Konkani Tiatr "Him Tujim Pavlam" touches ‘super hit’

"Him Tujim Pavlam" touches ‘super hit’

Mark among UK tiatr lovers!
June 6th 2009, witnessed a new era for the Konkani Stage in UK under the auspices of Konkani Dramatic Association, UK . That day they staged the tiatr called Him Tujim Pavlam.


The unique, novel script portrays a conflux of ideas. The script is crisp with intricately woven outstanding dialogues and humorous comedy.


Poignant Plot: Him Tujim Pavlam highlights the mindset of the immigrants to Europe. Romald (Michael) and Betty (Mary), the Goan couple settled in UK try to enlighten their only daughter Merlyn (Meryln) against her blind pursuit of aping the English lifestyle. They realistically reproach her that her origin remains unchanged even under the alien mask. Alvaro played as her father-in-law. The protagonist is a woman of substance - a trustworthy wife, a caring daughter-in-law and a valiant lady who copes with the final stages of cancer. The tactful Sarah devises a plan to unite Floyd with Merlyn under the guise of them both sharing an intimate friendship. Hence, her untimely death would not leave a void in the family. But, the doctor unveils the illness which exposes Sarah to be a woman both “Bold and Beautiful” in her deathbed.


Cast Performance: Jr. Nelson gave marvelous performances both as an actor and singer. His powerful solo on M. Boyer was a class of its own.
Felcy gave a stellar performance as Sarah Floyd’s (Junior Nelson) wife who strives to bring back the lost glory after the demise of her mother-in-law. However, her dreams are shattered when she is diagnosed as having cancer.
The comedy by Luis Bachan, Joana, Victor de Verem, Judy and after all comedian Santan was a blast. It was a laugh riot. They were swift and compact in their presentation. Vow!


Kudos to comedian Santan who staged his maiden Konkani drama- a suspense thriller, that was offset with hilarious comedy the melodious and poignant title song Him Tujim Pavlam at Crydon, Swindon and Wembley to a capacity crowd. The show was unanimously applauded as hit.


Melodious Music: Another main reason for the great response that Him Tujim Pavlam was given can be attributed to the man in the foreground- James Vaz, the Band Leader. An aesthetic musician, he produced the original music that harmoniously blended with his fellow musicians Francis (bass), Babit (lead) and Polly (drums). The interlude set the tone and time for the performers and the background score filled in the sound effects. The music simply motivated the singers and inspired the listeners. Adding to this euphoria was the Drum Solo by (Polly) which was the brain child of the band leader himself. This was efficiently and creatively supported by the brilliant stage setting and light effects by Jhonny Damaciano and Francis.


So, hats off to Santan who dared to break through new barriers and create a niche for him. The super hit was not based just on the characterization but the very concept of the drama. The whole performance driven troupe displayed a standard and quality through this innovative talent. This has definitely raised the hopes for the Konkani Stage for further development and a long standing for the future in the UK.

The stars of yesterday

http://goaheritage.in/parmal/content/stars.pdf


- By Veena Gomes-Pratwardhan

courtesy: PARMAL

Schemes and Activities of Tiatr Academy Goa for 2009 – 2010.

Tiatr Academy of Goa
Panaji – Goa

Tomazinho Cardozo, President of Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) addressed the Goa Press on 3rd July, 2009 in order to announce about the schemes and activities of the TAG for the financial year 2009 – 2010.

The details are as under:


Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) was officially inaugurated on 16th Februray, 2009 by the Hon. Chief Minister of Goa, Shri. Digamber Kamat. Soon after the inauguration, Code of Conduct due to Parliamentary Election was announced by the Election Commission of India. Government could not transfer any funds to TAG and the TAG could not do any activities. It is only when the Code of Conduct was lifted by the Election Commission in the month of May, the TAG started functioning.

A meeting of all Tiatr artistes of Goa was also convened and their views were also taken for planning for the year 2009 - 2010

The activities planned for the year 2009 – 2010 are as follows:

(i) Documentation of the history of Tiatr
(a) TAG has resolved to document the history and experiences in the
field of Tiatr by interviewing old artistes of Tiatr which includes writers,
directors, actors, singers, musicians, persons involved in stage setting, light
effects, background music, etc. etc. on VCDs and DVDs.

(b) It was also resolved to document the history of tiatr by publishing books
on history, critical appreciation and on any other topics related to Tiatr,
its song and music.


(ii) Encouragement to production of Tiatr in villages
TAG has resolved to formulate a scheme to promote tiatr activities in the villages among the children and youth by giving them the required financial and technical support. Institutions / groups / dramatic troupes / etc interested in promoting Tiatr culture among the children/youth in the villages can take benefit of this scheme. The participating children/youth must be the residents of that village and their age should not exceed 20 years. Maximum of five senior artistes from the same village will be permitted to act in that tiatr.

(iii) Promotion of Tiatr through educational institutions
TAG felt that the students in the schools and colleges must be made aware of the Goan traditional Tiatr – its history and its importance in the Goan society. Therefore it has been resolved to formulate a scheme to promote Goan Tiatr through schools, colleges and other educational institutions by organizing seminars, lectures, etc. for the students of educational institutions.

(iv) Raising the standard of Tiatr
(a) Improvement of the standard of Tiatr in all respects is the need of the hour. Therefore TAG has unanimously resolved to organize orkshops/seminars, etc on various aspects of Tiatr such as Script writing, Acting, Direction, Light Effects, Stage Setting, Back Ground music, etc. by inviting knowledgeable resource persons in theatre art from other languages. It has also been decided that TAG may collaborate with any other institution/organization while conducting these seminars/workshops, etc.
(b) Another way to learn more about theatre art and to improve the standard of tiatr is
to witness high standard dramas from other languages and gain more knowledge
about the new trends in modern theatre. Therefore TAG has resolved to encourage
tiatr artistes to witness high standard dramas in other languages which are staged in
Goa by providing them the required incentives.

(v) Preservation of Tiatr literature
Tiatr literature needs to be preserved for posterity. This can be done by publishing books of scripts of Tiatrs, One Act Plays and Lyrics of songs, with or without music scores, etc. Therefore TAG has resolved to publish books of scripts of Tiatrs, One Act Plays and Lyrics of songs, with or without music scores, etc.

(vi) Promotion of Tiatr music
The TAG has observed that the number of musicians playing blowing instruments such as Trumpet and Saxphone is decreasing day by day and that these two instruments are very important in the music of the Tiatr. In view of this the TAG has resolved to formulate a scheme to encourage youth and others to learn to play blowing instruments particularly Trumpet and Saxphone by providing them with financial assistance.

(vii) Reaching out to Goans all over the world
TAG is of the opinion that Tiatr Academy of Goa should reach out to Goans living in different parts of the world through internet and through other modern means of mass communication. Hence TAG has resolved to create a Web-site of Tiatr Academy of Goa giving detailed information of TAG and its activities.

(viii) Promotion of Award Winning Tiatr
Kala Academy, Goa organizes Tiatr Festivals every year in Panjim only. But the producers and directors of award winning tiatrs have no opportunity to stage these award winning tiatrs in other parts of Goa. Inspite of having a good standard these plays do not attract large audience because they have mostly amateur artistes. Therefore TAG has resolved to organize festivals of first three award winning tiatrs in other parts of Goa so that the people from other parts of Goa too have the opportunity to witness these tiatrs. It is also decided to organize these festivals in collaboration with other institutions in case such institutions come forward to organize it.

(ix) Remembering Tiatr artistes of yester years
Tiatr stage produced great tiatr personalities in the past. These pioneers of tiatr are no more with us. Their contribution to the Goan tiatr is immense. Unfortunately today’s younger generation do not know anything about them.
In order to make our younger generation aware of their contribution and sacrifices the TAG has resolved as under:
(i) To commemorate their jubilee birth anniversaries i.e. 75th , 100th, 125th, etc birth anniversaries by organizing special functions and appropriate programmes.
(ii) To give financial support to troupes/ institutions for producing special programmes on the lives of particular artistes or a programme of the tiatrs staged and songs rendered by those artistes in the past.
(iii) To celebrate the Birth Centenary of A. R. Souza Ferrao TAG has resolved to stage more shows of the tiatr “Gouyo Put” written by late Souza Ferrao, directed by Anil Kumar at Panjim, Mapusa, Ponda, etc. respectively in collaboration of A. R. Souza Ferrao Cultural & Charitable Trust.

(x) Provision of financial assistance to troupes going to Bombay/Poona
Goan Tiatr was born in Bombay. There was a time when the Tiatr culture was more prominent in Bombay than in Goa. Dramatic troupes from Bombay used to come to Goa to stage their tiatrs. In the recent years the scenario has completely changed. There are very few tiatr artistes left in Bombay today. Hence dramatic troupes from Goa go to Bombay and stage their shows in Bombay and Poona. Many a time staging tiatrs in Bombay/Poona by Goan dramatic troupes is not a financially viable proposition.
Therefore TAG has resolved to give financial support to the tune of Rs. 25,000/ - to any dramatic troupe going to Bombay/Poona to stage its tiatrs there provided that at least five shows of the same tiatr are staged during that trip.

