50 per cent of artistes back-stage and on-stage are non-Catholics

Tiatr has nothing to do with script issue: Tomazinho
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Asserting that tiatr was a performing art and the same had nothing to do with the script issue, President Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) Tomazinho Cardozo claimed in today’s scenario 50 per cent of artistes back-stage and on-stage were non-Catholics.
A little bit reluctant to answer queries on the Romi and Devnagri script issues, Cardozo, who addressed a press conference on Friday to spell out the activities of the academy for 2009-2010, observed the rich history of 117 years of tiatr has to be preserved.
To a question on the quality of tiatrs of today and yesteryears, he said tiatrs 20 years ago were more vibrant than the present ones. In the tiatrs of today many unwanted things are shown, he added.
Recalling the days of yore, Cardozo reminded that the culture of tiatrs was born in Bombay (now Mumbai) in April 1892 when the first drama was presented and hailed the efforts of like Lucazinho Ribeiro and Joao Agostinho Fernandes.
“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 titars. In recent years the scenario has completely changed,” he observed.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT:
He informed that the academy had 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 at least five shows are staged during the trip.
He said TAG, which was formed on February 16, hardly got functional because of the election code, but now had come out with several activities for 2009-10. The activities of TAG will not overlap with those of Kala Academy or any other academy for that matter, he mentioned.
He announced that documentation of the history of tiatrs, encouraging tiatr in villages, promotion of tiatr through educational institutions, raising the standard of tiatr, preservation of tiatr literature, promotion of tiatr music, remembering artistes of yesteryears, insurance for tiatr artistes, directory of tiatr artistes, etc., are some of the activities planned by the academy for 2009-2010.
Cardozo said all these activities will be taken up at the cost of Rs 60 lakh and the State Government would also help with the funding.

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Celebrations to mark birth centenary of tiatrist Ferrao
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Celebrations to mark birth centenary of tiatrist Ferrao
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PANJIM, MAY 23
A R Souza Ferrao Cultural and Charitable Trust in collaboration with Tiatr Academy is organizing the birth centenary celebration of well known tiatr artist late A R Souza Ferrao on June 1 and 2 at Ravindra Bhavan.
Ferrao who gave his 50 years to tiatr was a singer, musician, artist as well as a director. “He was the person who has immensely contributed to the life of tiatr,” says Tomazinho Cardozo, president of Tiatr Academy.
The inaugural function will be held at the hands of Chief Minister Digambar Kamat while Dy speaker of Goa legislative assembly Mauvin Godinho and veteran artist of tiatr, Rico Rod will be the guest of honour.
The inaugural function will be followed by the staging of the tiatr, ‘Gouyo Put’ directed by late Ferrao.
On second day that is on June 2, Goa’s pop singer, Remo Fernandes will be the chief guest whereas a lover of Goan drama, music and songs, Francisco Colaco and a popular tiatr artist Prince Jacob will be the guest of honour.
The concluding function will be followed by a cultural programme presented by String Assemble, Goyenchim Noketram and Cansauleche Kala Mogi.
Ferrao who died in 1978, had worked in different Konkani films like Amchem Noxib, Nirmonn, Boglantt, Mhuji Ghorkarn and many more.
“He was multifaceted personality who could fit for any role,” Cardozo said.
Ferrao was the first Konkani artist to broadcast the first Konkani musical programme on All India Radio and was the only person to be invited to perform in Delhi on the occasion of Republic Day.
“Besides his stage and screen life, he was a gem of a person in his day to day life,” Cardozo says.

