koxem bavta
Ti doth punzavnk tum sirvisek ravta
Thoddim ankvarponnar maimieo zavnk pavta

II
Mojea paiche khambe kantaram mhunnpi Kid-Young zoddidar
Te kantarancho dunvor kori soddlelea porim far
Young-hachea fast kantarank xebaski ditalet Goenkar
Atam aikat Young koxem korta poi tem kantar

Mhaka tuka, tuka mhaka soglleank amkam thoddo teomp ravpachem
Devan soglleank amkam ginean dilam bore baxen uzar kelear borem sukh
gavpachem
Varear bonvchea ganzilanchem kam bhavanim fokot eka-teka kunsam lavpachem
Ganvan bore baxen ravot ani bore baxen cholot, ganvan sogllem borem
zavpachem

Neich ghoddun haddlea kannim, ghoiruman bhosla tho vannim, moskar uddki
marun fulam chinvun ros pita chani
Adim Black Line puddo dhanim, atam zalo cheallisanim, hi khobor soglle
zannam Delhik noko asli rannim
This world is very funny tell me why you’re laughing sonny, adim hanv uddean
cheese khatalom, atam chopati with honey
Thoddeach tempan Goyeam fuim bond zavpachi fenni, fenni bond kelear rendrank
pensanv dilear puro tennim
Amerikak tirip martam, vhoddlem rocket magon haddtam, soglleam rendrank
tentun bhortam magir chondriman voir roitam
Tentun kavote kirlavn kaddtam, magir bhattieo chalu kortam, Goyeam soro bond
zait tumkam zavo titlo daddtam

III
Khorench Young Menezes-ak azunui favo vhodd maan
Tannem fast kantaram mhunnon dakoilem tiatristank
Tosoch Kid Boxer oparinchea kantaranim azun asa tann
Dekun Kiddacheo opari atam aikat sintidan

Mim kevrila ala vota Goela, kai fine zaga mure dhandela
Thonddu dukhachi mannsa bogaila, ar’re xethkari gaborte bhattkarla
Va very good night, bhattkar light, xethkari xeth korun raddtta mhunnche kai
re, atam tras dite vaitt, atam tumich boga saib, dita bolun pian vazta
savkarachi wife

Mi Goela dete vote maddachi, avxila bore mhunntat kazunchi
Bomboila gete vote dobbeachi, punn baiko bolte guttan iete tonddachi
Hadnaim fuk, baiko marte bukh, jasti zali tor ti sangte bhair zavn zop
Ar’re darucha rop, mhunnchem jivitacha fog, mister telling to drink me
komblleacho sop

From Dom’s antique shelf!

Moi-mogan,
Domnic Fernandes
Anjuna/Dhahran, KSA


25/11/2005

WHISTLING A HAPPY TUNE, IN YESTERDAY'S GOA

WHISTLING A HAPPY TUNE, IN YESTERDAY'S GOA

BY DOMNIC FERNANDES
jyodom at hotmail.com

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Writes Domnic Fernandes, the author of
"Domnic's Goa: A Nostalgic Romp Through A
Bygone Era" (Abbe Faria Productions, Goa
2007): "This is my last article on Goanet
before I retire and return home for good
at the end of this month (October 2007).
I am looking forward to returning to my
beloved Anjuna where I shall once again
enjoy nature and make it part of my
life." Goanet looks forward to many more
articles from Goa.
Incidentally, October 4 is Domnic's
birthday, so warm greetings to him. The
author can be contacted at Dhahran, KSA
Tel: (966 3) 877-2744; Home: (966 3)
876-2676; Mobile: (966 5) 0281-9101
------------------------------------------

Music is the soul of the cosmos. It is found everywhere from
the rustling of the trees, to the playful streams, to the
pitter-patter of the raindrops, and in every human being.

Boy, am I glad I was born and bred in Goa? People keep asking
me: "What is it that makes you like Goa so much? What has Goa
given you so much that you write so much about it?" My plain
answer: "Don't ask what Goa has given you but ask yourself
what you have given to Goa!"

