Kuwait: KCWA 'Don Korodancho Sombhrom' a Grand Success
Report & Pics by Wilson Saldanha, Shirthady/Kuwait
Daijiworld Media Network - Kuwait
Kuwait, Apr 14: Popular young Konkani singer and composer Kevin Misquith and ace guitarist Rajgopal on Friday April 13 entertained the Kuwait Mangalorean audience like never before. Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) a leading Mangalorean association in Kuwait held its mega event 'Korodancho Sombhram 2012' on Friday April 13 at the American International School, Maidan Hawalli, Kuwait from 5 pm onwards under the leadership of president Steven Machado. The event was special for the organization as it has reached Rs 2 crores to the needy with support from sponsors, members and well-wishers.
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association, formed in 1988 by Francis Misquith, Johny Misquith, Charles Vas and Elias Saldanha with a core aim of charity has now grown into a well-established group of more than 1000 registered expatriate members in Kuwait. KCWA has completed 24 glorious years of community service and achieved a great milestone this year of crossing over Rs 2 crores in generous charity to the needy children in pursuit of their education, regardless of religion, caste and creed. KCWA has also contributed generously towards other humanitarian causes in India and Kuwait.
Kevin Misquith and Rajgopal came from India specially to perform on this occasion for the first time in Kuwait. The programme commenced with title song of the day by Rony, Cynthia, Joyline, Jovita, Rudy, Allen, Marcus and Chorus followed by formal welcome by comperes of the day Lancy Rodrigues and Lydia Misquith.
After the formal introduction of musicians, Kevin Misquith started with his song ‘Tu Mhanon’. He continued his magic with his latest songs such as Thembe Thembe, Hi Jinn, Kalliz Bhullam, Takdin Takdin, Kallza Dhar. Allan Pinto, Gladys Lorena and Joyline Gonsalves too joined Kevin Misquit to share the melody.
Kevin and his band has been creating ripples across the Konkani music world with their robust on-stage performances and passionate singing, and this has won them a dedicated band of followers and admirers in Konkani music. Kevin Misquith and the band “Milestone”, has certainly come a long way within a short period, to find a strong foothold in Konkani music world with their peppy music, which is full of life. Innovation has been the keystone of Kevin Misquith shows, which has succeeded in establishing a niche in the competitive contemporary Konkani music world by being ‘different’. Being the only Konkani singer/composer to have successfully presented almost 23 consecutive music concerts within a very short span of last two years across Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra and Goa now was now succeeded to rock Kuwait with his performances. This was his first show abroad.
Visiting Artiste Rajgopal rocked the show with his songs ‘Chammak Challo’ , ‘Why this Kolaveri Di’ and ‘Oh la la’ along with Stephen Machado, Anil Menezes, Kiran Lobo and Joyline Gonsalves. The fusion instrumental by him along with local musicians Kiran Gonsalves, Jackson D’Souza, Sunith Noronha, Roney Rodrigues and Joy Fernandes was the hit of the day which got ‘Once More’ demand from the audience.
Kevin Misquith’s CD ‘Thembe Thembe’ was released by Konkany’s golden voice Roney D’Cunha along with KCWA President Stephen Machado.
Artistes and sponsors were honored with momentoes by Chief guest Visiting priest Fr Franklin D’Souza- All India Youth Director, Fr Noel Almeida and Fr Blany Pinto. Well nown personaloity Lawrence D’Souza of Caesars Group of companies was felicitated with traditional cap, shawl, momento and tittled as ‘Kuwait Canara Jeevan Dathar’ in recognition of his philanthropic contribution to society. Felix D’Souza of Al Rathath Est was felicitated with traditional cap, shawl, momento and tittled as ‘Kuwait Canara Kalakaranxo for his continuouis support towards the realization of ‘Don Korodanxo Sombhrom-2012. Inspired by the development of KCWA Francis Shiroor handed over a cheque of Rs 1 lac on his personal behalf in order to encourage KCWA to continue their good work, so that another 'Korod' could be achieved soon. President Steven Machado, in his address thanked all for their continued support and encouragement. Founder of KCWA Francis Misquith’s wife Leena Misquith was honored with flower bouquets.
Along with visiting artistes, local artistes too succeeded to gain audiences applause for their songs. ‘Kenna Kenna’ by Konkani’s Golden voice Rony D'cunha, ‘Hey O Hey O’ by Joyline Gonsalves, ‘Neele Neele’ by Orson D'souza, ‘Kaisi Peheli Zindagani’ by Jovita Fernandes & Chorus, ‘Jaane Jaa’ by Lancy Rodrigues & Gladys Lorena,’ Yeah Dosti’ by Allen Pinto & Marcus D'Almeida, ‘Tanuvu Manavu’ by Lancy Rodrigues & Joyline Gonsalves were the hits of the day.
Rib tickling jokes Konknno, Dr Pinto, Vigarachi Ghant, Teacher, Madringelo Dukor, Sairikexo Mhalo were enacted by Kuwait’s Comedy king Stephen Machado along with Rinna D'souza, Lancy Rodrigues, Anil Menezes, Renny Menezes, Agnel, Nitin, Rudy D'souza, Ailine, Stephen, Celine Machado, Ansel, Cynthia Pinto and Lucy. Joe D’Souza provided music for the jokes. Specially choreographed dances for the occasion were performed by ‘Jovas XLNC’ for live singing which were unique and special. Well arranged program came to an end at 11 pm with baila mix.