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Elvis Goes live with Joe D’Costa, The Goan Cultural Renaissance Troupe
and Konkani Pop rock singer O’luv Rodrigues are all set to fly to Qatar
to perform for "World Goa Day 2011" organised by the Goan Welfare
Association (GWA) on 21st October 2011 at AL GHAZAL CLUB HALL (QP) at
3.30 pm. One act play by Simon D’Silva and local talents will add more
excitement to the fun filled evening. Having achieved unprecedented
success in previous years, GWA invites Goans and Konkani speaking
community to attend this event. ENTRY IS FREE. Allwyn Azavedo will fly
all the way from Dubai to compere the show and Mr. Luizinho Faleiro,
Congress Working Committee Member (Permanent Invitee) and Ex-Chief
Minister of Goa will be the Chief Guest and Mr. Jaysingh L. Rane will be
the Guest of Honour.
Photos: http://bit.ly/WGD-Doha2011
"ELVIS GOES live featuring JOE D’COSTA from Mumbai and THE GOAN
CULTURAL RENAISSANCE" is an Internationally renowned Goan musical
ensemble portraying the rich and varied cultural heritage of Goa through
song, dance and music to the world. The troupe has a wide repertoire of
original Goan KONKANI MUSIC be it Pop, Rock, Jazz, Folk etc along with
professionally performed folk dance sequences. The troupe has given
performances internationally over the years. The members of the Troupe
comprise of highly talented personalities, be it in music or in dance.
Among the members, are Goan musicians settled in Mumbai over the years,
who add colour to the performances of the troupe. The troupe basically
performs purely original brand of Goan Konkani music and also other
music with innovative elements in their compositions keeping in times
with the changing world. The band plays purely live music having in its
music set–up the Mumbai based renowned Music Director Mr. Joe D’Costa
who plays the lead guitar. Mr. Joe D’Costa after a long musical stint in
Delhi and Punjab, is now in Bollywood and is a part of the band solely
because of his keen interest in promoting KONKANI MUSIC because of his
love for KONKANI. The other band members comprise of the versatile Mr.
Britto Baptista (from Cuncolim) on the bass guitar, the young and highly
talented Mr. Rohan Denis (from Shiroda)on the Keyboards, Goa’s ace
Gummottist Mr. Agnelo Agush Gonsalves, the innovative and highly
professional Mr. Felix D’Mello from Mumbai on the drums and the ever so
versatile Mr. ELVIS GOES on the main Vocals.
Mr. ELVIS GOES, who has to his credit around thirty International
performances, has taken KONKANI MUSIC to different parts of the world
over the years. The first ever recipient of THE YUVA SRUJAN PURASKAR,
and nicknamed THE MANDO PRINCE, Mr. Elvis Goes is a music composer,
lyricist, choreographer and a very versatile singer with the natural
vibrato being his forte. Be it Konkani pop, rock, jazz, folk, Elvis has
it all in him. Besides being a multilingual singer, Elvis teaches
mathematics at Guardian Angel High School, Curchorem, and he is an
inspiration to all of today’s youth. The other members include Ms Celina
Azavedo E Goes, Ms Mefita Vaz, Ms Deona Elsa Pereira, Ms Astrid Colaco,
Ms Lynnette Goes, Ms Shirley Goes, Mr. Wilbard Quadros, Mr. Jerson
Dourado, Mr.Glorio Goes and Mr. Mario Dias who are all versatile singers
and dancers.
So, "ELVIS GOES live featuring JOE D’COSTA from Mumbai and THE GOAN
CULTURAL RENAISSANCE" is a pure blend of professional musical set - up.
Among the dances that are performed by the group are the Mando courting
dance, the kunnbi fugddi nach, the kharvi nach, the dekhni nach, the
corridinho, the marcha da Fontainhas besides other choreographed dance
sequences.
Truly speaking "ELVIS GOES live featuring JOE D’COSTA from Mumbai and
THE GOAN CULTURAL RENAISSANCE" is a thoroughly professional live band
cum folk dance troupe carrying on its shoulders the task of keeping
alive the rich and varied cultural traditions of GOA for posterity.
O’LUV RODRIGUES
Photos: http://bit.ly/WGD-Doha2011
Fresh from his recent successes, in Amsterdam and then here, upcoming
singer Olavo Rodrigues a steady climber in the popularity charts, it is
his ‘Konkani Pop’ that has really caught the pulse of the younger crowd.