(xi) Promotion of Folk Songs
Mando/Dulpods and other folksongs is a part and parcel of our culture. These folksongs have always found place on the tiatr stage. Therefore TAG has resolved to promote Mando/Dulpods and other folk songs by giving incentives to deserving folk artistes and folk troupes.

(xii) Encouragement to Script Writers and Lyricists
In order to encourage the script writers and lyricists to write scripts and lyrics of high standard, TAG has decided to organize literary competitions for Script writing and for Lyrics writings and to give awards for best script and best lyrics writers.

(xiii) Museum & Library
There is a lot of Tiatr material in the form of manuscripts, hand written lyrics, printed books, old HMV records, CDs and DVDs etc, scattered here and there with government authorities as well as with private individuals. Unfortunately required care of this valuable material has not been taken.
Therefore the TAG has resolved to collect this material if possible and preserve it for posterity by establishing a Museum and a library of TAG on a long term basis.

(xiv) Insurance for Tiatr artistes
The TAG felt that many tiatr artistes face a lot of financial problems in case of accidents. Therefore it was resolved to insure all artistes of the Tiatr stage under Group Insurance Cover. Such insurance will be beneficial to tiatr artistes in case of an accidental death or accidental injury takes place.


(xv) Directory of Tiatr artistes
In order to have up to date information about the Tiatr artistes living in and out of Goa TAG has resolved to publish a directory of all Tiatr artistes on priority.
(xvi) ID Cards for Tiatr artistes
There was a request to issue an ID Card to interested Tiatr artiste. TAG has resolved to issue such ID Cards to bonafide Tiatr artistes only.

(xvii) Awards for excellence.
Awards play an important role in the lives of artistes. Those on the stage, if awarded, get encouragement to perform better in future and those who are no more active on the stage feel proud because their contribution to the Tiatr stage is recognized. Therefore the TAG has resolved to institute the following awards:
(a) To give awards in all departments of Tiatr such as acting, direction, singing, script writing, stage setting, light effects, back ground music, etc by organizing a Tiatr festival of commercial tiatrs every year.
(b) To give awards to audio albums of Konkani songs i.e. for the best singers (male & female), for the best lyricist, for the best musician and for the best Audio album.
(c) Life time achievement awards to tiatr artistes of yester years.

(xviii) Formation of Sub-Committees
Numerous sub-committees are formed in order to implement the schemes formulated by TAG. Functioning in full swing will take place after the TAG gets the required staff.

(xix) Office Premises for TAG:
TAG will have Office premises of its own soon. Hon. Chief Minister, Shri. Digambar Kamat has made a provision of 1.5 crores of rupees for the purchase of the premises, to do interior decoration, to purchase office equipment and to purchase a vehicle for TAG. The process for acquiring an office premises to TAG is going on.


Tomazinho Cardozo
President
Tiatr Academy of Goa


[As forwarded to gaspar almeida, www.goa-world.com by Tiatr Academy President
on 6 July 2009]

Clara - Acted for over 22 years in Roseferns Troupe

Lidvinda Anastasia Clara Correia e Dias, known as Clara
on the Konkani stage, was born in Mumbai on April 14, 1946.

While she was singing for the Cuckoo Band, she was spotted
by a tiatrist Domnick Vaz. Soon the talented singer began performing
in the plays of renowned Konkani tiatrists.

She also acted in Konkani films "Zababdari" and "Moriad".

She has been consistently acting for Roseferns for the last 21 years.

To date she has performed in more than 150 plays. While adressing the audience on behalf of the artists who had been felicitated, Clara thanked the tiatr audience, which she claimed had spurred her to give better pefromances. She said that she was thankful to her understanding parents, who allowed her to participate in the tiatr, at a time when few parents encouraged their daughters to take to acting.

Socorro de Verna

Socorro Pieadade Fremiot Fernandes, popularly known as Socorro de Verna, is a veteran playwright, director and actor in the field of khell tiatr.

In 1962, he peformed "Jungle King" and "Bhattkarachi Choli" in Bombay besides scores of others he staged along with his troupe, particularly at the time of Carnival and Easter.

Several of his plays have been broadcast by All India Radio, Panjim. He has two Konkani novels—"Amchem Noxib" and "Ghatki Bhoinn"—to his credit.

When the cassettes came in fashion, he recorded two dramas "Tannem Mhaka Sambaulem" and "Meutelem" in 1996 and 1997 respectively.

Public Meeting of tiatrists and MLAs

Public Meeting of tiatrists and MLAs


Public Meeting of Tiatrists and MLAs Most of the present MLAs of Goa State assembly have been elected by a substantial number of voters who fully support Roman script for Konknni. Some of these MLAs have expressed their views in private on the issue of including Roman script in the Official Language Act 1987. So far only a few MLAs have publicly voiced their support to this issue.

Therefore, Tiatrists of Goa have now unanimously resolved at a meeting held at Margao today, to invite all the elected representatives of the Goa Legislative Assembly, to attend a public meeting to be convened on Tuesday 25th July 2006 at T. B. Cunha Hall Panaji at 10.30. a.m. to clarify their stand on the demand for amendment to the Official Language Act 1987 wherein the word "/Roman" in section 2(c) will be added. The meeting will be held in the presence of the Press and media.


Tiatrists are of the opinion that the presence of all MLAs is of utmost importance, considering the short time available to introduce a Bill to that effect before the end of the current Assembly Session itself.


Should they fail to avail this opportunity to attend this meet and express their views on this issue at this meeting it will be construed that they are not in favour of the amendment. According to the response of the MLAs, tiatrists will prepare their future course of action to meet their demand. Tiatrists have taken a pledge that they will fight tooth and nail till their demand for including Roman script in the Language Act is achieved.


Pratap Naik, S.J.
Moderator

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'Mumbai-based tiatrists ignored'

'Mumbai-based tiatrists ignored'
2 Jun 2009/Times of India (Goa Edition)





MARGAO: Non-recognition of the work of Mumbai-based tiatrists, especially while picking awardees for the Goa State Awards, is great injustice to the
efforts of these artistes, said veteran tiatrist Cyriaco Dias. He was speaking at legendary tiatrist A R Souza Ferrao's birth centenary celebrations at the Ravindra Bhavan in Margao on Monday.

"The work of Mumbai-based tiatrists is never taken into consideration at the Goa State Awards, although their contribution to the development of tiatr is phenomenal," said Dias at the programme organized by A R Ferrao Cultural and Charitable Trust.

While explaining the reason for the same, Tiatr Academy of Goa president Tomazinho Cardozo said, "Non-recognition of these tiatrists is due to the domicile clause. But I admit that it is injustice to the enormous contribution of Mumbai-based tiatrists."

Chief minister Digambar Kamat, who was the chief guest, stated that his government would always work towards recognizing the efforts of the tiatr fraternity in protecting Goa's identity. "The sanctioned amount of Rs 1.5 crore towards the newly formed tiatr academy is a contribution of the state to set up the academy building," he said.

Deputy speaker Mauvin Godinho felt that the directorate of art and culture should play a prime role in recognizing the efforts of tiatrist in preserving Goa's identity.

A website and a book dedicated to Ferrao were also launched on the occasion.

Meet Tiatrist IGNATIUS De XELVON

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IGNATIUS - Making Waves

IGNATIUS de Xelvon from Sanvordem has emerged as a
highly professional artiste on the Konkani stage both
for his acting as well as singing.

Making waves in Kuwait he brought out his first
Konkani album “Liplele Tiatrist” which proved to be a
hit. He attributes the success of his album to Jose
Rod for not only singing two memorable songs but
introducing him to VP Sinari & Co.

Encouraged by the success, Ignatius is all set to
release his second album. Be also featured in Konkani
albums like William de Curtorim’s “Montreancho Rock &
Roll”, Cajetan de Cuurtorim’s “Marekar Acxident” and
“Plane Crash”.

It was at the age of 14 that Ignatius was first
introduced to the Konkani stage. That was in Santan
D’Costa’s tiatr in his native place. From a very young
age, he took to singing and under the guidance of
seniors coupled with hard work, Ignatius turned into
an outstanding singer.

He didn’t stop at that as he soon discovered his
acting talents. He took up acting with professional
actors. His versatility and talents were recognized
outside the Konkani world and he was ‘launched’ on the
Marathi and Hindi stage for his acting in orchestras
and dramas.

His memorable role in Devidas Baba’s play “Ek Full
Doxinchem” where he enacted the character role of
‘Mama’ to a spellbound audience. It was this ‘Mama’
magic that probably propelled him to accept more
character roles before he was recognized as character
actor of repute.

The multi-faceted personality in him has also produced
comedy skits. He did several comedy skits some of them
with veteran Konkani artistes like Hortencio Pereira,
late Greg/Sabina and even Goa’s Charlie Chaplain of
Konkani one and only Jacinto Vaz.

He has acted with stalwarts of Konkani stage like John
Claro’s “Tambdi Mati”, Mike Mehta’s “Politics”, Tony
Car’s “Ordho Kazari”. He appeared as guest artiste for
Prince Jacob’s show where he received accolades and
appreciation.

