On Thu, 04 Sep 2003 23:21:14 +0300, "LARA Production Entertainment" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
THE EVER POPULAR "TRIO" SONGS CONTINUE TO ENTERTAIN KONKANI TIATR AUDIENCES - Compiled by Augusto & Gracy Morais The history of Tiatr goes back to 1892 when on April 17th, Lucasinho Ribeiro staged his first Konkani Tiatr "Italian Bhurgo" at the New Alfred Theatre in Bombay (now Mumbai). Since then, the Tiatr has evolved as a wholesome family entertainment for the Konkani lovers. It would be interesting to note that in Goa, presently, TIATR is the only form of entertainment - be it at the weekend or any week day. Tiatros have different types of songs for the side-show in between the acts. These are on different topics. In the beginning all songs, the side-show, were composed by the playwright/director himself and readily provided to the singers. As time passed, the playwright took the responsibility of writing & directing the play only along with the songs or cantos which were an integral part of the main play. So started the trend of each singer bringing his/her own songs composed by himself/herself or from any other composer. www.goa-world.com/tiatr&tiatrist This brought in a lot of variety in the tiatr. Singers presented their own compositions on topics and music of their choice, and to be performed the way they felt best. This raised the standard of the tiatro to newer glorious heights, as artistes and singers started using their own ingenuity, and thereby earned a lot of goodwill and were rewarded handsomely. http://www.goa-world.com/tiatr/tiatristprofiles.htm Imagine 18 to 20 songs on different topics, on different tunes, sung by different singers, all in addition to the main play and the audience just loved it with thunderous applause and encores. Moreover these songs would be in different forms i.e. solos, duets, duo, trios, quartets, quintets, etc. - a unique feature of the Konkani Tiatro. This started the trend of singers coming together as regulars for duets, trios and also regular solo singers. Some made name for themselves as solo-singers and people would come to tiatros to listen to the solos of their favourite singer. Examples of solo-singers are Anthony D'Sa, Dioginho D'Mello, Alfred Rose, Kid Boxer, Minguel Rod, Aleixinho de Candolim, Romeo Mendes, Jose Rose, Bab Peter, Jose Rod, Jr. Rod, and a galaxy of others. Examples of duo/duet singers are, C. Alvares and Remmie Colaco, Kamat de Assolna and Lucas Ferns, Alfred and Rita Rose, Wilmix and Sharon, Greg and Sabina, Jr. Rod and Josephine, etc. However, the trend for trios took a phenomenal turn as trio singers started singing songs on current topics and mainly with political overtones. These were very much liked by the tiatro audiences. A time came when adding a "Trio" group to the cast of a tiatro would make it go houseful. This "Trio" -trend was first started by Kid Boxer when he first formed the Kid-Young-Rod Trio, consisting of Kid Boxer himself, Young Menezes and Minguel Rod. It seems Kid Boxer got the idea of a "Trio", when he first read the name of the Film Company, Metro- Golwyn-Mayer (MGM). As Kid, Young, Menezes and Minguel Rod were very good friends he thought of making a partnership company of Kid-Young-Rod. He did it, and it clicked. It clicked to such an extent, that any tiatro by Kid-Young-Rod "trio", was guaranteed houseful! This gave the idea to other singers to do likewise. Many Trios followed thereafter, and to quite an extent, all had a good experience. People just loved Trios. They were sensation-makers. Trios started singing to the galleries, and this helped the tiatro. The next group to follow in line was the group called "Big Three from Saxtti" consisting of Souza Ferrao, Anthony Mendes and M. Boyer. Then came the immortal Trio of Conception-Nelson and Anthony. The Trio of Boyer-Remmie Colaco-Jacint Vaz followed this, Rom-Rem-Rod was the next to follow in line. This Trio comprised of Roam Tony, Remmie and Julio Rod. The great 'Mendes Brothers' were next. They were the sons of the legend Anthony Mendes viz. Felix, Derrick and Xavier. Then came the Wilmix Trio, consisting of Wilson, Michael and Xavier. This was followed by Mil-Mel-Nel, consisting of Milagres Fernandes, Cezar D'Mello and Agnelo Costa. In Kuwait, the favourite and ever popular Trio consisting of Cajetan-Marcus-Xavier was much loved for quite a many years. In 2000, Xavier Gomes left Kuwait for good due to family commitments. Currently, he is busy singing solos on the Goan Konkani Stage for many directors and Musical Shows and as well rendering his voice on many audiocassettes and CDs. But the Kuwait Trio has managed to survive and keep the trio alive by inducting a new partner, Mario de Majorda - a playwright, director, singer and actor. Marcus Vaz, son of Master Vaz and Cajetan Pereira will continue the tradition of enriching the Kuwait Konkani stage with their innovative and thought provoking Trios along with Mario de Majorda. After a break of one and half years, the Kuwait Trio are all set to have the ball rolling with more novel ideas and entertainment packed composes in the forthcoming tiatro �Lokachim Tondam Bondh�!� http://www.geocities.com/lara_production/LTB.html The Mendes Brothers based in Kuwait have lately made rare public appearances in Musical shows. Tiatrogoers still cherish the soulful singing of these talented brothers and wish for more entertainment from this Trio. Another upcoming Trio in Kuwait is Rosary Ferns-Sylvester Vaz-Sanny de Quepem (RSS) who have presented their Trios in recent Konkani Musical Shows and Tiatrs staged in Kuwait. All the above Trios have made a mark on the Konkani stage. In fact each Trio had a style of their own and they had their own following among tiatro audiences. All in all they gave a boost to the konkani tiatro. Other than the above Trios, at every village level also, Trios were being formed from time to time. It is difficult to name these Trios or enumerate them. But the fact remains "Trios" as such are still liked by tiatrogoers. www.goa-world.com team (c) All Rights Reserved. LARA Production Entertainment presents: "Lokanchim Tondam Bondh.....!", written and directed by Laurente Pereira on Friday, September 12, 2003 at 4:00 p.m in Kuwait. http://www.geocities.com/lara_production/LTB.html Have a happy and enjoyable Ganesh Chaturthi ########################################################################## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##########################################################################
