Mumbai: Wilson Olivera Nite enthralls Konkani music lovers

By Rons Bantwal
Bellevision Media Network

Mumbai, 03 Nov 2016: Fans of Konkani music had a memorable day on Sunday, October 30, as noted singer Wilson Olivera, who was on a sabbatical, was back on the stage to enthrall the large gathering at Navinbhai Thakkar hall, Vile Parle (East) here, in the second of the five musical shows held in Mumbai. 

 

Wilson Olivera Nite was organized by St Peter’s Association (Barkoor), Mumbai, which has served in educational and social spheres for more than two-and-a-half decades, as part of its 28th annual cultural celebrations.

 

 

Henry D’Silva Suratkal, renowned Konkani movie producer, businessmen Harry Buthello, Harry Rebello, Konkani movie director Harry Fernandes, Konkani Sangeet Sardar Wilson Olivera, show co-ordinator Ronald Olivera, Divo - Konkani Illustrated Weekly publisher and editor Lawrence Coelho, Ancy Paladka, Phelcita a well wisher of Wilson Olivera were present as guests of honor and others were present as special invitees. Association president Boniface Sequeira presented bouquets to the guests and honored them.

 

Sangeet Sardar Wilson Olivera enthralled the gathering with a splendid performance, supported by other artistes and musicians from Mangaluru. In the programme led by Wilson Olivera, well-known singers Pradeep Pinto, Prashant Pinto, Ronnie Crasta, Priya Menezes, Shilpa Coutinho and Joseph Mathias rendered melodious numbers.

 

Popular music group from Mangaluru provided the music. The popular comedy group, Kushali Kinnigoli had the audience in splits with comedy acts. Naach Soban, dance troupe promoted by Mangaluru-based Mandd Sobhann, Konkani organization striving to promote Konkani and its distinct culture worldwide presented scintillating dances. Ace comperer Ronald Olivera kept the audience engaged throughout the event in his inimitable style.

 

Association vice president Timothy D’Souza, treasurer John Gonsalves, joint secretary Arthur Mendonca, PRO Jolvin Furtado, former presidents Felix Barnes, Richard Carvalho and others were present on the dais.

 

Boniface Sequeira welcomed the gathering. The Association honorary secretary Eric Carvalho delivered the preliminary address. The co-ordinator Ivan Rebello compered the programme and proposed the vote of thanks.