In Kuwait where he works, Ignatius was declared the
best actor in Simon Gonsalves’s play “Devacho Ghutt
Dev Zanam” in the first ever Konkani One Act Play
Competition organized by 'United Club of Utorda' the
pioneer of such shows in Kuwait and some months ago,
he in another one act play competition organized by
Konkani Heritage Kuwait, Ignatius bagged the first
prize and also the coveted best character actor male.
He was also nominated fro best stage setting.
(Courtesy: HERALD MIRROR)


IGNATIUS DE XELVON'S "Khorem Bhangar"

Konkani lovers in Kuwait were treated to the second
Konkani album (VCD) of Ignatius de Xelvon, titled
"Khorem Bhangar". It has music by Josinho and songs by
Comedian Domnic, Bushan, Ignatius de Xelvon, Reginald
de Panchwadi, Lawry Travasso, Flemila, and
Lajea. Songs including "Goenchem Rajkaronn" by
Comedian Domnick, "Maim" by Bushan & Ignatius de
Xelvon, "Driver" by Reginald de Panchwadi, "Ghovachem
Sukh" by Bushan, "Nirmonn Devachem" by Lawry Travasso,
"Devak Xindonaka" by Flemila and "Ghoracho Vantto" by
Bushan and Lajea combines with Ignatius de Xelvon's
well penned lyrics of "Padrinchim Iskolam", "Khorem
Bhangar", "Maulli" and "Balecho Mog Kor!".

Best wishes to Ignatius de Xelvon.

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Konkani comedy skit by Ignatius de Xelvon
for Goan Cultural & Food Festival

Popular writer-director, well remembered for his superb script, direction
and
acting prowess in Konkani, Hindi and Marathi plays, "Ignatius de Xelvon",
is all set to present a special Konkani comedy skit for the 'Goan Cultural
&
Food Festival' to be held on Friday, 24th November 2006 at the spacious
Al-Amal Indian School Auditorium, Salmiya - Kuwait.

The skit titled 'Fest Vaddeachem Kap'pod Baddeachem' will feature select
artistes including the very talented Simon Gonsalves, Sunny de Quepem,
Salu Faleiro, Clara Rodrigues, Anthony Carr and introducing "Marcus de
Cortalim".

The Goan Cultural & Food Festival's programme highlights include the
presentation by the award winning "Kepemchim Kirnnam" specially
deputed by Goa's Directorate of Art & Culture, and Goa's Mimicry King
"Sheik (Xec) Amir" for the very first time in Kuwait. Meledious singer
Oswi Viegas - specially flow from Goa, and 'King of Hearts' Marcus Vaz
will sing specially composed new songs with Music by Succor de Melo.

MTC, Arabian Beverage Co. and UAE Exchange Company are among the
main sponsors of the event. For more details, contact Tel: 2414446,
6825879, 9276629 or by email [EMAIL PROTECTED] or
visit www.daijiworld.com or www.goa-world.com website or read
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ABOUT IGNATIUS DE XELVON:
Ignatius de Xelvon - the Konkani stage artiste hails from the village of
Xelvon, Sanvordem and resides in Kuwait for the past several years. Does
this young man require an introduction?

Here I have this artiste, who is all set to give his best once again in
upcoming Konkani one act play competition being organized by United Club of
Utorda. Recently I spoke to Ignatius as to know what makes him to be
devoted to "character acting" and his interest for the Konkani stage.
Ignatius replied:
"Acting is in my blood as I come from theatrical background".

Ignatius was first seen on Konkani stage at the age of eleven in Santan
D'Costa's tiatr held in his native place. As a child he has shown his love
for singing and soon turned into an outstanding singer. Later he took up
acting with professional actors. Besides singing and acting in Konkani
tiatrs his talents and versality were well recognized by others as well and
have acted in Marathi and Hindi stage shows (as part of an orchestra) and
dramas.

His memorable role is in Devidas Baba's play "EK FULL DOXINCHEM" where he
enacted the character role of "MAMA" to a spellbound audience. It was "this
MAMA's magic" which lead him to accept more character roles and then
propelled him to be known as "character actor" of repute. During our
discourse, the question came whether he can do the comedy roles or not? And
once again the answer was "yes". He did numerous comedy skits and side-show
items alongside veteran Konkani stage artistes including Hortencio Pereira,
late Greg (Greg/Sabina fame) and Goa's immortal Charlie Chaplin "late
Jacinto Vaz", etc.

He has acted with the stalwarts of Konkani stage like Mike Metha's
"POLITIC", John Claro's "TAMDI MATI", as well as for Tony Car's "ORDHO
KAZARI" and Milagres de Chandor's "RAKHNO". He is fond of traditional Khell
Tiatr (which are mostly performed on open ground), and he enjoyed acting in
the same for Bernard Cardoz, Salvaldor Alphonso, Martin de Macazana - to
name the few. He appeared as a guest artiste for Prince Jacob's show, where
appreciation and praises were showered for his hard work. To his credit he
has his first Konkani album "LIPLELE TIATRIST" with meaningful songs, and
also featured in others Konkani albums of William de Curtorim's (Montreancho
Rock N Roll), Cajetan de Curtorim's (Marekar Acxident Plane Crash). He
attributes the success of his Konkani album "LIPLELE TIATRIST" to Jose Rod
for not only singing two memorable songs that brought extra nostalgia for
album and is thankful for Jose Rod's kindness in introducing him to "V.P.
Sinari". Alister Miranda wrote in the Gomantak Times "The Sinaris music
label has unleashed yet another hot-selling Konkani audio. This time Sinaris
has backed a relatively unknown Konkani singer Ignatius de Xelvon and his
maiden presentation "Liplele Tiatrist" and the audio does not disappoint. In
fact, pleasant surprises keep jumping our right through".

Ignatius de Xelvon's prowess is infinite and the evidence is United Club of
Utorda (UCU's) First One Act Play Competition held in Kuwait in 2000.
Ignatius was declared "Best Actor" in Simon Gonsalves's play "DEVACHO GHUTT
DEV ZANAM". In KHK-YRC organized one act play competition, Ignatius
surprised and mesmerized all by directing "EK ZADD VODDACHEM" to lift the
"First Prize", "Best character actor (male)", and "Best character actor
(female)", including also a nomination for "Best stage setting". His other
Konkani plays presented at the UCU annual competitions were "Suriak Laglem
Girrann" (1st Prize) and "Ho Pordhes" (3rd Prize).

A shy and soft spoken artiste that he is, gratefully acknowledges "I would
like to convey my special thanks to popular writer-directors for casting me
in tiatrs and my very special thanks to United Club of Utorda. My very
special thanks to the Konkani lovers in Kuwait for accepting me as an
actor". His second Konkani album "KHOREM BANGAR" was dedicated to the
audience who support upcoming artistes on the Konkani stage ? both in Kuwait
and back home in Goa.

- Domingos Araujo
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4th Annual One-Act Konkani Play Competition in Kuwait


Results of the 4th Annual One Act Konkani Play
competition in Kuwait organized by United Club of
Utorda in association with Goan Welfare Society (GWS)
held this evening (Friday, January 28, 2005) at the
Gulf English School Auditorium, Rumeithiya, Kuwait, as
follows:

"Suriyak Laglam Giran" - written and directed by
Ignatius de Xelvon was adjudged the best play and was
awarded the first prize, followed by "Kimsam" -
written and directed by Salu Faleiro (Betalbatim) and
"Mog Diat", written by Domingos Araujo and directed by
Felix de Merces respectively as the second and third
prize winners.
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Ignatius de Xelvon’s heartrending play “Suryak Laglem Giran ” (Eclipse of the Sun) bagged the best play award. The stage setting complete to minute details, together with his fellow actors and the actresses captivated the audience.

Ignatius de Xelvon also conferred on him the commendable honors as the best director and the best actor. Salu Faleiro's ‘Kimsam ’ (Mosquitoes) was declared the second prize winner.

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Tiatr - Monis Moga Khatir Jietat

Tiatr - Monis Moga Khatir Jietat



Nthons Creations is an organization of programmes created by Anthony D'Cunha.
The programmes are Konkani dramas, Songs and Group Dances. The motto of this organization : Enjoy maximum utility of ticket value ! Anthony D'Cunha hails from Chandor Goa. He is a well educated and talented artist. He is a writer, actor, singer, director and producer. He writes Konkani dramas, musical plays, songs and poems and various magazine articles. He produced various programmes on All India Radio, Panaji Doordarshan and for various other stage performances. The main project of this organization is Tiatr Tiatr means Konkani drama. Tiatr can be defined as an entertainment masala, mixed with story, songs, jokes and music. people want good story, jokes and songs to keep them enjoying from beginning till end of tiatr.
Nthons Creations has taken care of all these aspects.

Nthons creations presents before you a tiatr named: MONIS MOGA KHATIR JIETAT !
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Date : 13 avril 2009

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Tiatr in U.K.

Kala Academy's Khell Tiatr Festival 2009

KA's Khell Tiatr Festival:


Kala Academy's 4th Khell Tiatr Festival will be held from July 13 to 21,

at the Dinanath Mangeshkar Kala Mandir Panjim and begin at 7pm.