As far as I am concerned, Goa became part of my life the
moment I was placed on this planet and breathed the first
breath; since then I have breathed nothing but Goa's nature.
In my eyes, Goa was and still remains the same. I may be
writing on the past of Goa, but by the same token I move with
the times; anyone who does not move with the times and merely
clings on to the past is bound to have a tough time surviving
in today's world where 'survival of the fittest' is the norm.



Life in the countryside is always wonderful but it was much
more so during our childhood in the Fifties and Sixties! I
love to wake up listening to nature's sounds -- the birds
singing all around -- because that's the way I grew up. Yes,
I am talking about my childhood from over half a century ago.

In the good old days, nature formed part of our lives. There
was no alarm clock, no mobile alarms, no TVs with wake up
systems, and the like. We went to sleep and were awakened by
the nature. We woke up to the birds' chirping, squirrels'
singing, cats' meowing, dogs' barking, goats' bleating, cows'
bellowing.... everything around us bustled in a natural way.

The first sounds one hears in Goa at daybreak are the cawing
of crows -- caw-caw; caw-caw; caw-caw. This is followed by
cuckoos' cries -- ku-uu, ku-uu, ku-uu, ku-uu and
'kdd?'u-kdd'du, kdd'du-kdd'du, kdd'du-kdd'du, kdd'du-kdd'du,
kdd'du-kdd'du, kdd'du-kdd'du, kdd'du-kdd'du, kdd'du-kdd'du,
'kdd'du-kdd'du, kdd'du-kdd'du!

While we were asleep and watched adventurous dreams, suddenly
the sounds of nature would reach our ears and wake us up.

We would get up, sit on our 'bixeannem' (bedding), and say
our morning prayers while still rubbing our eyes, and then
step out in the balcony of the house to watch nature's wonder
in the form of birds and animals.



We would then reach for the leaves of a mango, cashew or
guava tree in order to prepare a rough and ready brush to
brush our teeth -- we brushed our teeth to the rhythm of
birds' chirping.

The only common musical instrument we saw during
our childhood was a 'rebek' (violin), which
Pedrinho Fernandes, mistir (mestre or choirmaster)
of Anjuna church held in his hand like a 'piddo'
(coconut leaf stem) and played every day at mass
and on every occasion, including a ladainha
(litany) whenever he was called to play. The
violin was like a toy for him.

The only musical instrument that children could lay their
hands on freely was a 'mouth organ', which was one of the
items we waited to buy from a 'festachi feri' (feast fair)
whenever there was a major church feast. Once we owned it, we
would go on playing it until our parents called out and
ordered us to stop breathing into it and turning them deaf.
Many of us played it with great perfection without having any
musical background or knowing music notes -- music came to us
naturally; maybe because it runs in our veins!

However, there was only one musical instrument that everyone
was naturally gifted with -- 'fionn' or 'xellani' (whistle).
No sooner a child reached the age of around 10, he would
attempt to whistle, and within a short time he was able to
whistle a few tunes.

It was an art every child was gifted with, which we rarely
witness these days. By the time we had entered our teens, we
would have mastered the art and become experts in whistling.

Nowadays, people use the term 'many moons' to refer to many
years. In the past, people used 'ek pavs, don pavs, tin pavs,
adi', referring to the number of monsoon seasons that had
gone by to refer to the passage of years.

Most children are able to whistle properly by the age of 13,
which happens to be the beginning of the teens. When the
elderly noticed teenagers whistle, they commented: 'Cheddo
toiear zalo; anik don-tin pavs vochonk zai uprant dhirieank
toiear zatolo.' (The boy has come of age; he will be ready
for bullfights after two-to-three more monsoons).

There are many types of whistles; I will mention a few.

HUMMING WHISTLE: Children always watch and follow. Every
time their relatives and friends whistled, they gazed at
them, imitated them and picked up the art of whistling.
Humming whistle is practiced slowly while a person goes about
his daily chores, walks or works -- it identifies his mood.

LOUD WHISTLE: Here again, this whistle is picked up by
following others. In order to blow a loud whistle one joins
the thumb and index finger of the right hand (or left hand)
giving it almost shape of a zero. One then places both
fingers under the tongue, folds its tip and breathes out air
forcibly through opening of the mouth thus producing a
whistle which can be distinctly heard over a long distance.

If repeated continuously, it can be quite irritating.

