Mervyn Lobo wrote: FN, This is really disappointing. There is no Goan who would claim that Malaika is a Konkani song.
You were sent the opportunity to give a yes/no reply to my simple question, the answer which each and every Goan should know, but you could not get yourself to do the right thing. Let me remind you that I did not bring up this subject. You introduced the subject unprovoked and for no reason at all. Colaco, the other accused, also requested info on how he was tied to this subject and you have not been courteous enough to answer his simple question. == == COMMENT: My dear Mervyn, I understand that some politicians make statements without any regard for the truth. I suppose, some Journos attended the same school as those lying politicians. wrt MALAIKA, I am not so sure what you mean by "There is no Goan who WOULD claim that Malaika is a Konkani song". HELLO!! Did you mean to say: "Nobody COULD LEGITIMATELY claim that Malaika is a Konkani song" (As of Nov 30, 2009)? In any event, let us see if Frederick Noronha can find the time to provide a simple answer to your (apparently) very complicated question: Is Malaika a Konkani song? YES or NO. BTW, I also did not know that the following were Konkani songs i.e. Encosta Tua Cabecinha, Maria Isabel, Cadiza-za-za & Olha Policia. That having been said, may I add here that - I found Francis Rodrigues' musical effort, not only very creative and commendable but also very timely and crucial to the maintenance of the Goan "sing-along" tradition. It surely needed some significant time, funding and effort ....and not everyone has the talent and drive to achieve what Francis achieved. Someone needed to do it and I am happy that Francis took on the task and was able to complete this phase of the project. That is not the point being discussed here. It is the matter of detail and appropriateness. A tiny switch of the word from Konkani to Goan would have been sufficient. (I believe). They were, after all, Goan favourites. I am sure Francis will take this critique as being constructive ...and make the necessary adjustment for his next edition. I also hope that Francis does the necessary paperwork to help him include a few songs from Ulhas Buyao in the next album. I personally believe that the Song Book is an absolute MUST for Goan get-togethers. I certainly intend to buy some copies as gifts (if I can locate them). Hopefully, Francis will post the site/address from where the books can be purchased. The other question (referred to above) ..... I am sure Frederick will answer it in due course. My present recollection is that this is my first comment on Francis' effort. So, I do not know what Frederick could be 'talking' about. But ...hey, I could be wrong ...and if so ...I will stand corrected. NOW ....there is still the May 2006 LIE which Frederick Noronha has not withdrawn despite several reminders. good wishes jc [1] Frederick Noronha made the following statement on May 31, 2006: "What cheeses me off is you'll guys who propound this colonialism-started-in-1961 theory" http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-May/130006.html [2] JC: "Fred Noronha may wish to publicly identify the GUYS who HE says " propound this colonialism-started-in-1961 theory". Once he does so .... he may then wish to provide us with reference to the posts which lead him believe that. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-May/130059.html [3] Frederick Noronha identified the "guys" thus: Among a handful of others, mainly those Colaco types. Bernardo, Paulo and Jose, for instance. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-May/130076.html [4] JC in May 2006: Fred .... will surely provide us PROOF that Paulo and Jose (atleast) have propounded "this colonialism-started-in-1961 theory". IF he does not, he is Lying. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-May/130084.html