(News item from Herald/6-7-2009)

Him Tujim Pavlam touches ‘super hit’

Him Tujim Pavlam touches ‘super hit’
mark among UK tiatr lovers!

June 6th 2009, witnessed a new era for the Konkani Stage in UK under the auspices of Konkani Dramatic Association, UK. That day they staged the tiatr called Him Tujim Pavlam.

The unique, novel script portrays a conflux of ideas. The script is crisp with intricately woven outstanding dialogues and humorous comedy.

Poignant Plot: Him Tujim Pavlam highlights the mindset of the immigrants to Europe. Romald(Michael)and Betty (Mary), the Goan couple settled in UK try to enlighten their only daughter Merlyn (Meryln) against her blind pursuit of aping the English lifestyle. They realistically reproach her that her origin remains unchanged even under the alien mask. Alvaro played as her father-in-law. The protagonist is a woman of substance - a trustworthy wife, a caring daughter-in-law and a valiant lady who copes with the final stages of cancer. The tactful Sarah devises a plan to unite Floyd with Merlyn under the guise of them both sharing an intimate friendship. Hence, her untimely death would not leave a void in the family. But, the doctor unveils the illness which exposes Sarah to be a woman both “Bold and Beautiful” in her deathbed.

Cast Performance: Jr. Nelson gave marvelous performances both as an actor and singer. His powerful solo on M. Boyer was a class of its own.
Felcy gave a stellar performance as Sarah Floyd’s(Junior Nelson) wife who strives to bring back the lost glory after the demise of her mother-in-law. However, her dreams are shattered when she is diagnosed as having cancer.

The comedy by Luis Bachan, Joana, Victor de Verem, Judy and after all comedian Santan was a blast. It was a laugh riot. They were swift and compact in their presentation. Vow!
Kudos to comedian Santan who staged his maiden Konkani drama- a suspense thriller, that was offset with hilarious comedy the melodious and poignant title song Him Tujim Pavlam at Crydon, Swindon and Wembley to a capacity crowd. The show was unanimously applauded as hit.

Melodious Music : Another main reason for the great response that Him Tujim Pavlam was given can be attributed to the man in the foreground- James Vaz, the Band Leader. An aesthetic musician, he produced the original music that harmoniously blended with his fellow musicians Francis (bass), Babit (lead) and Polly (drums). The interlude set the tone and time for the performers and the background score filled in the sound effects. The music simply motivated the singers and inspired the listeners. Adding to this euphoria was the Drum Solo by ( Polly ) which was the brain child of the band leader himself. This was efficiently and creatively supported by the brilliant stage setting and light effects by Jhonny Damaciano and Francis.

So, hats off to Santan who dared to break through new barriers and create a niche for him. The super hit was not based just on the characterization but the very concept of the drama. The whole performance driven troupe displayed a standard and quality through this innovative talent. This has definitely raised the hopes for the Konkani Stage for further development and a long standing for the future in the UK.
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M.Boyer - Kantoristam Moddem Raja

M.Boyer - Kantoristam Moddem Raja



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Noman Konkani Palkachea Razamchea Raza-nk
- A Tribute to the Kings of Kings of the Konkani Stage


1

Bhangaracho avaz tuzo, amkam portun kednanch aikonk
meuchonam
Suadik ghirest utramnim vinlelim tujim kantaram,
kanar amchea sadounchinam
Tum palkar ubo rautogoch, palkachi sobitai vhadtali,
to dekhavo portun amkam dischonam
Tuzo zago palkar sodanch rito urtolo, konnamcheanuch
bhorunk zaumchonam.

Tujim kantaram aikotoch, mortali amchea kannamchi tan
anik bhuk
Duensak sampdon mornan tuka ghiraslo, konkani mogiank
zali dukh
Donia sorguimchem raz taka favo kor, bhogsun kosli
zalea zalear chukh
Tum zaun aslo konkani palkacho Raza, Goemkaramchem
sukh.

Kantorist titloch ghirest partist, tiatr anik songit
buroupi, tiatrist tum unche dorjecho
Kednanch guntunk zaumchonam jhelo, tujea hozara voir
kantaramcho
Itiasant poili konkani cassette anik musical show
dakoun, maan zodlo tuvem soglleamcho

Alfred Rose, 'Melody King' kantoristamchea mollar, tum
RAZA RAZAMCHO…


2

Festachea disa ganvchea bhurgeamcho tiatr astalo, tum
soiro kolakar koso, soglleamchea tiatranim nestalo
Tiatr suro zalo khoro, pun soglo lok tujich vatt
polleat rautalo
Tujea fiat motoracho avaz aikotoch, feuneom ghalun,
fogotteo laun tuka eukar ditalo
Tujem ek comedy anik decent kantar aikotoch, soglo lok
dadoxi zatalo

Manuel Aguiar zalo 'M.Boyer', zodtogoch eka English
film actorachem tuvem nanv
Tuje tiatr pollounk lok uppotteo ghali, marun etale
danv
Porva kelinam tuje bolaikechi, mhattarponnar passun
palkak veng marun raulo, xebaski dita tuka goemcho
ganv
Atamchea tiatristank tum zaun asa, ek vhodlem lissanv.

Voznadik anik riti dekhivont tiatr 'Ekuch Rosto',
'Sounsar Sudorlo',
molladik vaur tuzo Soglleamchea tonddar khelltat tuje
suadik cant, toxoch ugddass eta Goemche convent, tujea
kantaracho
Huxear comedian, kantorist, partist, tiatrist tum
soglleamchea mogacho
M.Boyer tiatramchea mollar, tum khoddegant tiatr
buroinar RAZA RAZAMCHO…

3

Tatristamchem painnem, sobit Benaulim ganvant tum
zolmoloPh.D. xinkop korun, sadem uloun, sadem nesson,
sadeponnan tum jielo
Zomnir tan stagir haddun, khelltiatrank tuvem atvoch
rosto dakoilo
Tuvem palkar kelelim tore torechim vizmitam polloun,
konkani sounsar dipkoulo.

Kitlem ghirest tujem buroup, konnuch amkam palkar
disonk nam, tea panvdear paulolo
Khoreanuch tum Goemcho 'Shakespeare', dusro Rosario
amkam kuimsor meutolo
Cancer piddechea ujeant lastanam passun, tuvem tuzo
vaur chalo dorlolo
Anikui palkar zaitim noulam korunk, monant tum chintun
aslolo

Auchituch dori tuntli, tujea jivitacho 'Patang' varear
ubonk laglolo 'Ekech Ratri', 'Ami Fator' zale, konkani
palkacho buddhivont 'Surya',
mornamchea doriant buddon, 'Uzvadd Paloulo'
'Thank You Doctor', tuzo molladik vaur sodanch amchea
kallzant urtolo
Rosario Rodrigues khelltiatristamchea mollar, tum RAZA
RAZAMCHO…

4

Bombaimchi Hindi film industry voir kadlea, Goemchea
huxear muzgamnim
Tannim kelolo molladik vaur, sangon khobar korunk
zainam sade utramnim
Tantlo famad musician Chris Perry, amchi Konkani bhas
voir dovorlea, music buroun bhangarachea solphanim
Aiz tum amche modem nam, tujem suadik music anik
kantaram aikon, dukham bhortat dolleanim

Kitle zannank tuvem tujea music anik kantaramnim,
nachoile anik hanssoile
Sopnant aslelea porim amkam, kednam kongotte anik
kednaim, lisboa pavoile
Songittachea sounsarant, tuvem zaite zannank nove nove
roste dhakoile
16 vorsamchi divli asli, 'Bai Lornank' porzollit
noketr korun, Konkani mogiank tumi dipkaile

Zaite music director sangtat, tum mhun music director
unche dorjecho
Ek famad maestro mhunta, tum zaun aslo mhunon 'Maestro
– Maestromcho'
Khoreanuch tum vortolo musician, soglea goemkaramche
avddecho
Chris Perry songittachea mollar, tum RAZA RAZAMCHO…


Boroupi/Written by: Cajetan Godinho
– soccer legend at Soor Grounds - Kuwait
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When all the village was a stage

When all the village was a stage
24 Feb 2009, 0328 hrs IST, TNN



Decades ago, when there were no floats, no music systems and even no decorated vehicles blaring loud music, carnival entertainment was through skits
that would take place in the yard in front of the village VIPs' houses.

Groups of persons dressed in colourful costumes, men dressed as women, accompanied by the ghumat (Goan percussion instrument) and performing skits laced with sarcasm, are memories of carnival that residents of Goan villages still carry.

"The skits were sarcastic and there was a lot of song and music in them," remembers writer Joel D'Souza of Assagao.

The skits, called khell (literal translation: play), were usually enacted at villages. The bhatkar (landlord) with his aristocratic and domineering ways was often mocked and ridiculed in these skits, with the social divide between the bhatkar and mundkar (tenant farmer) often the theme.

Recalls Maria Coutinho, "I remember one where the mundkar's daughter used to cook at the bhatkar's house, which resulted with the bhatkar's son falling in love with her and the opposition to the marriage."