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Honouring “Pai Tiatrist”
Leonardo Marcel Sequeira, Siolim/Maputo
During my current visit to Goa from Maputo, after almost 22 years, I was impressed by the changes in the state. Margao city has a lot of vehicular traffic, a little chaotic, but yes, this city is growing. But the garbage strewn around is awful, given Goa’s otherwise scenic beauty. The high-rise buildings are adding to the traffic problems.
At night, I saw the well-illuminated Rabindra Bhavan. I attended a Konkani tiatr there and what impressed me was a portrait of one senior citizen “Pai Tiatrist – Joao Agostinho Fernandes (21/12/1871 to 29/08/1947)”. This reminded me of the good old days when we used to see tiatrs in Mumbai. Of course, the tiatr was entertaining, with a lot of humour. But, I could not much follow the Konkani, having lost touch with the language we otherwise spoke in Parel, Mumbai and Siolim, Goa.
I tried to get more details of “Pai tiatrist” from an ex-councillor of the local municipal body, seated at my side in the auditorium, who informed me that his house was just across a small rivulet on the southern side of the Bhavan. He added that the date of birth ought to be 14/12/1871 and not 21/12/1871, perhaps a slip-up.
The next day, we visited the house of “Pai Tiatrist”. Unfortunately, the inmates were not around. The quaint, tiled, old house resembled many of such structures that dotted almost every part of Goa in the good old days. I was told that the government has plans to preserve his house and that indeed is a noble gesture which one needs to appreciate.
But much more needs to be done. This house could be an important landmark for Goans like me visiting the state. But there was no name given to the narrow winding path leading to the House. In Maputo and other parts of East Africa, it is traditional to name streets after eminent persons and I suggested to my guide, the ex-councillor, that he could suggest naming the road “Rua de Pai Tiatrist”. I hope this suggestion is acted upon by the government.

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Tiatr awards controversy
Godfrey J I Gonsalves, Margao
Tiatr lovers have supported the proposal to grant posthumous awards to the trio, Lucacinho Ribeiro, Joao Agostinho Fernandes and his spouse Regina Fernandes.
Yet, the Chairman of the Tiatr Academy, Tomazinho Cardozo, has said that photographs of the pioneers, Mr Ribeiro and Mr Fernandes, would be given the due place. When asked why Regina was left out when she rightly deserved the award, being the first woman on stage, even before any woman came on stage in Marathi theatre, he merely stated that he would make a mention of her role during the inuagural but nothing beyond that. He also went on to add that there were several other Goan tiatrists who have achieved much more, but since there was no documentation, others have got the credit. Though there is an element of truth in his contention, this is in no way a convincing reason why Ms Regina has been left out.
Merely paying lip sympathy is no use. The government ought to take note of such a biased attitude. Mr Cardozo needs to give a satisfactory reason why she has been left out. Lest he contend that no photo of hers is available, let me point out that I had sent one to him and the Directorate of Art and Culture. Tiatrist Wilson Mazarello has also agreed that Regina Fernandes should be considered for an appropriate place, but he is not a member of the Committee of the Tiatr Academy.
There have also been some rumblings over the selection criteria for the State awards. Mr Osvy Viegas has pointed out that less deserving musicians were given awards, while others like ‘Carlito’ from Navelim were ignored. He also spoke of artists like Fidelis from Chandor and Alex Mestri from Margao, a violinist and bandleader, who deserved state awards.
Many tiatr lovers feel that the government should not have appointed Mr Tomazinho Cardozo, a politician, with due respect to his credentials in the field of performing arts. In fact they feel that the same disunity and bias among the tiatrists will reflect on the functioning of the Tiatr Acdemy, and the pro-Devanagari lobby, to which the CM extends covert support, will have the last laugh, seeing the death of the Tiatr Acdemy even before it completes 100 days.

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Tiatrists recognised for life-time dedication to the art-form
By Colin Savio Coelho