MELODIOUS WHISTLE: One is able to whistle melodious tunes
only when one has mastered the art of whistling. During our
teens, we mastered certain tunes and went about whistling
them proudly while we walked to school, or rode the bicycle.

Whenever Goan singers explain the tune of their songs to a
music director or writer, they usually whistle and convey the
tune and the pitch, which are repeated until music writer
grasps the tune and writes down the music in the form of
'solfas' or music notes.

The only public entertainment half a century ago was either a
'zagor' or a 'tiatr'. The moment people left the 'mattov',
male members of the audience whistled their favourite tunes in
various pitches, which they had just picked up from the zagor
or tiatr, making it sound like a symphony. They continued to
whistle the tunes until they reached home. Some even whistle
in their dreams!

The only vehicle a few could afford to buy in the
Fifties was a bicycle. Anyone who rode it,
whistled while he traveled on it.

The Goan 'render' (toddy taper) is always in jolly mood; he
is gifted with music. He is at his best when playing the
traditional band consisting of 'ghumott', 'madhiem' and
'kansaiem' (traditional Goan drum and other instruments).
Besides murmuring tunes he also whistles as he climbs up and
down a coconut tree. It's wonderful to watch him sing and
whistle at work!

Many times, the late Alfred Rose began the introduction of
his songs on the stage by whistling the tune; he also
whistled during interlude of a song.

The theme music of many Western movies of yesteryears,
especially those which feature Clint Eastwood, begins with a
whistling tune. Oh, I just love whistle music!

Half a century ago, females did not enjoy freedom
in the society; they were controlled by chauvinist
males. As such, riding a bicycle or whistling was
considered a manly act. However, times have now
changed -- man and woman are considered equal. A
woman now rides a bicycle and motorbike, drives a
car, steers ships and aircrafts, including fighter
jets, and also whistles as good as or better than
a man.

They say a person cannot be good at everything. I have had
an adventurous and mischievous childhood but I also missed
out on some aspects of life. I was and am extremely good in
whistling tunes but I never learned to whistle the 'loud
whistle.'

In 1970, my father came down for good from Kuwait. One of
our relatives, a girl from Salcete, visited my place. She
had lunch and was ready to depart by the 2:30 p.m. bus, which
plied between Siolim and Betim. Somehow, the girl was slow in
leaving the house. As a result, the bus passed by our house,
which is only about four meters away from the road.

My father looked at me and said: "Fionn ghal ani bosik
thamboi re!" (Whistle and stop the bus!) I just kept quiet
and bowed my head in shame because I couldn't whistle the
loud whistle. My father the placed his fingers in his mouth
and whistled as loudly as he could, but the bus had by then
crossed over three hundred meters; so, it was in vain.

My father didn?t say anything but gave me a surprised look as
if to say: "What a shame; my adult son doesn't know how to
whistle?" Finally, I ended up reaching the girl to her place
in Benaulim on my Honda motorcycle. My daughter is an expert
in whistling the loud whistle -- where father failed,
the daughter has picked up!

In the past, there were special whistle tunes which were used
to call out to girlfriends or to send them signals. Lovers
also used a looking mirror to send out the sun's reflection
from a boyfriend's bolkanv to a girlfriend's! Wasn't that
cute, instead of a mobile phone?

Music is a balm of sorts, they say -- it helps soothe the
pain. Whistling is a sort of relaxation to the mind. It
indicates the mood of a person -- whether happy or sad.
Practically, everyone on his way to work and back, whistled.
The 'pageli' whistled as good as the 'render'. They whistled
throughout their journey from Baga or Calangute to Xapora and
back.

We were so obsessed with whistling that we even
went to the extent of having pet birds. Many of us
raised birds like the 'buchunddi' (bulbul),
'sanvor' or 'maina' (megpie), 'kir' (parrot), and
the like. We taught these birds to sing tunes,
which they did with little variation. They became
part of our lives, so much so we would feed them
with our mouth. We would munch 'bazlele chonnem'
(fried grams), gather it on our tongue in the form
of a 'gulli' (ball), open our mouth and make the
birds eat by pecking at it!

That reminds me of an African grey parrot. Many Africanders
brought with them back home African parrots, which I think
were called Casacu. One was donated to the Anjuna church in
the early Fifties.