"In the traditional khells, there would be at least three partes' to the khell. There was one parte which was called the Gaudiam parte' about the Gawda community, another called Raksa parte', about a monster and a third that could be the Bomboichi parte' where the scene shifted to Bombay," explains tiatr writer-director Roseferns.

There were no curtains, sets or props. Not even a stage. So the khell earned the synonym of being a zomnir khell (a play on the ground).

"I don't remember any props. They would say atam bomboi chollon' (Now I am going to Bombay) and the scene would change just like that," recalls D'Souza.

"The songs were written, but the script was not often written. One person would describe the scene, for instance if it was Bombay, he would say there are so many big buildings and cars on the roads. The khells were done that way," says Roseferns.

Yet, the khells didn't just happen. There would be songs and a script and the actors and musicians, always an all male troupe with men enacting female roles, would rehearse before they took to the streets.

"The troupe would move from house to house in the village and go to the homes of the richest people, who would in a way sponsor the khell. It was enacted in the compounds of the wealthy families," remembers D'Souza.

The beating of drums announced that a troupe was ready to perform. The audience would form a circle, those in front squatting on the ground, the others standing. A whistle would announce the beginning of an act and everybody would quieten down to watch the skit.

The first performance, befitting his position, was at the house of the village regedor (headman) and out of deference he would not be charged. From there the troupe would move to the homes of other landlords, who could afford to pay for the performance. The number of skits, or acts of a longer play, performed in the courtyard of each house, depended on how much the troupe was paid.

Over the decades the khell evolved and in the middle of the last century the khell's presented in Panaji were more sophisticated. "They would set up a small stage and a bed spread would serve as the curtain, which was held at the respective ends by two men. One of them had a whistle which was blown to mark the beginning of the act," says Lourdes Bravo da Costa Rodrigues, a researcher and writer on Goan history and traditions.

There are few carnival khells happening now and Salcete is the only taluka where these can still be found.

'Gomant Vibhushan Award' announced by Goa's CM

CM announces 'Gomant Vibhushan' from next year
19 Jun 2009, 0434 hrs IST, TNN


PANAJI: Chief minister Digambar Kamat said that the state will institute a new award known as the Gomant Vibhushan Award' from next year, which will recognise persons who have done Goa proudboth at the national and international level.

Speaking at the State Cultural Awards function at the Kala Academy on Thursday, Kamat said that the award will not be restricted to personalities only from certain fields.

"This award will be given to Goans who will do Goa proudboth in the country and around the world. It will not be restricted to any fieldbe it in art, culture, literature, science etc," he said.

Kamat also said that the government had implemented a scheme making police stations people-friendly. "We have just started reception rooms at Panaji and Margao police stations. They will have facilities such as drinking water and TV for the common man," he said.

Meanwhile, the Goa state cultural awards for 2008-2009 went to 16 individuals. For the first time, the government also bestowed the state cultural award on an institution.

The state cultural award is given to a person above 55 years of age for valuable contribution in the field of art and carries a cash prize of Rs 20,000, a certificate, "shripal" (headgear), a Nataraj replica and a shawl.

This year's awards were given in eight categories. The highest number of awardsfivewent to literature. Winners in literature included Gopalrao Mayenkar, Uday Bhembre, Ramesh Veluskar, V B Prabhu Desai and Bonaventure D'Pietro.

Three persons were awarded the cultural awards in music. These were Tulshidas Navelkar, Bernardo Cota and Conceicao Diogo da Silva alias Connie M.

In drama, the awards were given to Vijay Thali and Tulshidas Lotlikar. In folk art, the awardees were Amelia Dias and Eupsiquio Eusebio Antonio Ligorio Fernandes.

Other winners included Eusebia Feleciana Pereira alias Sabina (tiatr), Saida Apte (kirtan), Pundalik Kalangutkar (bhajan) and Kamlakant Chari (craft).

Govt declares state cultural award winners
9 Jun 2009, 0357 hrs IST, TNN

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PANAJI: The state government has announced 16 individual winners for the Goa state cultural awards for 2008-2009. For the first time, the
government has also awarded the state cultural award to an institution.

The award is given to a person above 55 years of age for "valuable contribution" in a field of art and carries a cash prize of Rs 20,000, a certificate, "shripal", a Nataraj replica and a shawl. The awards will be presented to the winners on June 18, 2009 at Kala Academy.

The names of the winners were announced at a press conference by chief minister Digambar Kamat, who is also the minister for art and culture at his official Altinho residence on Monday.

This year's awards have been given for eight categories but the highest number of five awards went to literature. Winners in literature include Gopalrao Mayenkar, Uday Bhembre, Ramesh Veluskar, V B Prabhu Desai and Bonaventure D'Pietro. Three persons have been awarded the cultural awards in music. These are Tulshidas Navelkar, Fr Bernardo Cota and Conceicao Diogo da Silva alias Connie M.

In drama, the awards have been given to Dr Vijay Thali and Tulshidas Lotlikar. In folk art, the awardees are Amelia Dias and Eupsiquio Eusebio Antonio Ligorio Fernandes. Other winners include Eusebia Feleciana Pereira alias Sabina (tiatr), Saidas Apte (kirtan), Pundalik Kalangutkar (bhajan) and Kamlakant Chari (craft).

Gomant Vidya Niketan, Margao, has also been awarded the state's first ever cultural award for an institution. The chief minister announced that the government has from this year implemented a new scheme"State cultural award for institution for outstanding performance in the field of art and culture". Gomant Vidya Niketan will be given a cash award of Rs one lakh and a memento.

Under this new scheme, the government will give the award to any Goan institution working for Goan artistes for a period of at least five years and has given valuable contribution in the field of art and culture.


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"Tiatr" produced copious volumes of music-song

"Tiatr" produced copious volumes of music-song.
Named after the Portuguese 'Teatro,' the Konknni stage was Goa's largest of performing arts, mainly among Catholics. It sure featured names like Kamat de Assolna but bulk was Goan Catholic, some with curious stage names like Titta Pretto
and Jhepsis Hitler!

"Pai Tiatrist" Joao Agostinho (JA) Fernandes, actually "Irmao" of pioneer Lucasino Ribeiro as JA himself always protested, wrote original plays and music right from his
first, and history's second, Tiatr. JA set Tiatr in the seven-Acts format, and between the Acts, songs that could be solos, duets, trios or quartets. With his own wife, he introduced women to the stage. His themes were clearly aimed at social reformation.

Thence, the world of Tiatr produced many giants. They would take a tome to even be briefly discussed. I'll restrict to a few whose song-music so impacted my young mind that I remember them to this day. I was not old enough to see some of them live, but heard their renditions from vinyl records or from 'Akashvani' (in those times, "Aqui Portugal, fala Emissora de Goa.")

Personally, my greatest Tiatrist was singer-actor Kid Boxer. Not just for his song, but for his courage of conviction. Allow me to leave the best for the last, later in this article, when I'll elaborate.

One colossus of the Tiatr world was Minguel Rod. He strode the Konknni stage at a precocious age, entering when he himself was only 13. His songs attacked social ills, which is natural as he hailed from a poor tribal background of Cortalim.


His verse-lyrics were absolutely original -- even if his tunes at times were borrowed. His imagery and satirical bite was not. A song went like, "(The landlord's) house was massive/ built of rock-solid stone/ but a wall collapsed/ when a pig's tail accidentally brushed against it." Credited with revival of the Tiatr during its gloomiest days, Minguel produced colourful titles like 'Lembddo Santan' and 'Pobre Fidalgo.'

Year 1955 was tumultuous for the Portuguese in Goa. August 15, India's Independence Day, saw several "Jai Hinds" shot dead or injured at border points of Patradevi, Molem and Polem. On October 5, Portugal's Republic Day, hundreds of natives converged at Cortalim. Everyone from Governor to gun-totting soldier quaked, until it was discovered it was not an internal 'Satyagraha.' Minguel Rod had died. Like
several Tiatr greats, at a young age: 32. "Aqui Portugal" announced the demise in all its six language news bulletins. And annual radio tributes until liberation.

Anthony Mendes is my best Konknni comedian-singer, not because his ancestral house was a whistling distance from mine. Such was his singing, dancing and acting talent that he was about to be inducted in Hindi films, when he too departed -- also at a relatively young age. Upon his death, Alfred Rose composed and sang a tribute to him. Several times during its rendition, Alfred broke down, and with him, most in the
audience.

Anthony need not have uttered funny Konknni lines to have the crowd in splits. He achieved that by merely twitching his bushy whiskers or squinting his saucer-sized eyes. Or a faked movement of his agile body -- or even with an equally spurious
Padri-style short quote in Latin! He scripted Tiatrs but only one, "Joao Paddekar," was staged in Goa.

Typical of his song lyrics:
"Ho tuzo guneaum, muzo guneaum, kestaum pettota /
Beijeam svater, vontt poleancher, thapttam suzota"
(on domestic tiffs between spouses, where, instead of
kisses, slaps resound off cheeks.)

After him, Jacinto Vaz and M. Boyer held the flag of stage comedy high.