The tiatrist of the good old days really give a great boost to the art. In the 117 years of the tiatr, there was very little recognition given to the tiatrists by the government. The tiatr goers did give them a lot of love and recognition, especially with the traditional hooting to call the singer back on stage to repeat a song and applause at the end of a scene.
It was much later that M Boyer was awarded the Sahitya Academy Award and later the all-important Padma Shree. But many of the tiatrists sacrificed much of their lives and just enjoyed entertaining with the art-form with not much of an eye on any kind of recognition. But efforts like that don't go abegging. At some point of time someone will notice and give due credit to some good efforts.
The Tiatr Academy was one such recognition that tiatrists have gained. Though this Academy hit a few roadblocks, especially at the time it was first planned on the eve of the last state assembly elections, it finally took off with some gusto at a function at Pai Tiatrist Joao Agostinho Fernades, Ravindra Bhavan today.
One of the other highlights was recognition for life-time achievements coming from the government itself. The tiatrists who were applauded for their effort and sacrifice are:
Ophelia Cabral D'Souza from (Mumbai): Hailing from Socorro Bardez, she has spent most of her life in Mumbai. She was known as the 'Tragedy Queen' of the Konkani stage and she has acted in the C Alvares masterpiece 'Xezari Combo'. She contributed extensively to tiatr along with her husband Bab Peter. Her beautiful voice was also part of the hit films 'Amchem Noxib' and 'Nirmonn'. Ophelia could not make it to the awards ceremony due to health reasons and was represented by her brother Tony Cabral.
Antonette Mendes : One of those tiatrists who possesses a melodious voice, she has kept the crowds mesmerized with her singing. She is from Goa Velha and is also one of the many Mumbai based tiatrists.
Titta Pretto: He has been instrumental in writing many a triatr that has kept the audience entertained and involved at all times.
Anita Pereira Fernandes: Anita has been the first lady to have ever acted in Khel Tiatr. She also made a mark as a duet singer.
Lidvinda Clara Dias: This tiatrist from Orlim played those mother-in-law, sister and mother roles to great perfection. She is also gifted with a sweet voice that keeps her listeners spell-bound.
Lucas Fernandes: A native of Goa's coastal pride Colva, he was in the forefront of playing womens' role in the span 1947-59. He was acclaimed as a great singer and has sung over 300 songs on stage.
Alegro Roque T Antao: He is popularly known as 'Star of Arrossim' and did a marvelous job in back-up vocals, especially in rendering the second voice. He has to his credit one popular song 'Goenchi Xit Kodi' and has played womens' roles on stage many a time. His tiatr 'Retired Tarvotti' gained much acclaim in the days of yore.
Antonio Moraes: He is said to have shown the new way to tiatrists with his innovation, non-stop khel tiatr. This Tiatrist from Benaulim was well-liked for his khel tiatr 'Sandlolo Put' that made waves in 1956. He has to his credit a number of popular songs too.
Pedro Caetano D'Silva: Per-Seraulim, Colva is the home of this well-known tiatrist. He is better known by his stage-name C D'Silva. His great performance on stage always put the crowd in a spell. He has made a 60+ years contribution to tiatr and has also written over 13 khel tiatrs.
Thomas Domingo Rosario Antao: This music director from Nuvem has made a significant contribution into taking tiatr music to greater heights. He also made a major effort in encouraging khel tiatr music to also take forward steps.
Remy Colaco: This name will ring a bell with many. He has made a great impact with the tiatrs he has written. Originally from Sanvordem, Remy has lived in Mumbai most of the time. 'Ankvar Mariechem Dukh' is one song that has become a household tune over many years. Remy could not be present in person to accept the award.
Manuel Santana Aguiar: This is one of the most decorated tiatrist ever. Known for his spontaneity in composing lyrics on the spot, he started his stage career at the young age of 15. He is known to be a magician on the stage and over the years grew to be a much-loved artist. He drew laughter at his every move and also stressed on awareness on social issues. He was decorated with the Sahitya Academy Award and also the Padma Shree. Yes it can be none other than M Boyer, the Raia based comedian. His sister received the award on his behalf.
John Claro Fernandes: 'Portugues Kolvont', this is the one tiatr that John Claro is identified with because of its impact and popularity some two decades ago. This one tiatr staged around 200 shows around Goa. Hailing from Amona-Quepem, John Claro has been a well-appreciated writer-director of the Konkani stage.
Philomena Crasto: She was a great singer of repute and played many a role to such perfection that she won the hearts of her audience. She was wheeled in to accept the recognition for the great work she put into her acting.
Jose Lourenco Vaz: Nobody knows by this name really. He is only popular as Master Vaz. Calvim, Aldona is the hometown of this great artist, but he has spent his life in the South of Goa at Utorda. He started acting in the tiatr his father acted in at the age of seven. They called his father Mister Vaz and seven year old Jose was in turn called Master Vaz. The name stuck. He has played womens' roles and also sang a famous song 'O Catarin'.
The recognition to these tiatrists and the formation of the Tiatr Academy will surely help encourage younger talent to take to this age-old culture of Goa. Taking the tiatr to a higher level is surely the need of the hour. Tiatr needs to be looked upon as a career.

