News: Lavina D’Sa
Pics: Joachim D’Souza
Muscat, Nov 21: Kevin Misquith a singing sensation in today’s era presented his 40th musical nite with his band Milestone at Legrand Hall, Al Falaj Hotel here on November 17.
Kevin Misquith started his musical journey with his debut album “Rupnem” in 2004 merely at the age of 17. Since then he has contributed to the Konkani music with some of his hit albums like Hi Jeen, Tuji Yaad, Thembe Thembe. In 2009 he formed his band Milestone. Kevin Misquith has taken the Konkani music to a totally different genre and thereby brought in freshness in Konkani music.
Mangalorean Catholic Center of the Parish (MCCP), Muscat along with ‘Light and Shadows enterprises LLC’ was very delighted to present this musical concert to the Konkani lovers in Oman.
The programme commenced with a tribute being paid to Oman and India on the occasion of Oman’s 46th National day by playing the national anthems. Lavina D’sa vice-president cultural, spiritual and community services of MCCP, opened the show and invited Fr Marian Miranda, spiritual director of MCCP to the dais to lead the gathering in a prayer. The 25th year’s MCCP executive committee stepped on to the stage to present the theme song for the silver jubilee year. President of MCCP, Dilip Correa welcomed the audience to the mega musical nite.
Ace compere Dony Correa added the extra sparkle to the show and regaled the audience with his witty humoor, resonant voice and unique style. He introduced the members of the Milestone band, and also welcomed Kevin Misquith to the show opener song Mujya Anja.
Kevin Misquith sang some of his popular numbers like Thembe Thembe, Kalza taar, He Jeen, Koglecho thalo. His all time greatest hit Kenna Kenna left the audience mesmerized with his musical talent.
Morvine Quadros, Winner of GVOM Season 4 also rocked the stage with the numbers Pavlle and Tu Mhunon.
Asha Correa a very well known singer from UAE presented the song Oh Baby. Asha Correa along with Dony Correa sang to the tune of Kaliz Tujer Bhullam. Joseph Mathias leading businessman and singer from UAE entertained the crowd with the song Thovol Thovol.
Joel Mendonca, Joyal D’Souza, Noel Machado, Apolinaris D’Souza, Zeena D’Souza, Melita Alva and Anita Lobo supported the backstage vocals.
Various dance troupes entertained the crowd alongside the singers. Sachin Lobo choreographed the dance for his troupe consisting of Jason Cardoza, Melanie Crasta, Staphen Monteiro, Melita Rodrigues, Alston Moras and Megan D’souza. Deepak Dsouza choreographed his troupe comprising of Glenda Castelino and Amanda Pinto. The dance troupe called Ghaletian Rockstars was choreographed by Priyanka Mendonsa and they presented on stage Liza D’Sa, Rebecca D’Souza, Elrica Frank, Avelen D’Souza and Natasha Noronha.
Kevin’s special session called Tribute to the Konkani singing legends enthralled the crowds as they heard Kevin Misquith, Morvine Quadros, Joel Mendonca, Apolinaris D’Souza, Joyal D’Souza and Anita Lobo sing to their favorite popular numbers from the singing legends in Konkani.
A special novelty dance was conducted by Dony Correa which gave the audience a chance to participate in a lucky draw.
Lancy Lobo, Walter Mendonca, Alwyn Pinto, Peter D’Souza, Praveen Monteiro, Rolson Cardoza, Shawn Monteiro and Joel Dalmeida presented some rib tickling comedy.
The sponsors of the event were felicitated by Dilip Correa, president of MCCP and Jessie Pereira, vice president finance and sports for the current year.
The Baila session was the epitome of the show, the audience were enthralled and thoroughly enjoyed this musical spectacle which was organized by the executive committee of MCCP for the silver jubilee year.
Mega Sponsors of the year: OmanTel – Courtesy Eula Pinto, Muscat Golden Services LLC - Raphael D Souza, Prestige Projects & Engineering Supplies Co. LLC - Denis Mascarenhas
Main Sponsor Of The Event : Asia Express Exchange, Oman , STS - Ganesh Shetty, Zahrat Al Rawdha - Raphael Quadros
Support sponsors : Muscat Pharmacy, Marmul Travels & Tours, Mabel Pinto, Al Rawahy Construction - Courtesy Vivian Pereira, Sharon Alva & Fly, Bahanis Trading Company LLC division of Al Hosni Group International - Courtesy- Ronald Pereira, Al Hazm Transport Co. LLC – Glen Monis, Oman Foodstuff Factory - Al Mudhish - Brinston Noronha, Airborne Shipping & Logistics - Courtesy - Jessie Pereira, Hydrotech LLC - Clifford Sanctis & fly, Country Club Oman, Pran Foods, Oasis Oman, Thomas Pinto, Al Hashar Travels - Nysam Haneef, Muscat Gangsters, Omer Nasser Al Falahi - Nelson Correa, Gemini Energy LLC - Courtesy - Jayaprakash Mascarenhas, ELCO International LLC - Courtesy - Jayaprakash Mascarenhas, Walter Pereira, Henry Pinto, Melvyn Lobo – Sohar, Bahanis Trading Co. LLC, Courtesy: Ophelia Lazarus, Cynthia & Fly, Frank Lobo,Richard D’ Souza - Sohar, Prem Colaco, John Mathias & Fly, Lawrence & Judy & fly, Zeena Noronha, Roshan D Souza.