In this galaxy, the greatest in his day was Alexinho de Candolim. He sang and also penned some pretty powerful Tiatrs, including his famous "Sonvsarant Konn Konnacho," and his trademark last, "To Bhavtto Dhormancho." Alexinho died at age 49, in 1964.

Young Menezes was the first rapid-fire ("jet-speed") singer. He liberally used Konknni adages in his songs, including one titled 'Hotel de Jakin!' Like his senior fellow villager Alexinho, Young's songs rhymed perfectly.

Trio singers -- three actors interspersing in a song -- were popular on the Konknni stage. The most legendary was Kid-Young-Rod (Kid Boxer, Young Menezes and Minguel Rod).

Among the famous Trios was Rom-Rem-Rod, who sang on the abominable murder of a Taleigao housewife, her daughter and a yet unborn child. That crime, a few years from liberation, shocked Goa, earned Malayalees local hatred and, in a long time, the Aguada gallows a trophy.


The generally accepted "Trio Kings" were Conception-Nelson-Anthony. Their political satire was so devastating that they invited post-1961 official wrath on the Tiatr
fraternity -- special guys. More about them below.

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Alfred Rose must be the most prolific of Konknni 'cantarists' (singers). He wrote and sang so many songs that he lost count of them. No chronicler can fix the number of 'cantaram' he penned. He set most of them to music himself, sang a few hundred, solo or in duet with wife Rita, or others. Most, however, were sung by other artistes.

Alfred did a wide variety of songs, from serious to satirical, melodic to mournful. Like Alexinho de Candolim before him, many of his songs carried a strong social
message, even if at times he sounded like a Sunday 'sermao.'

Some despised the nasal in his otherwise versatile soprano voice. And, even though original most of the time, Alfred sometimes borrowed popular Western tunes. But, as one of his greatest fans and my friend Filipe Dias of Madel-Margao says, "Alfred's
music was customer-oriented. When fans requested him to set songs to particular Western tunes, Alfred obliged."

Like music generated by the Konknni stage, it's not possible to discuss Cantaram save in passing. My personal choice always was songs that spun on humour. Names like Anthony Tuloo ("Lion of Cantarists"), Francis de Monso, 'Big Shot', Pascoal ("Master") Fernandes, Robin Vaz and Hermenzildo Francisco Camilo (H. Britton) will long be remembered for their melody-comedy.

In this genre, singers like Kid Boxer and Minguel Rod were
incomparable. Minguel's witty 'nightmare' still resounds:

"Angan tem asa nhoim re edem mottem bobor / Kai bore pole
tache mou-mou robor / Ratchem sopnant ieun korta tem mhaka
zobor / Mat apunn khuim rauta ti sangonam re khobor.

"Poir rati tannem sopnant ghott dhorlo maka / Ekar-ek beij
diunk laglem paka-paka / Tea vogtar saiba kainch anink mhaka
naka / Zago zaun tor polloi zalear mazor lenvta mhaka.

"Kal rati ani ek pautt jiu khoxen mhozo bhorlo / Oklecho pai
soirik gheun amgher so pavon sorlo / Oitana khoxen mhunno
babu apunn chol'lo / Zago zaun tor polloi zalear nakar
bhonvta zorlo.

"Ekech muttin zorleache dant hanvem moddle / Zago zaun tor
polloi paichea oklache arxe foddle / Pain kalukant chor mhunn
maecher borech oddle / Maein chobko marun paichea khoddeache
kens thoddle.

"Kestaum hem kabar zatoch auchit jhem mhaka poddli /
Oklechi mae ieun nhoim re soirik mhoji moddli /
Te tiddkin dhorun tika hanvem *charains* korun oddly /
Zago zaun tor polloi novich kamboll pinzun soddli."

In the general female genre, amongst the shiniest stars: Lorna (Sorg Tujea Dolleanim, Sorga Rajeant, Sopon, Noxibac Roddta -- all fused in Chris Perry's
music magic, and trumpet, as in Piso and Bebdo), and Rita Rose (Bottateanchi Bhaji, Ankvar Ravtelim, Kalliz Ostorechem, and in duet with hubby Alfred, Osoch Fottoitai, Tum Mojem Sukh and Anvdde Tuje Sompoi -- from 'Boglant.')


Let's move to another genre of Goan songsters.

At a time when Goa's independent identity was under grave threat, in the run up to the Jan-1967 Opinion Poll, several gifted Goans used their pen, voice and music to save the day for their homeland. Men like Dr. Manoharrai Sardessai, Adv. Uday Bhembre and Shankar Bhandari worked hard, through their song, to stem the tide of public opinion that was almost sure to have forever obliterated the idea of a distinct Goa.

Songs like "Goenchea Mojea Goenkaranno" and "Goenkar zaiat zage" sung by 'Goyem Shahir' Ulhas Buyao and "Don Pana" by Assolna-born vocalist Carmo Rod, still echo. In easier times, men like Bhembre wrote songs like "Chann'neache Rati" (sung
by Buyao), while Buyao himself produced quality songs, the most hilarious of which, to my mind, is "Gagar kiteak foddta re?" rendered, with equal finesse, by Varsha Usgaonkar.

"Dorya Deger" by Santosh and Mamta Prabhugaonkar, with pleasing vocal skills, delivered a powerful message on inter-caste marriages. These are included in Buyao's album, "Roop Tujem Laita Pixem."

Mangalore also produced a rich harvest of cantaram. Helen D'Cruz and Henry D'Souza created radio history with "Ye, ye, Katrina" (1971), one among many in their repertoire. Then there were Jerome de Souza, Lourdes Collaco, Agnes D'Souza, among
others. Wilfy Remimbus and Eric Ozario were giants on Mangalore's music matrix.


In this penultimate piece, some more 'firsts' in Goan music:

The first recorded Konknni song (on a vinyl gramophone record) was by Joao Agostinho, the Pai Tiatrist's "Mog mirmiriancho" (HMV, 1910), sung by him with his daughter Sofia. The first recorded Konknni audio cassette was by Alfred Rose. The
first Konknni audio CD was by Remo Fernandes. To Remo also goes the credit of re-doing old classics like 'Rajan & Prema' and 'Kustoba Rane.' The (unofficial) title of "Nightingale of Goa" was bestowed by a Portuguese governor on yodeler Dioguinho D'Mello -- who died, sadly, both blind and a beggar.

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Goan music: a long, twisted, and often colourful road across time

Goan music: a long, twisted, and often colourful road across time
- By Valmiki Faleiro



Among my many debts of gratitude, one I owe to Goan music. To
cantorists and lyricists of Konknni songs. To those who set
the verses to music, and produced a repertoire very dear to a
substantial segment of Goans. From old-world gramophone
records, transistor radio and the first cinema, it was the
music that took me to the songs. The songs then took me to
the lyrics.

That is how Konknni songs, among few other things like
Konknni-speaking friends -- and the ever witty, wise, and
often wacky, world of Konknni adages -- improved my otherwise
severely limited vocabulary of the mother tongue. To them all
who scripted, scored and sang all those great Konknni songs,
here is a humble salute.

I met Frank Fernand, producer of the everlasting
songs in his early-1960s films 'Amchem Noxib' and
'Nirmonn,' in the late 1970s. I carried his angst,
on the disdain of Goa's elite and government
towards Konknni, in a Sunday piece in the
Margao-based West Coast Times I was then with. He
introduced orchestral music to Konknni song and
adapted the Tiatro celluloid. To me, he's also the
greatest Konknni music composer.

Frank Fernandes -- born Curchorem, May 3, 1919-- played the
violin and trumpet like they were toys. He was maestro to
Bollywood greats like Shankar-Jaikishan and Kalyanji-Anandji.
He set the tunes of [the prominent Konkani films of the
yesteryears] Amchem Noxib and Nirmonn to musical magic. This
great son of Goa passed away in Mumbai, April 1, 2007.

My good neighbour and friend, Francisco C. Colaco, no less a
cardiologist than the singer he also is, opines that late
Chris Perry was the greatest. I have no problems. Both Dr.
Colaco and I were blessed to be born in an area, 100 metres
in radius, that gave birth to several Konknni greats (the
list is long, but allow me to mention a few):

Joao Agostinho Fernandes, Pai Tiatrist (father of the Tiatr).
Mestre Fancu of the Holy Spirit Church and its music school,
who spawned a generation of famous musicians. His
reconstructed house at Tepodi Pandd, leading to the house of
some Tepodd -- catch Margaoites nicknaming people charitably!
-- still stands, as does the original quaint residence of the
Pai Tiatrist at Modsai.

Roque Bernardo Barreto Miranda, scion of a great literary
family, kept Konknni traditions alive with his Enfiada de
Anexins Go?se (Imprensa Nacional 1931). Amazing that such a
tiny geographic area also produced the likes of Mestre Nunes
Fernandes and Anthony Mendes, to me the greatest Konknni
comedian. His role of compounder in the film Amchem Noxib is
yet unsurpassed. And, of course, Chris, Joe and Paul-Perry.