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‘Tiatr is cultural heritage of State’
MARGAO, JUNE 25 – Maintaining that “tiatr” must be given its rightful place, the BJP Cultural cell has expressed surprise at the step-motherly treatment given to Konkani tiatr by the Kala Academy by deliberately keeping it out of the Goan-multilingual drama festival this year.
BJP Cultural Cell Convenor, Siddhanath Ulhas Buyao said that Konkani tiatr is the cultural heritage of Goa and is by far the most popular drama form in the State today.
“Konkani tiatr today is no more a drama-form of any community, but belongs to all Goans. It is appreciated and supported by all Goans”, he said.
Buyao said during the Ganesh festival, one will find Konkani tiatr being staged in all the mandaps and the audience is from all the communities.
In fact, he said that Konkani tiatr has gained so much popularity in Goa that the name of “Konkani tiatr” should have appeared first in the list of the Kala Academy while organizing the festival.
Buyao said the Cultural Cell of the BJP believes that all drama-forms of Goa should get equal representation in all festivals, organized by the Goa government, without any bias.
“The Kala Academy is in full knowledge, that it’s highest revenue today is coming from Konkani Tiatr alone. Then with what justification do they drop out Konkani Tiatr from such festivals. Is this not a concealed communalism of the Congress. Is this not a Congress type of divide and rule policy”, he asked.
Saying that the BJP does not believe in playing politics with Art & Culture, Buyao said the BJP will take necessary measures with the help of Goan people to ensure the Kala Academy gives due recognition to tiatr.
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DKA upset over step motherly treatment to tiatr
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PANJIM, JUNE 21 -- Dalgado Konknni Akademi feels that by keeping the tiatr out of the multi-lingual Drama festival, Kala Academy of Goa, has done a lot of injustice to tiatr and the tiatr lovers of Goa.
According to press release issued here, the KA has organised a festival in which four Marathi plays, one Hindi and one Konknni drama will be staged.
The akademi says that tiatr being the most popular dramatic form of Goa, found no place in the festival, due to the biased attitude of the organisers towards Konknni Tiatr.
The press release further states that it is not the first time that Tiatr has been given step-motherly motherly treatment by the Kala Academy.
Kala Academy’s ‘Rangmell’ produces numerous dramas every year by spending huge amount of money from the public funds.
Most of these dramas are either Marathi or Konknni Nattoks. The most popular dramatic form from the Goan soil, the Tiatr, has always been neglected.
Dalgado Konknni Akademi strongly protests against this attitude of Kala Academy and demands that the Kala Academy must respect and must treat Goan Tiatr the same way they respect and treat Marathi and Konknni Nattoks.
It also desires that KA should spend public funds equally on all forms of culture of Goa.

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Tiatr Academy will give boost to tiatrist: Tomazinho
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PANJIM, JUNE 11 – The panelist comprising of tiatrist at a debate titled: ‘Is tiatr achieving the aspirations of Goans?’ were unanimous in their opinion that tiatr which has an impact on the Goan society needs to be encouraged by the government through subsidy, reserved plots, extra awards and setting up of a tiatr academy.
Senior Tiatrist, Tomazinho Cardozo while explaining the history of Tiatr that existed since 1892 said that ‘Tiatrist need financial support and government must hasten the setting up of a Tiatr Academy which has already been sanctioned which will further give a boost to tiatrist. Our standards are increasing but professionalism is lacking, but tiatr in Goa will never die and has a bright future, he said.
When asked why there is no censorship for ‘Tiatr’ in Goa when the same existed during the Portuguese regime and even currently exists in other states including Maharashtra, he said that in a democracy the freedom of expression must not be curtailed, besides in Goa there is no room for vulgarity or obscenity as what the Goan viewers want is clean fun and a good entertainment package.
Another senior tiatrist, Joe Rose who started acting from the age of seven said that although he has been performing in Goa, he was not considered for the state award merely because he did not have a 15 year residency certificate. I was an artist in Bombay, but I am a Goan, besides art and culture has no boundaries and why this injustice? he questioned.
Prince Jacob a tiatrist whose tiatrs are popular said that it is important to convey a good message and have a high-quality story because the show is watched by the whole family. When asked how he selects his topics, he said that it is based on everyday issues.
An upcoming female tiatrist Dolla Mascarenhas said that more women should be encouraged to take part in tiatr as they too have excellent talent. Juino De Souza moderated the debate.