Here is a vocalist who works hard to bring in the crowds. Progressively
improving, and constantly re-inventing, the man has us humming his tunes
and will probably be doing so for the coming generation too. Olavo’s
last performance at the ‘Rain or Shine, Konkani Rocks’ concert in Panaji
was a huge success where belted out hits got the crowds lively, and
singing along in high spirits. Prior to that it was another big triumph
at the ‘International Jazz Festival’, Amsterdam where a 2000 strong
crowd made of locals and Goans from all over Europe were charmed by the
singer kicking off in a Dutch song. It was a tribute show to music
legend ‘Chris Perry’ on September 27 and 29 followed by travel to Doha
for another gig “World Goa Day 2011”. From then on it is a regular
stream of work until Amsterdam again next year for the 2012 jazz
festival. Olavo Rodriguez (also known as O’luv), a name synonymous with
Konkani pop, is also the pioneer of pop music in Goa. Discovered by the
celebrated late Chris Perry, O’luv knew he was meant to be a musician
from an early age. He started singing at local competitions at a tender
age of seven and his quest for performing with a winning streak was
never diminished. O’luv participated in various Singing Competitions
until senior Goan tiatrist Alfred Rose, organized a competition where
O’luv won the opportunity to lend his voice for Rose’s album but the
album was shelved for unknown reasons and by the time he was called upon
for the album’s production, O’luv had already moved on to greater
avenues by doing albums produced by M/s Dinfa Productions and performing
at popular musical shows. Renowned Chris Perry had organized a talent
contest where O’luv bagged the winner’s trophy and was offered a chance
to sing in Chris Perry’s upcoming album as well as to perform at his
live shows across Goa. This boosted O’luv’s morale and he continued to
perform for audiences while honing his singing and guitar playing skills
under the torch of the great musician Perry himself. O’luv stands apart
from the other range of musicians in Goa with his ability to make sweet
music from a self-made contraption, a combination of a mere comb and a
piece of paper. The sound that emerges bears an uncanny resemblance to
that of a saxophone. This is O’luv’s signature move to enthrall the
audience and is an instant and distinct crowd stunner. His first
professional album ‘Poilo Kiss’ produced by Chris Perry propelled him to
the topmost category of Goan singers and all his songs were instant
hits. His very first pop album ‘Kor Kantar’ produced by Jess Louis
catapulted him to greater heights and his songs would regularly
broadcasted all over the radio. This also gave him the momentum to
perform at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in 2004 and
the Food Festival, both events held in Goa. After Kor Kantar, there was
no looking back for this Wonder Boy and he went on to do more amazing
works such as Hey Hey Moga, Feliz Natal, Ooh Vah Veh and the recent Baby
You’re My Love, having had the privilege to work with legendary greats
like Lorna, Sudesh Bhosle and Sadhana Sargam. Musicians of international
repute have acclaimed his albums including well-known members of the
Bollywood fraternity. In his article in the Navhind Times- Goa’s local
daily, talented tiatrist and journalist John Gomes quoted that O’luv is
Chinchinim’s precious gift to the Konkani stage’. In 2007, he also
featured in his first Bollywood venture “Damaad Ke Intezaar Mein” and
worked as the lead protagonist playback singer. In addition, he recorded
the theme for the Asia-Pacific Conference on pro-life titled ‘Hail Human
Life’, which was praised by domestic and international delegates alike.
April 2010 saw the change in avatar for O’luv and he performed his first
live pop show in Margao. Seen as one of Goa’s greatest Pop Artists,
O’luv is an inspiration to the new wave of pop artists emerging out of
Goa. This honor and tribute, however, has humbled him and he continues
to train under Joaquim D’Souza till date.
Local talents are Natcy Barretto, Tania Rodrigues, Sanchia Fernandes,
Baby Elena Noronha, Rosario Dias, Charles Fernandes, Vincy D’Costa,
Peter Camilo, Filu Camilo, John De Sa, Luis Carvalho, Joe Luis De Souza,
Roseferns, Armando Gomes, Anthony Rodrigues, Peroz Pereira, Master
Garsio Fernandes, Master Sanlorf D’Silva, Master Snasloy D’Silva and
Simon D’Silva. Music: Agnelo Rodrigues, Drum: Martin Mascarenhas, Light
Effects: Glorio Fernandes, Sound & Lights: Unique Sound & Lighting –
Proprietor DJ Mario.
The concluding ceremony of World Goa Day will be held on 04th November
2011 at AL GHAZAL CLUB HALL (QP) at 3.30 p.m. Comedian John D’Silva’s
new Konkani musical show “VOLLOKH” will be staged during the closing
ceremony. Tickets of Vollokh will be sold on 21st October during the
event. Tickets will be also available at Designers Tailor, Goan Art
Tailor and Kebab King Restaurant (Airport Road).
Photos: http://bit.ly/WGD-Doha2011
More details can be had from Simon D’Silva - simondsi...@gmail.com