Another 100 metres from here, then tiny Pequeno Madel gave
Goa musicians of the meter of Mestre Agostinho Carvalho. Also
the much decorated singer-comedian, Manoel Santana Aguiar
(State Award-1985, Sangeet Natak Academy's-1995, and Padma
Shree in 2005 -- an award every decade!) Born in Madel, M.
Boyer settled in Santemol, Raia. His stage brother, the
unique Jacinto Vaz, Goa's own Charlie -- Sir Charles Spencer
-- Chaplin, came from Mandur, Tiswadi though.

I am under no illusions that any justice can be
done to the world of Konknni music within one or
even a series of newspaper articles. Permit me,
though, to reminisce a bit.

Half a century ago, when I was a child, Konknni was shunned
both in schools and in upper class homes. Konknni, our
identity and heritage, thrived on the laps of the red
lateritic soil of the central of Parashurama's seven
Konkanas. Our ancestors made that identity bud, bloom and
blossom. Konknni writers, musicians and songsters kept the
language going.

Some have chronicled Goa's film and stage music. Andrew Greno
Viegas, who fell to cancer at 40 last year, was among them.
Between his lab assistant's job, he collected memorabilia of
Konknni song, wrote, and brought out the book titled 50 Years
of Konknni Cinema (2000). He worked at building an
encyclopaedia of recorded Konknni music.

There is the almost self-effacing Bonaventure
D'Pietro of Anjuna. He not only writes copiously --
his Songit, Doulot Goenkaranchi (2004) is a
treasure -- but plays and produces Konknni music as
well.

We have our own inimitable storyteller, Mario Cabral e S?,
who, between his many books, edited Location Goa (2006).
Another journo Frederick Noronha has pointed out that this
State-sponsored volume lacks adequate exposure. Selling
books, even one as good as Mario de Sa's, I reckon, would not
fetch our ministers the kickbacks that outsourcing deals do.

[First published in Herald, in 2008]
as archived by gaspar almeida, www.goa-world.com

TIATRO : A CRITICAL STUDY - [Ph.D. Thesis by Andre Rafael Fernandes]

TIATRO : A CRITICAL STUDY
[Ph.D. Thesis by Andre Rafael Fernandes]

Abstract

The study traces the development of Tiatro from its various origins.
Whereas the general impression is that this dramatic form began in 1892 in Bombay, the thesis traces Tiatro?s genesis to the traditional Zagors and Khells which have evolved over several centuries from ancient performances.

The study documents available references from the earliest Portuguese plays in Goa. The developments in Music and Song [both Indian and Western] are tracked and their integral functions in Tiatros is indicated. The research accounts for variations in the spelling of Tiatro and studies diverse aspects such as Genres, Thematic concerns, Phases of growth, Structure, use of language, roles of actors, women, set designing, lighting, innovations, stage management, publicity, censorship, limitations and audience participation, etc.

The thesis gives due credit to, and highlights the contribution of Joao Agostinho Fernandes, rightly regarded as Pai Tiatrist the 'Father of Tiatro'. Several of his major plays are analysed and their impact assessed. Joao Agostinho is found to be not just an excellent ground-breaking playwright but also a forceful votary of social
reform.

An important contribution of this research is the innovative documentation of Joao Agostinho's manuscripts, handbills, brochures, news clippings, reviews and related items in his collection. He is also presented as a role model for Tiatrists of all times.

Hundreds of Tiatrists have kept audiences enthralled for thousands of performances in Goa, Mumbai and elsewhere. On any given weekend during the theatrical season, at least ten shows are held in various parts of Goa.

While justice cannot be done to all the Tiatrists, in a study of the present type, an attempt is made to briefly analyse the published plays of nine other playwrights. These are : Aleixinho de Candolim, A.R. Souza Ferrao, Kid Boxer, J. P. Souzalin, C. Alvares, Remmie J. Colaco, John Claro Fernandes, Prem Kumar and M. Boyer.

A list of Tiatrists is also appended.

Issues, Problems and Challenges in Contemporary Tiatro are discussed in the study. In spite of the general apathy of official / government bodies and the onslaught of cable television and alternative forms of entertainment, it is seen that Tiatro has so far managed to hold its ground as the premier form of staged entertainment for Konkani speakers.

Ever since Antonio Piedade Moraes innovated the path-breaking transformation of the ground based khells ?to stage performances of Khell-Tiatr and the subsequent evolution of the Non-Stop Drama, Tiatro has been enthused with new life and dynamism.

With the gradual decline of the Tiatro production in Mumbai and corresponding spurt in formation of Goan troupes, theatrical activities have resurged. Tiatros entertain not just local audiences but also perform for the benefit of emigrants elsewhere in India, the Middle East, London and Toronto.

Developments in communication technologies such as the Internet permit the Goan diaspora to be aware of the contemporary artistes and performances. Considering all its inherent strengths, Tiatro has an assured future as a medium of entertainment, education and social transformation.
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Tiatrachea Machier: Tallio Marat

From: Edward Verdes
Subject: Re: [Gulf Goans] Tiatrachea Machier: Tallio Marat
To: gulf-goans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2009, 2:29 AM

Mayachea poile sumanat hanvem ho tiatr mojea kuttumba sangatak, Margao GVN Hallant pollelo.

Khorench boreantlo boro tiatr hea seasonantlo. ..Bore dailog ani khoddegant acting...Bai Hazelachem acting maka ekdom borem laglem.
Avoi-bapain aplea bhurgeam sangatak ho tiatr pollouncho.

Kantaram borim aslim, chodd korun Francis de Tuem, Marcus Vaz ani Lawry Travasso ancho trio ekdom boro aslo ani tankam machier 6 pautti porte apoile.
(interval uprant te disonk nant)

(A very good tiatr of this season, good story, acting and powerfull dialogues. Dont miss this tiatr if you
are in Goa..specially Gulfies should watch this tiatr with their families)

Mojim Porbim Bab Milagres de Chandor-ak.

Dev Borem Korum
Eddie Verdes


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'Tallio Marat’
amchea tornnateancher lokx oddta

Ghorabeachea udarposonna khatir avoy-bapain fokot duddu ekttaim kelear puro na. Avoy-bapui aplea vaddtea bhurgeancher aplem lokx oddina tednam, tancho fuddar ani xevott koso ani koslo zata tem Milagres de Chandor 'Tallio Marat' hea aplea tiatrant bes-bore toren dakoll korta. Sam (Elvis) ani Savita (Sharon)-achea sangata tancheo dog dhuvo Rosa (Carmin) ani Zelia (Hazel) jiyetat. Aplea avoy-bapaiche nodre add Rose guptim Lenoy (Rumualdo)-chea mogan poddta ani dhaktti dhuv Zelia vaitt ixttagotik lagon, vikhallim vokhdam (drugs) ani soro piyeunk xikta ani tanchech sangata tem aplo chodd-so vell sarta. Gõyant aplim bhurgim vaitt rostear choltat mhonn pordesant nokrek aslolea Samachea kanar poddta. Dubai apli nokri soddun divn ani Gõyam yevn, aple potinni ani bhurgeam sangata fuddle dis sarunk Sam ek tharav gheta. Vaitt ixttagot soddun borea margar yevnk 'taker' (Milagres) Zeliak aplo adar bhasaita. Tachi-i bhoinn toslech poristhitint atm-ghat korun somploli dekun Zeliacher toslem moronn yena zavnk 'taker' zaiti tozvit korta, punn Zelia tachem kainch ek aikunk toyar asona. Ek dis aplea ixttam sangata vell sartana, vikhallim vokhdam piyevn Zelia soiranna bhair poddta. Te sondecho faido ghevn, tache te tin ixtt tacher bolatkar kortat ani jivexim martat. Tea tovnaxi mon’xamni Zeliacho xevott kelo dekun, to 'taker' vichitr toren tancho bodla gheta ani adarlolea khunnak lagon xevottak Inspektor (Agnelo)-achea hatantlean taka bondkhonnint vechem poddta. Dusre vatten, ankvarponnich Rose avoyponnachea bhesar pavta ani ti khobor aplea mogiak kolloitoch, gorbhpatt korunk to taka suchoita. Punn toslem panvl marunk Rose toyar zaina. Pordesant vochpache toyarek lagtana, ek bhonvddi marun, apun logn zatolo mhonn Lenoy Rose-ak bhas dita. Punn pordesant vetoch, Lenoyak Nikisha (Sunita) sampoddta ani dogaim Gõyam yevn lognache toyarek lagtat. Hi khobor aikun, Rose khup dukhi zata ani dil'lea utracher aplo mogi add gelo dekun, tem aplo jiv sompounk sodta. Punn Rose-achea kusveant aslolea bhurgea vixim sot uzvaddak yetoch, Nikisha guptim Rose-ak aplo adar bhasaita. Logna disa Lenoyak Nikisha nhoi, punn tachench adlem mogi Rose bhett'ta ani tachech thaim taka kazar zavchem poddta. Tanchi dogainchi ti bhett koxi zali, tem nimannea pordear bes- bore toren dakoilam. Kantaram babtint, Lawry Travasso-chem Niz Mog, Francis de Tuem-chem Dotor, Sharon Mazarello-chem Internet Novre, bab Cameron-achem Uddta to Buddta, ani duet gailolim Elvis-Carmen- achem Bhaddem, ani Victor-Andrew SEZ kantarank loka koddlean boro yevkar mell'lo.
V Ixtt Milagres de Chandor-ak porbim dita ani fuddarak anik tiatr borovn ani machier haddun, Konknni machiechi seva pott’tiddken korunk ulo marta.