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Tiatr script writing workshop
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PANJIM, MARCH 27 -- Goa Konkani Akademi and Konkani Machi Mogi Netorlim, Sanguem will organise a tiatr script writing workshop at Vaddem Kurdi in Sanguem taluka on March 30 from 10 am to 5 pm at Vaddem Church Hall.
Fr Tadev D’Silva Parish Priest of Vaddem Jurdi church will light the traditional lamp to inaugurate the workshop in the presence of Goa Konkani Akademi Vice President, Dr Tanaji Halankar; Agnelo Fernandes, ex member of GKA; Dr Rafael Fernandes, Goa university; Avinash Chari Kala Academy and Teotonio D costa-President of Konkani Machi Mogi Board member of GKA

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Souza Ferrao’s Birth Centenary Celebrations

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Tiatr Academy of Goa in collaboration with A. R. Souza Ferrao Cultural & Charitable Trust will organize functions at Ponda, Mapusa and Panjim to celebrate the Birth Centenary year of late A. R. Souza Ferrao, a versatile artiste of Konkani Tiatr stage.

The Tiatr “Gouyo Put” written by late Souza Ferrao, which is directed by well known tiatr artiste Anil Kumar, will be staged on these occasions. Popular tiatrists namely Fatima, Jessie, Angela, Sonia, Bushan, Anthony San, Sucorro de Santa Cruz, Xavier Gomes, Conny M., Lanja, Antush and Comedian Jesus & Ben Evangelisto will feature in the tiatr.

The function at Ponda will be held on 20th July, 2009 at 3.30 p.m at the Rajiv Kala Mandir. Shri. Vishnu Suria Wagh, Vice-Chairman of Rajiv Kala Mandir will be the Chief Guest. On 22nd July, 2009, at 3.30 p.m. the function is scheduled at the Hanuman Theatre at Mapusa where the popular tiatr artiste H. Britton will be the Chief Guest while the concluding function will be held on 24th July, 2009 at 6.30 p.m. at DMK auditorium, Kala Academy, Panjim. Shri. Pratapsing Raoji Rane, Hon.Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly and the Chairman of Kala Acadcemy, Goa will be the Chief Guest on the occasion of the concluding function. On all these occasions, Ivor de Souza Chairman of Souza Ferrao Cultural & Charitable Trust will be the Guest of Hobour and Tomazinho Cardozo, President of Tiatr Academy Goa will preside over these functions.


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As the function is being organized as a part of Birth Centenary Celebrations of late Souza Ferrao, there are no tickets and the admission to these shows is open. All Tiatr lovers and well-wishers of late Souza Ferrao are requested to attend these shows in large number.