We all know that African Greys are among the best mimicking
parrot. They are alert, highly intelligent, gentle and
affectionate. African Greys have been referred to as the
perfect mix of brains and beauty!

The parish priest and the curate taught the Casacu different
types of whistles as well as Konkani greetings like "Dev boro
dis dinv" (Good morning); "Tum koso asa re?" (How are you,
man?); "Padr Vigar ghara nam; faleam ieo" (The vicar is not
in; come tomorrow); and the like. At the same time,
church-employed pede or bhaia taught the parrot Konkani
greetings full of bad words, which the parrot picked up
faster and better and used them more often than the polite
greetings. The result? Every visitor to the church was
insulted, and the parish priest had no other alternative but
to dispose of the parrot!

Till today, when my favorite numbers are played on FM radio,
or when I listen to Konkani songs on Konkani Radio Goaworld
from Kuwait [http://www.goa-world.com/goa/music], or play
Konkani song cassettes or CDs, I whistle along simultaneously
and derive double pleasure!

That's all for now from Dom's antique shelf!

Domnic Fernandes
Anjuna/KSA
October 3, 2007
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My ‘tiatristponn’ in Bahrain

My ‘tiatristponn’ lay dormant in me for over two decades. Just like Kuwait
tiatrists, I began my ‘tiatristponn’ in Bahrain, as a ‘Partist’, from 1973
to 1980. I had saved some handbills of tiatros I acted in and left them at
home but my wife doesn’t seem to find them; perhaps, they got misplaced.
I got my first break through Zefferino Silveira (from Calangute) in his
tiatr “SIRVIDOR.” Actually, I was assigned a prompter’s job but suddenly
the main ‘partist’ who was doing bhattkar’s/father’s role backed out. This
is where Zefferino asked me to do the role which I did with great
perfection.

Zefferino used to be the make-up man for Bombay tiatrists until he came to
Bahrain. He is also the person who presented a “Zagor-cum-tiatr” with
gumttam-madhiim-kansaiim on the stage in Mapusa in the early 1980’s. I
learned through Jessie Dias, the stage actress from Anjuna, last May that
Zefferino is now in England. Zefferino, if you read this message and if you
remember any names of the tiatros I acted in Bahrain, please let me know or
you may post them on Goanet.

I was next booked by the late Vincent de Saligao for the hero’s role in one
of his dramas in which his daughter, Luiza de Saligao, was the heroine; she
also acted with me as a heroine in one more tiatro – sorry I can’t remember
the names. Luiza, if you read this message in Singapore, please let me know
the names of the tiatros we acted together or you may post them on Goanet.

I played a variety of roles in dozens of tiatros in Bahrain during the
above-mentioned period. Miss Santana from Candolim acted with me as heroine
in most of the tiatros. Mrs. Santana Nunes (w/o Joaquim Nunes - St. Inez –
he was one of the best hockey goalkeepers of the YGSC in the 1970’s,) if you
read this message, please let me know the names of all the tiatros we acted
together in Bahrain or you may post them on Goanet. Martha D’Souza, Maria
Fonseca, Jessie (Mangalorean), Mrs. Blanche Goveia (w/o Jimmy Goveia –
Mangalorean), Lancy Sequeira (Mangalorean singer), John Mendonsa, Luis Frois
of the Gulf Daily News – if you read this message please let me know the
names of tiatros we acted in or you may post them on Goanet.

I was mainly associated with the late Peter-de-Morjim (Peter Mascarenhas,
originally from Morjim but resident of Bandra, Bombay) and Mario Alphonso
from Salcette who I believe is still in Bahrain. Both these gentlemen are
very good actors, comedians, singers, writers, composers and directors.
They presented 2-3 dramas/year under the banner “MM Production” (Mario &
Morjim Production); I acted in all their tiatros. I could recall only two
names “MHOZO PUT” and “VISVAS GHATH” by Peter-de-Morjim. Mario, if you read
this message please let me know the names of all “MM Production” tiatros
that we acted in or you may post them on Goanet.

