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*Press Note*
*For Favour of Publication*
*‘Kantaram Singing Competition’*
Kantaram i.e. stage songs in Konkani are an integral part of Goan Song &
Music. Kantaram are of various types such as
Solos/Duets/Duos/Trios/Quartets/Quintets etc. Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) has
observed that the present day composers and singers very often go for solo
singing only and do not promote Duets/Duos/Trios/Quartets/Quintets etc.
In order to preserve and promote Duets/Duos/Trios/Quartets and Quintets in
its true form as they were presented on the Tiatr stage in the past, TAG has
organised a competition of singing of original Duets, Duos, Trios, Quartets
and Quintets on Saturday, 18th September 2010 from 10 am onwards at the
Conference Hall of Goa State Museum at Patto Plaza, Panjim.
Those interested in participating in this competition should note the
following:-
1. The Duets/Duos/Trios/Quartets/Quintets to be sung in the competition
should be newly composed for participating in the competition.
2. The lyrics of the Duets/Duos/Trios/Quartets or Quintets should be of
interactive nature and every singer should be a different character in the
presentation of the Duets/Duos/Trios/Quartets/Quintets
3. Care may also be taken to have original music for the
Duets/Duos/Trios/Quartets/Quintets.
4. The lyrics of the Duets/Duos/Trios/Quartets/Quintets should be
submitted to TAG along with the prescribed Application Form duly filled on
or before 9th September 2010 before 5 pm at the office of TAG.
5. The dates for writing music and for rehearsals will be communicated to
the participants after verifying the lyrics of the
Duets/Duos/Trios/Quartets/Quintets submitted by the composers/singers.
6. The cash prizes for singing the Duets/Duos/Trios/Quartets/Quintets
will be as under:-
· Best Duet - Rs.2000
· Best Duo - Rs.2000
· Best Trio - Rs.3000
· Best Quartet/Quintet - Rs.4000 / Rs.5000
· Best Original Lyrics - Rs.2000
· Best Original Music - Rs.2000
1. Each participant will also be provided with Travelling allowance.
2. The performances will be judged by judges from the field of Song &
Music on the following factors: - 1.Quality of Lyrics 2.Quality of Music
3.Voice Modulation 4.Facial Expressions 5.Acting.
3. There should be atleast 3 songs in each category for organising the
competition.
The composers and singers of Duets/Duos/Trios/Quartets/Quintets are
requested to participate in large numbers and help in preserving
Duets/Duos/Trios/Quartets and Quintets in its true form. The Application
Forms along with the rules and regulations of the competition are available
at TAG’s office, Campal Trade Centre, Behind Military Hospital, Campal,
Panjim during office hours.
*Victor de Sa*
Member Secretary
*Tiatr Academy of Goa*
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Goa-launch of the well-received *Into The Diaspora
Wilderness* by Selma Carvalho on Aug 29, 2010 (Sunday) at 11
am at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. Meet the author, buy a signed
copy (only Rs 295 in Goa till stock lasts).
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