DIGDORSPI ULOITA:
- Az meren hanven 22 tiatr borovn, machier ube
keleat.
- Konknni machier Follam Naslolo Rukh ho mhozo
poilo tiatr.
- Chodd-xe mhoje tiatr kuttumbancher attaplole
astat, punn he khepek hanvem adhunik
tornnateancher (new generation) bhor ghala.
- Tiatr pollevpeank lagon amche tiatr fuddem vetat.
Tancho sohokar novea digdorspeank- ui mellcho
Mhonn mhozo anvddo.
P Agxekar


www.v-ixtt.com

Tiatrs and society

Tiatrs and society

One fine Sunday, I attended a tiatr. It was well directed
and conveyed a very good message. But what disappointed me
was that a duet was sung criticising a priest who preached
against women wearing jeans and tight outfits while
attending the Holy Eucharist in Church.


This singer sends a wrong message by saying that dress is
not important, but only faith in God is enough. As our
Blessed Virgin Mary warned in 1917 at Fatima in Portugal,
more souls go to hell because of sins of the flesh than
for any other reason.
I humbly request tiatrists to compose good songs and
encourage the priests who have the guts to stand and
preach correctly.

Augustine Coelho, Aldona
http://www.oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=23259&cid=13

Tiatrachea Machier 'Kal, Aiz ani Faleam'

'Kal, Aiz ani Faleam'
cheddvachea jinnecher bhor ghalta

Eka cheddvachea jivitak tin bhag asat. Kal ek ankvar cheddum koxem, aiz ek avoy koxi ani faleam ek sasumaim koxi. Ek ankvar cheddum koxem bore rit-dekhin tem vaddlem zalear ek bori avoy ani tea uprant ek bori sasumaim zavnk bhag melltolem mhonn Mario Menezes aplea 'Kal, Aiz ani Faleam' hea tiatrant dakoll korta.

Aple zannte avoyk azilant ghalun, Tanya (Agnes) aple avoychea (Sabina) ghora pennem korta. Ticho ghorkar Rio (Mario Menezes) aple ghorkarnichi ani ektteach putachi antrea-poirean khobor ghevnk yeta. Teach gharant Tanyacho bhav Tyron (Lawry Travasso) aple potini Nisha (Rosy Alvares) ani dhuve Riomak (Rioma)sangata ghevn, ekvottan jiyetat.

Aple suniek, Nishak cheddum zolmolam ani aple dhuvek Tanyak put zolmola dekun avoy bhorpur vegllochar dakoita. Nishak ani tache dhuvek Riomak kikont korun, tancher naka zal'lim boglanttam thapun, Tyron-achi avoy tankam pois dovorta. Aple ekttech dhuvek Tanyak ani tichea putak soglo mog-moipas divnk ti fattim sorona. Nisha aplea payancho kochro mhonn somzun, tika soglo ghorcho vavr korunk tachi sasumaim formaita. Tanya-i tachi beporva korta.

Tyronacho bhav (comedian Sally) logn zavnk fuddem sorta tednam, sun (comedian Janet) gharant kitlem dot-dennem haddtolem, tache vixim tachi avoy tache lagim sodpus korta. Logn zatoch gharant ailoli sun poderachea kuttumbachi mhonn kolltoch, tachi sasumaim dukhi zata.

Sasumaim aplea mathear bosche poilinch, gharant ailoli novi sun tika nittayer ghalun, tika tichi suvat dakoita. Nishak-ui tichi gulam’ zaina zavnk ti taka xiddkaita.
Tanya guptim anik konnacho mog korta mhonn tachea bhavak Tyron-ak kollun yeta. Punn aplo gupit mog Tyronak ugddapo korunk tem koxench kobul na. Tuji bhoinn tosle bhan’goddent poddchi na mhonn sangun, Tanyachi avoy aple dhuvek tenko dita. Ek dis Tanyacho mogi Karim (Philipe Almeida) tachea ghara yeta tednam, Tyronache nodrek sot uzvaddak yeta. Ek dis bagint Tanya ani Karim-achi bhett zata tednam, aple bhoinnichi vatt soddunk Tyron Karimak dhomki dita.

Ek dis okosmat Tyronache avoyk kallzacho atak yeta. Gharant konnuch asona fokot tachi nat Rioma. Tea vellar aplea bapaik toxench ambulance-ak fon korun, Rioma aple sasumaink adar korta. Kallzachem operesanv korunk don lakh poddtole mhonn voiz sangta tednam, Tanya aplea putak sangata ghevn, aplea ghovager vochunk toyar zata.

Tea vellar, dhaktti sun aple sasumainchea adarak pavta. Ilaz ghevn, ghara yetoch, avoyche dolle ugoddtat. Tanya aplea ghorkarak ani putak ghevn, avoyche khobrek yeta tednam, aple dhuvecho nhoi punn odik promannan aplea putancho, sunancho ani tanchea kuttumbacho apnnem odik mog korunk goroz mhonn tika kollun yeta.

Kantaram babtint, Xavier Gomes-an gailolem 'Vat' kantar boro sondex ditalem. Marcus Vaz ani Xavier Gomes-achem duet 'Adlim Festam,' Agnes ani Rosy Alvares-anchem 'Nhesop,' Francis de Tuem-Xavier Gomes-Marcus Vaz-achem trio 'Kid-Young-Rod' aikopa sarkim aslim.

-P Agxekar
www.v-ixtt.com

TIATRIST NASLOLO TIATR DIS - 17/4/2009

TIATRIST NASLOLO TIATR DIS

- Vitorin Pereira, Utorda


Kala Akademy Gõy, 1996 vorsa-sun Abrilache 17ver Tiatr Dis monoita.

Xembor vorsam odik zalim tea disa bhov manest bab Lucasino Ribeiro ani Pai Tiatrist Joao Agostinho Fernandes hannim poilech pautt Mumboi xharant “Italiano Bhurgo” ho Konknni tiatr machier dakhoilear. Tachea ugddasak Kala Akademy ho dis 1996 vorsasun vhodda dobajean monoitana vorsan-voros kaim mhalgoddea tiatristank puroskar bhettoun sotkar korta. Hi tiatr mogiank, tiatr kalakorank khoxechi gozal.

Vorsavolli pormonnem hea vorsa Kala Akademint Tiatr disache karavollik hanv hazir aslom ani machier ravon don utram ulounk mhaka bhag favo zalem. Machier ravon vosrear nodor ghalit tor tiatr mogi (polloupi) favo toxe hazir asle punn khontichi gozal mhollear amchea tiatrist bhov thodde asle! Karann amche tiatrist bhav bhoinnank Abrilacher 17ver tiatr dis mhunnon khobor nasli kai? Vo Kala Akademichim apovnnea potram mellonknant. Tiatr dis mhunnche amchea tiatristank ghorchich kariavoll nhoi? Tankam apovnnea potranchi goroz asli?

Itlench nhoi fattim Moddganv don dis Dalgado Konknni Akademichem Sahityik ani sonskrutik sammelon aslem tednaim tiatrist favo tea porim nasle. Aiz kal tiatrist Konknni bhaxe vorvim tiatranim bhag ghetat ani aplea ghorabeank duddvancho adhar melloitat vo thodde tiatranchea zoddivorinch aplem kuttumb sambhalltat mhollear chuk zaunchina. Eka-eka tiatristachea sangatak ghorchim dog-tiguch ailear kariavollicho vosro chikar bhorom ieta. Tiatr polloupi koslei Konknni kariavollik khoxen ietat.

Punn amche tiatrist? Orthik vo dusro kosloi faido aslearuch ietele. Na tor oslea dobajeanchem kainch poddon vochonk na. Portem zalear Konknni ami tiatrist sambhallttat, amchi Romi Konknni amkam zai oxem hod’ddem fuddem kaddun machier ravon sangonk meklle! Hanv sogllech tiatristank hem lagu korina. Thodde khorench tan-bhuk visron Konknni khatir vavurtat. Vichitr gozal hi, tiatrist machier ravon kitli sobit Konknni utram ani sonvad uloitat, punn tech machievele denvle mhunttoch eka meka thaim Konkliz tastat toxench aplea ghoranim bail-bhurgeam thaim Inglez uloitat.

Itlench nhoi Romi Konnnichea fuddari passun eka-meka thaim khazgint Ingezuch katortat. Te uloitat tea gozalink Konknni utram nant kai? Vo amcho Konknnico mog fokot suvartha khatir vo tiatr polloupi bhousak fottoupa khatir? Ami Konknnicho apsuvarthi motlobponnan dongi mog korcho nhoi, punn nisuvarthi ani niz mog korunk favo oxem tumkam disona? Sodeak itlench puro.

JIVIT / Ank Mai 2009
(JIVIT - Konkani Monthly Magazine, issue May 2009).