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Phone: 9822170102
Email : tomazinho@sify.com
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Held on 23rd May, 2009, at the Kala Akademy, Goa


A Brief Note on:
A. R. SOUZA-FERRAO - A Versatile Tiatr Artiste

A.R. Souza Ferrao Cultural & Charitable Trust in collaboration with Tiatr Academy - Goa will organize the Birth Centenary Celebrations of late A. R. Souza Ferrao on 1st and 2nd June 2009. The Celebrations will be held at the Joao Agostinho Fernandes Auditorium at the Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, Goa. A brief profile of late A. R. Souza Ferrao is given here below:


Childhood
Augusto Remedios Souza Ferrao was born on June 1, 1909 at Ambora - Raia,
Salcete, Goa to Mr. Joaquim Mariano Souza and Mrs. Maria Cecilia Ferrao. Young Augusto Remedios studied in the Parchial School in Margao. From there he joined the
Government Primary school in Portuguese. After completion of his Portuguese
'Segundo Grau', he joined the Catholic Educational Institute to study English. Besides dramatic art, he was a good artist and in order to develop this talent he
studied at J. J. School of Art in Bombay. Although he was acting on tiatr stage during his school days, he never neglected his studies. In the Parochial School he learnt music and violin. He had a good voice and flair for acting right from childhood.


Maiden appearance.
Mr. Basilio Furtado from Chinchinim introduced Souza-Ferrao to the Tiatr stage.
He acted as 'Princess Diana', - a female character - in his drama 'Naddponn
Amigachem' staged at Clube Harmonia Hall at Borda. Although Souza-Ferrao was totally new to the stage he acted wonderfully well. The songs that he sang were also big hits. He went on becoming popular. Because there were too many Souzas in the tiatr community, he preferred to have a different identity for himself. Therefore, he combined his father's and mothers' surnames and made Souza-Ferrao his surname. Then he styled his name as A. R. Souza - Ferrao, by which he became all famous!
He has acted with all the the past famous Konkani playwrights and directors
such as M/s Joao Agostinho Fernandes, Saib Rocha, J. P. Souzalin, Jack Aquila,
Rogaciano Ernest Rebello, John Lazarus D'Souza, etc.


Appreciation
Once a famous Portuguese actor named Silva Sanches came to perform in Bombay at
Royal Opera House. The Portuguese Consul selected M/s Luis Borges and
Souza-Ferrao, the only two Goan artistes, to act in the programme. The show was attended by a selected audience. Of all, the two Goan performers proved outstanding and of course, Souza-Ferrao received more applause.


At the All India Radio.
Souza - Ferrao was the first Konkani artiste to bradcast the first Konkani
musical programme on All India Radio, Bombay on November, 11, 1936. Mr. Souza-Ferrao produced the programme for which the music was provided by Mr. Manuel Alphonso. He was an excellent composer of lyrics as well as music and equally excellent singer too. Many of his hit songs were recorded by HMV and other recording companies.


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At the National level
In 1954 and 1955, Souza-Ferrao was the only Konkani artiste to be invited to
perform in Delhi on the occasion of the Republic Day. 'The Goan Folk Song and Dance
Party' led by Souza-Ferrao was adjudged as the best. The then President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad and Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, praised Mr. Souza
Ferrao for his excellente performance. The Central Government produced a documentary - 'The Folk Dances of India'- in which Souza-Ferrao's folk dances of Goa were included. Besides the Folk Dances Troupe, Souza Ferrao had his own dramatic Troupe called Jolly Brothers Darmatic Club through which he encouraged youngsters to enter theTiatr stage.


A valuable writer
Souza-Ferrao scripted and directed many plays out of which 'Almam Vetat
Sorgar', 'Pech-Pech', 'Kazari Okol', 'Ghatkeponn', 'Zotkaxi', 'Santan Bavdi', 'Govio
Put' and 'Paichem Farikponn' became hit. Besides, he also helped many playwrights to
stage their shows. He also directed many of Mr. Joao Agostinho Fernandes' plays.
Souza Ferrao believed that good singing, dancing and acting are essential elements
that go into making a good artiste.


A versatile actor
Souza-Ferrao was a multifaceted personality. He could fit in any role. His
acting ability was proved by the different roles he polayed on the Tiatr stage. He had acted as a girl, as an old man, as an old woman, as a Hindu, as a Manglorean,
as a landlord, as a mad man, as a drunkard, etc. His forte was Goan Kunnbi roles.


