Abu Dhabi: The Konkani Cultural Organization, Abu Dhabi, under the aegis of K.C.O. Trust(R), Mangaluru, is celebrating 23 years of service to the marginalized and underprivileged sections of the society. The stage is all set at the Abu Dhabi Country Club for their annual cultural extravaganza – “Fiesta 2018”. The event will be held on Friday, November 9, 2018 from 5 PM onwards. The spectacular family event will comprise top-notch entertainment, music and dance, followed by a sumptuous buffet dinner.
“Alcatrazz”, Goa’s most popular band, will be flown in from India along with ace singers Vijay Vas and Md. Iqbal from Mangaluru. Multilingual singer Anitha Serrao from Abu Dhabi will join the band and other singers to render a memorable performance. With the above singers, Nagesh Burbure, a multi-talented artist from Mumbai, will mesmerize the audience with his top-notch Bollywood performance.
Michael D’Silva, the charismatic KCO president is leaving no stone unturned to showcase the great KCO tradition of entertainment. Along with his team, he has invited all to be a part their annual show and has promised to provide delightful entertainment from evening till midnight.
As the event is known for having a full house every year, interested persons are requested to book seats in advance. The show has all the ingredients to become one of KCO’s the best ever entertainment events.
About the Artists:
“Alcatrazz” Band:
In 1993, Patrick, Peter, Jude & Cassius (Cassy) all accomplished musicians in their own right and armed with nothing more than their passion for music, came together to form a band under the banner “Alcatrazz”.
They have since regaled audiences at weddings, parties, conferences, and live shows making them one of Goa’s busiest bands. Their fame, spreading across the borders, saw them being invited to perform in other states in India and Abroad. They have the distinction of being Goa’s ambassadors at the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi on numerous occasions. The Band comprises of Patrick, Peter, Cassius, Royston, Sandra, and Cassian. Their passion for pure, unadulterated music and the desire to offer the best is sure to leave Abu Dhabi’s Konkani crowd enthralled.
Anitha Serrao:
Anitha a born singer and has a God gifted melodious voice, she started singing form a very early age of 5. Anitha has sung with almost all the Popular and World-Famous Konkani Singers like Konkan Kogul Wilfy Rebimbus, Yodeling King Melwyn Peris, Maand Soban Eric Ozario, Claud D’souza and Henry D’souza of Katrina fame. She also has the privilege of signing for almost all the renowned Music Directors and composers in an around Mangalore and Karnataka. Multi-lingual Singer Anitha can sing in multiple languages including Konkani, Kannada, Hindi, Tulu, Beary, Malayalam, Arabic to mention a few.
She has been honoured with various titles like ‘Kala Tilaka’, ‘Tulunada Gaana Kogile’ and ‘Vishwa Gadinada Rani Kogile’ by different Organizations for her contribution to Music.
Mohammed Iqbal:
Mohammed Iqbal is a talented and multi-lingual Singer from Mangalore. A Civil engineer by Profession, his passion and love towards music has made him popular and a household name in and Mangalore. In spite of being a Non-Konkani speaker, he has rendered his melodious voice to many Konkani albums. The Song Suzanna, his first Konkani Song from the Album-Nashibantlya Chedva (By Roshan Belman) was an instant Hit. He is sure to display the same Magic in Abu Dhabi and get the crowd to the dance floor with his scintillating voice.
Vijay Vas:
Vijay Lancy Vas is a young energetic and well-known singer from Mangalore famously called the Pop Star of Mangaluru. He has performed in hundreds of live shows alongside renowned Konkani Musicians and Singers. He has rendered his Voice for many Music albums and also released his own Hindi Video Album called “Pyaar” and Konkani Album “ Laram Mojya Mogachi”. He loves to sing Pop, Masala, Soft Rock and Disco and has been performing with various bands and choir in Mangalore.
Nagesh Burbure:
Nagesh is a Filmfare awards Star performer and has performed in various Musical Acts and Stage shows in India and around the World. He is expected to bring back the memories of yesteryear actors like Raj Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna, Dev Anand and Mehmood back to life with his amazing acting and dancing skills.
Roashan D’silva:
The event will be hosted by the one and only Roshan D’Silva from Dubai, who, with his unmatched style, will keep everybody engaged and entertained.
The platinum sponsors of the event are Al Mazroui and Clevy Automobile Serv LLC, Hyssna International LLC Abu Dhabi, Regal Furnishings & Storage Systems, Ivory Grand Hotel Apartments, National Transport & Contracting Co, Noble Marine Metals Company, WLL. and Al Khalidiya Group of Companies.
UAE Exchange, GEMS Education, SFC Group and Globelink West Star Shipping LLC would be the Gold Sponsors for the event.
Platinum Sponsors:
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This event has already generated tremendous interest among Abu Dhabi’s entertainment lovers and is slated to be a full house mega-hit event.
For invitations and details, the following KCO members can be contacted:
Michael -050-6142657; Lydia – 050-5710009; Jacintha – 050-5801863; Leena – 050-5216775; Sandhya – 055-5136753; Sunil – 050-8170462; Inez – 050-1893293; Placy – 050-8210639.
