Celebrity stars to perform at first ‘Gulf Voice of Goa’
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 13: The first ever ‘Gulf Voice of Goa’ Konkani Singing Competition – a Tribute to Legendary Goan musician Chris Perry will feature a host of celebrity stars and artistes.
The mega event organized by Goan Cultural Centreis scheduled to take place Friday 22nd February 2019 at Khaldiya University Auditorium, Kuwait.
Organized in aid of the Bahrain Cathedral, the event is supported by well-known Goan NRIs in the Middle East – Carmo Santos, Agnello Fernandes and Bosco Leitao (Kuwait), Simon D’Silva (Doha Qatar), Gabriel Crasto and Francis Correia (Bahrain), Gabby de Chandor (Dubai), Anthony Lourenco (Muscat) and Joe Fernandes (Saudi Arabia).
The main competition is classified for Gulf residents of Goan origin. 2 participants from each countryare shortlisted to sing at the Grand finale that will see the crowning of best Gulf Goan male and female singers.
Apart from the competition, entertaining songs, dances and hilarious comedy skits will be a special feature of the show.
A number of delegates and dignitaries from the Gulf States, Goa and Kuwait are expected to be in attendance.
A band ensemble with a contingent of musicians led by Kuwait’s Maestro Soccor D’Mello and Goa’s popular Norman Cardozo will form a fusion of music to energize the evening.
Performing artistes include:
Overseas artistes: Goa’s Melody King Lawry Travasso; Celebrity singer/ musician Velrose Pereira (Oman); GoenchoAvaz winner Classy Cardozo (Goa); Rhythmic singer Michael D’Silva (Goa); Celebrated Thomazino Cardozo & Irene Cardozo (Goa); Sanio Fernandes (Dubai); Avers Pereira (Oman); GoenchoTallo (UAE) Winner Florinda Cardozo (Sharjah)
Kuwait artistes: Mario Fernandes; Gracy Rodrigues; Querobina Carvalho; Comedian Nelson; Master Valentino Pinto; Esparansa and Gasper Crasto; Kuwaiti singer - Mubarak Al Rashid
Comperes: G.R. Crasto (Bahrain) and Anjali Amonkar (Kuwait)
Musicians: Succor D’Mello – Lead Guitar; Fredrico D’Mello – keyboards; Norman Cardozo (Goa) – organ; Faustino Menezes – trumpet; Anthony Azavedo (Goa) – saxophone; Roswyn Fernandes (Goa) – drums; Menino Fernandes – bongo; Ross D’Sa – rhythm; Johny Fernandes – rhythm; Flaviano Furtado – bass; Vilma Fernandes – violin Shortlisted GVoG contestants:
Kuwait finalists: Romeo Braganza;
Zelia Rodrigues
Bahrain contestants: Aeral Paul Fernandes; Slenzita D’cruz
UAE contestants: John Pereira;
Aviella D’souza
Qatar contestants: John De Sa; Netcy Barretto
Oman contestants:Maurice Xavier
Rosario; Velriza Pereira
Watch out for more details at www. gulfvoiceofgoa.com