During my tenure as the General Secretary of the Young Goans Sports Club
(YGSC) - now Young Goans Club (YGC), we brought Bombay professional
tiatrists to Bahrain for the first time. They were: The late Jacinto Vaz,
Mary Vaz, C. Alvares, Betty Fernandes and Remie Colaco; Cyriaco Dias was
already employed in Bahrain. Altogether, we staged 5 tiatros: (1) KEDNAM
UDETOLO TO DIS by C. Alvares, (2) GHORACHEM SUKH by Remie Colaco, (3)
GHOVACHEM GHOR by Jacinto Vaz, (4) FARIKPONN by Cyriaco Dias and (5) another
tiatr by Cyriaco Dias - I don’t remember the name. I played lead roles in
all these dramas.

I also acted in two more professional tiatros in Bahrain - sorry, cannot
recall their names - (1) by the late Bab Peter and (2) by Rico Rod. The
following actors/actresses participated in both the tiatros: Alfred Rose,
Bab Peter, M. Boyer, Ophelia (Babli was just six months old), Antonette,
Fatima, Rico Rod, Titta Pretto, Joe Rose and Seby Coutinho. If I meet any
of these actors barring the first three (M. Boyer cannot speak,) I will find
out the names of those tiatros and post them on Goanet. The late Chris
Perry provided music for both tiatros. Chris was then employed with the
Moon Plaza Hotel in Juffair.

I acted only once in M. Boyer’s tiatr in Mapusa; it was a small role - that
of a doctor. Here again, I cannot recall the name, but surely Joe Rose will
remember it because both of us exchanged dialogues in the scene.

While in Bahrain, I was also closely associated with the Mangalorean
community through the Karnataka Sports Club. The Goan tiatrist fraternity
in Bahrain at the time succeeded in bringing the two communities closer by
staging specially written tiatros with Goan and Mangalorean cast. We
successfully staged four such joint-ventures. In one of the tiatros, the
story was based on Goan-Mangalorean families. The late Baptist Mendonsa
(Mangalorean – was employed with the Gulf Hotel) and the late
Peter-de-Morjim jointly wrote and directed the tiatros. Peter-de-Morjim,
Mario Alphonso and I are the founder members of the Konkan Singers’ Club
(KSC) which was founded by raising funds through tiatros. Cyril D’Souza, a
Mangalorean, was the brain behind the formation of the KSC. He and several
others brought many advertisements which helped us raise funds for the new
club.

Tiatr band players in those days came from the Bahrain Police Band. The
band was headed by the late Custodio Fernandes (rhythm guitarist), late
Cajetan or Cajie Fernandes (drummer & solfist - he wrote solfas for our
tiatros; he played for Bombay professional tiatrists before he came to
Bahrain), Raposo Fernandes (sexaphone), Carlito Fernandes (trumpet; I
believe he still plays for tiatros in Goa and gives music to cassettes/CDs)
and there was another guy who played clarinet – sorry I cannot recall his
name. I will try and visit Carlito when I am in Goa next; I think he lives
in Benaulim. He played music for all the tiatros I acted in; he might
remember some of the names of tiatros.

The entrance fee for a tiatr in Bahrain in the 1970’s was Fils 800 and 500
respectively. The fee of Fils 800 was later raised to BD.1.000.

It was quite difficult in those days to stage tiatros in Bahrain. We mostly
suffered losses but we didn’t give up; we continued to stage tiatros for the
love of Konkani and Goans there. Every time we staged a drama, we had to
pay BD.5.000 as hire charges for “pod’de” (drops.) We came across an artist
- Domnic Viegas from Tivim who painted four drops for us free of charge.
The painting job was carried out on the terrace of late Seby D’Souza’s
residence in Manama. Seby hailed from Navelim. He also was a tiatrist,
writer and director. I acted in one of his dramas.

All tiatros that we staged in Bahrain in the 1970’s were a one-time event.
As such, one had to give his/her best and prove his/her ability in one
attempt!

It is my desire to give some tiatr performances after I retire my job in two
years time!


