Bengaluru: KCA takes cause of Traditional Konkani Singing among Bengalureans

Bellevision Media Network

Bengaluru, 21 Jun 2017: Mandd Sobhann, Mangaluru-based Konkani organization striving to promote Konkani and its distinct culture worldwide, in association with Kanara Catholic Association (KCA), Bengaluru, organized 2-day Traditional Konkani Singing Workshop, at Hotel Park Residency, here, from June 17 to June 18 from 4.00pm to 8.00pm both days.

 

 

Vishwa Konkani Kala Ratn and Mandd Sobhann Gurkar Eric Ozario was the chief trainer, ably assisted by ‘Konkani Abolem’ Joyce Ozario (on the vocals) and Dylan Caldeira (on the guitar and vocals) were the resource persons.

 

Thirty-eight enthusiastic KCA members participated. They learnt traditional songs such as – ‘Roazlin’, ‘Suryachim Kirnnam’, ‘Gupit Moag’, ‘Sanjecho Vell’, ‘Hanv Sayba Poltoddi Vetam’ (Dekhnni), ‘Tambdde Roza’ & others, ‘Manddo’, ‘Voviyos’ (in 3 tunes) and 14 ‘Verses’.

 

All participants found the workshop very useful, fruitful and satisfying. They even suggested that such workshops should be held among Konkanis all over the world, including in US, so that Konkanis would be made aware of their rich cultural traditions and heritage.