M’luru: 10th Kalakar Puroskar conferred on Konkani young music composer Roshan D’Souza A

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Mangaluru, 04 Oct 2014: Mandd Sobhann - Carvalho Ghorannem Kalakar Puroskar was conferred on young Konkani music composer Roshan D’Souza Angelore, during the function held at Kalaangann, here on Sunday November 2.

Roshan D’Souza was honoured for introducing a new trend in Konkani music, which is popular among the youth and that which is also being followed by other young composers.

 

The award was presented by James Mendonca, president of Mangalore Konkans, Dubai.

Dr Pratap Naik from Carvalho Ghorannem, Mandd Sobhan Gurkar Eric Ozario and president Louis Pinto were present on the dais.

 

 

The award consisted of a cash prize of Rs 25,000, a citation, a memento and public honour.

Acknowledging the honour, Roshan D’Souza said that the Award belonged to his mother, who has been his great support in his musical journey. He also thanked all those who recognised his talent and gave him an opportunity to shine.

James Mendoca released ‘Hanv Konkani’ – Global Survey Questionnaire in Konkani (Kannada script) was released on the same occasion.

Mandd Sobhann honoured the district Kannada Rajyotsav Award recipient Kudmi leader Gopal Gowda during the programme.

 

Mandd Sobhann co-ordinator Stany Alvares compered the programme.

The Award Ceremony was followed by t155th monthly theatre ‘Konkani Lok- Kala Darshan’, presented by Guru Kala Mandal, Pisgal, Goa.

The troupe received a rousing response from the audience for the amazing folk performances they presented, which included – ‘Shigmo’, ‘Zagor’, ‘Dhangar’, ‘Divya Nach’, ‘Ghoddya Moddnni’, ‘Dekhnni’, ‘Fugddi’ and ‘Goff’.