Mangalore: Patrao Nite to entertain music fans on April 21
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (VM)
Mangalore, Apr 11: The ‘Patrao Nite’, an evening of musical entertainment, will be held at Lourdes Central School Grounds in Bejai on Sunday April 21.
The show will be led by prominent singer Rony D’Cunha who will be accompanied by Rony Crasta. ‘Soad International’ Mangalore finalist Robin Sequeira, Carol Monteiro, and Zeena Pereira are among the other singers of the troupe.
Rony D'Cunha
Patrao brothers
The show will comprise of 15 hit songs covering a range of issues. While the themes of love and human relations take centre-stage, the show will also have songs on pollution, global warming, the New Delhi tragedy, and many others.
Music is composed and arranged by leading music director Roshan D’Souza Angelore under the direction of Anil Patrao. ‘Sangeeth Guru’ Joel Pereira, who will be feted during the show, will be on the accordion and veteran trumpet player Theo Alvares from Mumbai will also be performing. The sounds and lights will be arranged by Chris Electronics.
Dances by ‘Silver Steppers’ led by young Gavin Rodrigues and jokes by Nellu Permannur will add charm to the occasion.
The show will be compered by the charismatic Melita Sequeira.
The show will start at 6.30 pm and will end by 9.00 pm. Entry to the show is free. However, the organizers, The United Friends, Bejai, have chosen a unique way to thank the audience by awarding three gold coins to three lucky spectators.
About Patrao Brothers
The late 1970s and early 1980s saw the advent of a number of talented musicians, singers, and song writers on the Mangalore Konkani music scene and it was also a time of great experimentation and evolution in Konkani music.
During this period, Mangalore saw the arrival of two young talented musicians and song writers—the Patrao Brothers of Derebail—John and Anil. Hailing from a family with a music background, they got their first lessons from their father Joachim Patrao, who was a reputed choir master in Mangalore churches.
Elder brother John Patrao, 49, started writing songs at the young age of 15. His first song ‘Parvo’ become an instant hit and won the first place in singing competitions many times.
Younger brother Anil Patrao, 46, has taken over from his father. He has been the choir master of Derebail Church for the past 29 years.
The Patrao Brothers staged their first Konkani musical show ‘Patrao Nite’ at Don Bosco Hall, Mangalore, on February 21, 1984. From then on they have staged regular shows in and around Mangalore and have two music albums to their credit.
Over the years, the duo has contributed modest, but qualitative service to Konkani music. Having a deep concern for the future of Mangalorean Konkani Catholic community, all the service rendered to Konkani music and the community has been voluntary.