Moi-mogan,
Domnic Fernandes
Anjuna/Dhahran, KSA

July 30, 2005

http://www.goa-world.com/GOA/music/live.htm

Tiatr "Soglim Khuxeal" staged in Kuwait - Photos

Tiatr "Soglim Khuxeal" staged in Kuwait - Photos









Cast: Comedy Queen Janet, Filipe, Miss Shruti, Miss Bushka, Pascoal Rodrigues, Comedian Ambe, Marcus Vaz, C. D'Silva, Satyavan Tari and Tony de Ribandar.
Kuwait-based artistes: Irene Vaz, Sylvester Vaz, Michael D'Silva, Comedian Philip Pereira, Laurente Pereira, Christopher Coutinho, and Lopes Bros.
Mike System by: John Furtado.


Organized by: Xavier & Manuel
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Chief Guest: Dr. Sunil M. Chavan, Chairman - Konark Medicare Co.-Kuwait.
Main Sponsor

Guest of Honour: Arif Kazi, President - Fankaar Arts (Kuwait)


Photos by Lawrie Miranda
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Chief guest's speech at the felicitation ceremony
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'Aitaracheo Katkutleo':
Kalchea Sunkrarak Kuveitt-Hawally Mashra Sobhaghorant, Digdorspi Felipe-Janet Almeida hancho tiatr ‘Soglim Khuxeal’ pollevpak hanv ghelolom.


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Little known fact: BJP cell staged 20 khells to woo South

BJP cell staged 20 khells to woo South - 2009 Elections:

Tiatr and khells was once the medium employed by the Congress and political leaders from Salcete to reach out to the electorate, so to say. The BJP's Cultural Cell staged as many as 20 khells during the just concluded Carnival festivities in South Goa. Parrikar even attended a khell show as the chief guest at Nuvem and appreciated attempts to resurrect the khell. [H]

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TWO KONKANI
G E M S R E L E A S E D

By Daniel F De Souza

FAUSTO V DA Costa needs no formal introduction to Goans. The same applies to his music company “Dinfa Productions” which, till now, has given some memorable hit audio CDs and cassettes to Konkani music lovers. The most recent gems that have been produced by Dinfa Productions are Goenchim Mannkam Motiam a re-mix of old Konkani hits, and hit songs of the late Fr. Freddy J. Da Costa’s award-winning play Niz Mog.

Goenchim Mannkam Motiam is a remix CD of hits of renowned composers and singers of yesteryear. Selected hits of Minguel Rod, Kid Boxer, Young Menezes, M. Boyer, Remmie Colaco, C. Alvares, H. Briton, Alfred Rose, Frank Fernand, Shailendra Singh, Bhupendra, Amit Kumar and Antonette are included in the CD.



Goenchim Mannkam Motiam: A remix CD of golden Konkani hits.
Among the several unforgettable hits, one gets to listen to the original version of hits such as Ghovachem Ghor by C. Alvares and Antonette, Girl Friend by H. Briton, Mhaka Poun Hanstai by Alfred and Rita Rose. The CD begins with an old hit solo of M. Boyer, Bhurguim Vo Baulim, rendered by Michael M. and Aitar Kela a fast rap song of Young Menezes sung by Philip T follows. Ghovachem Ghor, in the original voice of the King of Duets late C. Alvares and Antonette, is a delight. Melodious Mumbai-based singer Nephie Rod belts out Amit Kumar’s Noman Tuka Goa.

Philip T and Michael M. combine well to bring you ‘Kid-Young-Rod’ a hit combination of the early sixties. M. Kumar follows next with a romantic solo ‘Kallzachem Sukh’ which was originally sung by Shailendra Singh. H. Briton’s ‘Pandu Lampianv’ is rendered by Michael M. Remmie Colaco’s all time hit song “Ghorachem Sukh” is sung by Francis, but the singer fails to come anywhere close to veteran singer Remmie Colaco either in style or depth. ‘Lawrie Io’ set to the pop beat is rendered well by Anthony San and Jennifer, Anthony San follows later with yet another hit ‘Nixeani Fulam’ originally of Bhupender. It must be said to the credit of the singer Anthony San that in both the above songs he sings far better than the original version. His melodious voice makes pleasant listening.

‘Sopnantle Tiatr’ is a well composed song sung by Peter de Benaulim, this is followed by another duet ‘Sobhit Amchem Goem’ by Jennifer and Allan. Veteran singer Antonette Mendes adds flavour to the CD by her splendid voice singing ‘Mog’, a touching Mando. “Mhaka Poun Hanstai” is yet another original gem coming from the melody king, late Alfred Rose and his wife Rita. “Bobor” a comedy hit song of late Minguel Rod is the last track on the CD sung by Michael M.

