Brahmavar: Wilson Olivera Conferred with 'Sangeeth Sardar' Title

Pics by Ganesh S Perla

Brahmavar, Jan 2:  Awards and titles are not news to Wilson Olivera whose voice often reminds one about Konkan Kogul Wilfy Rebimbus.  Awards have come in galore for him eversince he staged his first nite way back in mid 90s.  Recently he was conferred with Konkani Manik award by Konkani buffs in Kuwait.  Wednesday January 2 evening was once again a special evening for him as he was bestowed with "Sangeeth Sardar" title by The Expressions during a small stage programme which was held in between the The Expressions Wilson Olivera Silver Jubilee Nite.

Dr Joseph Gonsalves conferred the award on Wilson.  He was draped with shawl, presented with citation on the occasion.  Accepting the honour Wilson thanked The Expressions and everyone present for their constant support to nurture his talent.   Archibald Gonsalves of Barkur delivered the keynote address on the occasion while The Expressions' convener Kishore Gonsalves (Kishoo Barkur) read the citation.  The Expressions president Denis Rodrigues, other office-bearers and members were present on the dais.  Eric Soans compered the formal function.

Meanwhile Wilson Olivera's silver jubilee nite continued to entertain the audience to the maximum with back-to-back melodious and foot-tapping numbers.  Konkani melody queen Zeena Pereira's solo number 'Mai Mai Maka Novro' once again proved that hardly there is anyone who can match Zeena is entertaining the audience.  This number was followed by one of Wilson's superhit foot-tapping number 'Tujea Galancher Tambsann' sung melodiously by well-known Rony Crasta.  Rhythm Udupi accompanied Rony with their eye-catching dance performance.  Young, up and coming Nisha Sequeira who has already made her foray into Konkani music was the next star performer with her solo number.  But the next number which was also the first duet number of the evening by Zeena and Adolf was indeed the performance of the evening. 

Wilson's younger brother and renonwed compere of Toastmasters' fame Ronald Olivera who compered for the first time at Brahmavar was indeed at his best.  His compering skills received special appreciation from one and all.

Brahmavar: The Expressions Wilson Olivera Nite off to a Spectacular Start

Sport Report by Gladson D'Almeida
Pics by Ganesh S Perla
for Daijiworld Media Network - Brahmavar

Brahmavar, Jan 2: Cultural activities have seen a big boom in and around Udupi in the last few years.  Various associations from different parishes in and around Udupi have come forward to host a number of qualitative programmes in order to entertain the audience who throng in big number.  This was once again proved right at Makkala Mantapa here on Wednesday January 2 evening.  The silver jubilee Konkani music nite by Konkan Manik Wilson Olivera, jointly organized by The Expressions and St Mary's Orthodox Syrian Youth Association was off to a spectacular start. 

The Expressions has been pioneer organization of the vicinity which is in the forefront of promoting local culture and talents through its various initiatives.  Several programmes organized by The Expressions in the past have been a mega hit among masses.  On Wednesday evening it joined hands with St Mary's Orthodox Syrian Youth Association to host "The Expressions Wilson Olivera Silver Jubilee Nite." 

The much-awaited nite began on a musical note with "Amchea Bapa" song by Wilson Olivera himself.  The foot-tapping number received a thunderous applause from jam-packed audience.  The next number by popular and melodious Adolf Jayatilak set the tone for the entire evening as it took the audience to newer heights. The well-known humourists MeMoRi from Mangalore too joined the music troupe to entertain the audience.

Earlier the evening began with a formal stage programme which was presided over by association president Rev Rambhan G M Scaria.  Joseph Gonsalves, a native of Barkur near here and principal of St Joseph's Engineering College, Vamanjoor was the chief guest on the occasion. After a devotional song by association members, association vice-president Wilson Lobo welcomed the gathering.  Later association secretary Eric Dais presented the annual report of the association.  Prizes were presented to the winners of various competition organized by the association. 

Later a short programme to honour three distinguished personalities, that is, Konkani Manik Wilson Olivera, Dolvin and Joel Marsh Olivera, the talented sportsmen of the parish was held.  Anil Lobo introduced the awardees while the guests present on the dais felicitated them.

Abraham Rodrigues was also present on the dais.  Valerian Crasta compered the stage programme.