Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore
Mangalore, Dec 7: Kevin Misquith along with his band Milestone performed their 15th concert here in kalaangann to mark the 10th anniversary of Mahinyali Manchi.
Kevin Misquith was accompanied by Royston Pinto, Joshal D’souza and Ashwin Sequeira with vocals while the band Milestone with Jackson Noronha on keyboards, Patson Pereira on Drums, Clyde Lobo on lead guitar, Rikith Soans on Bass guitar and Ashwin on Acoustic guitar scored the back ground music.
Dances were performed by Chris Misquith and group, Vithori Karkal and Kevin Misquith himself compered the event.
Songs written and composed by Kevin Misquith along with Poetries of eminent poets like Melwyn Rodrigues, Kishoo Barkur, HM Pernal, Wilson Kateel, Clement Fernandes, Sanjay Borkar of Goa composed to tune and music by Kevin Misquith were performed.
Ye Moga hya kinna written by Melwyn Rodrigues and sung by Kevin recieved thunderous applause. The crowd went roaring once more after songs like kaliz bullam, Thembe Thembe, Kenna Kenna , Ye moga hya kinna, kalza thar etc . It was pleasing to see the crowd clapping and singing songs like kalza thar, Kenna kenna, Thembe thembe along with the band.
The song “Thees Mathi” written by HM, sung by Royston and Kevin was a soul stirring one. The last song of the evening Hee Jeenn performed by Kevin was the best one which gave Goosebumps to the audience. It was a amazing concert with young talent on display. The song content/literature was poetic and the music was melodious and high energetic which oes well with today strand. The show was quite different from regular Konkani nites, it was like a western band performing with melodious and energetic music in a very casual way which was liked by all.
There are some more shows to come up from Kevin and team and the team is also looking for opportunities at different places so as to reach new audiences and keep the trend going.
On the occasion, Loy Noronha released the title of Kevin’s upcoming album. The album titled “Thembe Thembe” will be out by this December. The team also announced a new service to reach to a wider section of Konkani music lovers. Music lovers can now purchase the album just by sending an SMS and the album will be delivered to their homes. They just need to SMS their name and complete postal address to 8951805390.
This service is with a intention of reaching to the regions where Konkani music marketing network fails to reach. Konkani music Lovers have been requested to make use of the service and support Konkani music. This service is available only within India, International requirements can send a mail to thembethembe@gmail.com.