This Re-mix version CD has music composed by some great music composers in the likes of Johny Rodrigues, Frank Fernand, Joe Perry, Luis Martins, Alfred Rose, Cruz Jazzwala, and Manuel Alphonso. The CD priced at Rs.200/- comes with a free sing-along lyrics booklet. ‘Goenchim Mannkam Motiam’ with music by Tony Dias, will certainly add variety to your Konkani Music collection. Go ahead pick your copy from the nearest dealer. ‘Niz Mog’ the other CD released by Dinfa Productions contains all the hit songs from Fr. Freddy J. Costa’s tiatr with the same name, which was released in 1985. The CD contains all the hits songs sung by the original artists from the play. All the songs from the tiatr are composed by late Fr. Freddy J. Costa and have rich lyrics with a true Goan flavour. Set to some really soulful music by Fr. Tony Cotta, it is makes some pleasant listening. ‘Niz Mog’, Mogan Hanv Poddon’ ‘Mogan Zaleam Pixim’ and ‘Magtam Upkar’ are some memorable solos rendered by Laura with her crystal clear voice. Melodious voiced singer Young Chico sings ‘Koxtt Dukh Kaddun’ and ‘Maim Ugddas Tuzo’. Young Chico combines once again with Laura to sing a duet ‘Mogan Zaleam Pixim’. He follows once again with Agnela to sing a duet ‘Kalliz Mhojem Kadd’. ‘Mog Tuzo re Cliff’ is another solo rendered by Agnela. All the ten songs are directly related to the main plot of ‘Niz Mog’ and Fr. Freddy Costa himself narrates the story in between the songs.


NIZ MOG: A must buy collection for Konkani music lovers.
The CD contains five bonus tracks ‘Doth Dennem” by Laura and Agnela, ‘Sangati’ by Young Chico, ‘Doxea’ By Laura, ‘Madar Teresa’ by Young Chico and ‘Konknni Bhas’ by Laura. All these five tracks have some really meaningful lyrics. Since these songs were original recorded in the mid-eighties, Young Chico is at the peak of his singing career. His singing is exceptionally good and so are the other female voices too. The music score is written by Fr. Tony Cotta, who also plays the Saxaphone. He is accompanied by Agnelo Dias on the trumpet and the Syndicate Band provides the music. ‘Niz Mog’ was earlier released in the eighties by Dinfa Production on audio cassettes, whereas the same is now released on a CD format.At a time when good Konkani songs with meaningful lyrics and ethnic goan music are scarce to come by, “Niz Mog” provides the much needed relief. The CD is moderately priced at Rs. 150 and is available at all leading music stores in Goa , Mumbai and in the Gulf . ‘Niz Mog’ is certainly a priceless CD of quality songs and original goan music. Make sure you add the same to your ‘must buy’ list.

New Release in August: In the meantime Ace comedian John D’ Silva joins the bandwagon of tiatrists with his latest release ‘UGDDAS” scheduled for release from 1 st August 2004 in all the main cities of Goa. The premier show will be held in Mapusa. Departing from his usual format of non-stop shows, ‘UGDDAS’ is a full fledged tiatr. Seems like John has followed in the footsteps of Roseferns and Prince Jacob in switching over to the tiatr format for a change during the off-season slot. Speaking to John D’Silva I gathered that this is not his first step in producing a tiatr. He had earlier staged his first tiatr entitled “Chukele Roste” some years back. When asked why he preferred to produce a tiatr, John replied “Tiatrs have made a phenomenal comeback and they are very popular in recent times, hence I decided to try something different.” The show boasts of a varied cast with some big names from the Konkani stage. The writer promises the tiatr is an intriguing story with many twists. He has brought together four other top comedians of the Konkani stage apart from himself to provide the comic relief. So comedian Agostinho, Selvy, Luis Bachchan and Joanna will combine with John to produce side-splitting comedy states the writer/director. Some of the topmost and established singers of the Konkani stage are also lined up to strengthen the singing department. I wish John D’Silva all the very best in his new venture.

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