On the Silver Screen.
From his childhood, Souza-Ferrao wished to act in films. In the late 40s when
Mr. AL Jerry Braganza announced his first film Mogacho Aunddo his hopes brightened,
but was disappointed because Mr. Braganza did not include any commerciat Tiatr artiste in his film. However he fulfilled his silver dream when he acted in the film "Amchem Noxib" which was a big hit. Since then he acted prominent and varied roles in almost all the major Konkani films such as 'Amchem Noxib', 'Nirmonn', 'Sukhachem Soponn', 'Mhuji Ghorkarn', 'Kortubancho Sounsar', 'Jivit Amchem Oxem', 'Bhuierantlo Munis', 'Boglantt', etc.


A humane personality
Besides his stage and screen life, he was a gem of a person in his day-to-day
life. He always cared for others particularly the poor and the downtrodden. He was
one artiste who was ever ready to stage his shows in aid of causes that serve the
society. Once, during Portuguese times, Governor Cabral's wife wanted to
raise funds to help T.B. patients. Dr. Froilano de Melo and Dr.Victor Dias, in order
to swell this fund asked Souza-Ferrao to help and he, with his open heart,
organized numerous shows in different villages in aid of the T. B. patients of Goa.
Considering the wishes and ideals of late Souza-Ferrao, the Trust - A. R.
Souza-Ferrao Cultural & Charitable Trust - has been established to promote the
ideals of this great personality.


Conclusion
Souza-Ferrao expired on March 6, 1978 at St. George Hospital, Bombay. He was 69. He was the greatest artiste, the Konkani stage has so far produced. On gramophone records today, we hear his sweet voice, on the silver screen he comes alive and on the stage we will remember him as an actor who had a vision for Goan Tiatr, song and music.

Tomazinho Cardozo
President
Tiatr Academy - Goa.

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Konkani Seminar and Condolence Meeting

Konkani Seminar and Condolence Meeting


GRAF (Goan Review Art Foundation) in collaboration with Konkani Association, Mumbai (KAM) organizes a Konkani Seminar “Mumbointlea Konknneancho Ekvott Koso Zoddop?” (How to unite the Konkani people of Mumbai) & “Mumbointle Gõykaranche Kudd Koxe Samballop-II (How to sustain the Goan Clubs of Mumbai) followed by Condolence Meeting to pay tributes to the stalwart of the Konkani stage the late M. Boyer on Sunday 19th. July 2009 at 4.00 p.m. at St. Sebastian Goan High School, Dabul, (Thakurdwar) Near Charni Road Station, Mumbai.

The Konkani speaking people of Mumbai are today scattered in the far off suburbs of Mumbai, thus breaking their link with their fellow brethren. We have to find a solution to bring all the different Konkani people together in order to sustain our cultural ties and enrich our Konkani language. Mr. Lawrence D’Souza, Kamani, Hon. Secretary of Konkani Bhasha Mandal, Mumbai, the mother association of all Konkani people of Mumbai, will share his views on this subject.
The identity of the Goans in Mumbai is slowly dying. The heritage that was built by our ancestors in Mumbai – namely the Village clubs and other institutions are dwindling in numbers. Therefore, for this reason, we have already conducted one seminar - “Goan Associations and the Goan Clubs in Mumbai” - in order to alert the Goans. This one is a sequel to the seminar already held earlier. Some concerned Goans have taken steps to register the Goan clubs in Mumbai in order to preserve them for posterity. The secretary of this proposed Federation will throw light on the progress made so far in this regard .
We are humbly calling upon all Goans to come and attend this seminar and discuss this matter and come forward to take remedial measures to safeguard our language, culture and the club and institution heritage.
On this occasion we also pay our respect to our departed artiste M.Boyer who enriched the Konkani culture through his plays and songs.
There is no fee to attend this Seminar however those interested to attend this seminar must register their names in advance.

For Registration and other details kindly contact: Gable D’Souza (9820494439) or GRAF office (22630139).

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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....


enjoy the song !
Eddie

PS: check out the new post on the blog. I had this audio but lost it home...this song is from Hortencios album...Khobrank lagon...if anyone has this song pls forward it to me.....need assistance for English translations of the song....
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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!

Edward Verdes
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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
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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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