Media release
Doha, Oct 3: Mangalore Cultural Association (MCA), Doha Qatar will confer ‘MCA Kala Puraskar – 2017’ on famous Konkani author Cyril G Sequeira, famouly known by pen name ‘CGS Taccode’, at the Regency Halls, Qatar on Ocober 20 at 5.00 pm.
‘Norbert Nite’ a Konkani musical extravaganza will follow soon after this event.
About Cyril G Sequeira
Born in Taccode, Cyril did his earlier education in Taccode, Moodbidri and Bengaluru. He is known in literary field as CGS Taccode.
CGS started to write in Konkani when he was 12. He has been writing since the last 5 decades. He was the Sub Editor of ‘Raknno weekly. Later he also worked as the Editor of ‘Kannik’ and ‘Umallo’ Konkani periodicals. CGS, though has written in all forms of literature, is more known for his humourous writings.
'Pattedarachem Sahas', 'Khunyegarachi Khun', and 'Sister Shobha' are his novels. He also has brought out many books which are collections of short stories, collection of poems, collection of humorous articles, plays, translated works, religious works, edited works etc.
His humour books are 'Fugettyo', 'Fokannam', 'Grahachar', 'Sursuryo', 'Kuchilyo', 'Maskiryo', 'Chirmulyo', 'Hi Hi Dubai', 'Bullbulle', 'Sullsulle', 'Tambddegulle' and 'Choklettam'.
He has written many dramas which include 'Chyar Disancho Saunsar','Diana' 'Haschengi Rodchem?' 'Bhadyachi Bail' 'Gongo' 'Raan Dukor' 'Kutmacho Ters' 'Moinyachi Poili' 'Tarik' and 'Mori Magdalen' His collections of poetry are 'Izmolachi Vattli' and 'Kulkulo'.
He also has done various editing work for Konkani publications.
CGS has compered many social and musical programmes of leading Konkani composers.
He has also participated in many ‘Kavi Sammelan’ in and around Mangaluru.
CGS has received awards from Konkani Basha Mandal, Goa, Daiji Dubai, Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy, Sandesha, and Konkani Kutam Bahrain. He has also received Konkani Sahitya Academy Honorary Award.
CGS has worked in Doha Qatar and Dubai for some years. Currently he is residing in Valencia in Mangaluru along with his wife Sylvia and children Vijay and Vinitha and their families.
MCA is happy to happy to honour such a great writer who has been the founder member of this Association in 2008.
MCA decennial celebrations have begun and will carry on for another year. As MCA is well known for organising various types of events in a fabulous way, this year the annual programme will see the musical nite with more of local talents, a musical evening on the songs by Norbert Pereira, a resident of Qatar for the past several years.
‘Norbert Nite’ a Konkani musical extravaganza.
The evening comprises of entertainment with a feast of the Konkani melodies composed by Norbert Pereira.
Popular singers from Mangaluru and Gulf region will brighten the hall with their melodious singing, who will be supported by the accomplished music professionals- director Roshan D’Souza and Keyboardist Sanjay Rodrigues.
The event will be compeered by the multi talented, versatile MC Donny Correa.
Highlight of the evening will be the hilarious comedy skits by the renowned comedy ‘Trio from Kuwait’ Lancy Rodrigues, Jaison Lasrado and Stephen Machado.
Variety of dances by 2 popular groups from Qatar will be an added attraction.
Entry will be free with entry passes. Reserve your seats at the earliest.
For entry passes contact the committee members or call on the numbers below:
Jason Quadros: 55244281; Clement Saldanha: 55262586; Aloysius D’Souza: 33618230; Wilson Mendonca: 55316376; Sandeep Noronha: 55316376; Robert Cutinha: 55603645; Alex Lobo: 55835165 & Benjamin Rebeiro: 55348137
About Norbert Pereira
Norbert has carved a niche for himself in Konkani music world. Despite being away from the native has regularly contributed in his own way.
His music albums ‘Love Hits’, ‘Konkani Pops’, ‘Tuzo-Muzo Mog’ , ‘Naach Naach’ ‘Do Re Me Fa’ and latest album ' Moga Uthar' have established him as one of the premier musicians and melodious singers of Konkani.
Some of his compositions such as ‘PrathverKallokMandtana’, 'Rita MojhaMoga’ ‘MiraMira’,‘Maria’, ‘Paavs’, ‘Shethkar’, ‘Dees amiAshelho’ and 'Do Re Me' etc have gained popularity and have brought in a name and fame to him and have proved his immense talent.
His distinct love for pop has always been the hallmark of compositions. He composed his 1st song ‘Prathver Kallok Mandtana’, at the age of 19 years, which won many prizes during singing competitions.
Konkani Catholic Association (KCA) of Mysuru has awarded him with title 'Konkenecho Sangeeth Kuvoor'.
Norbert has performed several shows in Mangaluru, Mysuru, Doha and Kuwait. He has also sung in musical nites of Wilfy Rebimbus, Henry D’souza and with many other younger singers.