Wilson Saldanha
Daijiworld Media Network - Kuwait
Kuwait, Sep 22: Konkani's widely known music maestro Adrian Gomes from Shirva, who has been instrumental in the success of several mega musical nites in Konkani, Kannada, Tulu, Telugu, Malayalam and Tamil, has released his fourth volume of Konkani music album.
Walter Nandalike, founder of Daijiworld Media group of companies released the album on September 19 during the Gulf Voice of Mangalore Season 4 semi-final in Kuwait.
The album was recorded in Riyan Film Studio, Kochi, where his previous three instrumental volumes had been recorded (in 2002, 2003 and 2008).
A special feature of this album is that the instruments lead guitar, rhythm guitar and saxophone have been played by Adrian's son Alston Gomes who is presently pursuing his 10th standard at Carmel School, Kuwait. The junior Gomes, also an up-and-coming star in Konkani music world, has performed live along with Adrian in several shows including Kuwait, Abu Dhabi and Bangalore.
"The CD consists of popular Goan and Mangalorean melodies. Although I have been giving tributes to Konkani composers, this time the Vol-4 instrumental CD is also a tribute to the great singing legends viz Mohommed Rafi, Lorna and Usha Uthup who have originally sung the songs," says Adrian Gomes.
The CDs are available for sale at all popular locations in Mangalore, Mumbai and Goa, where Konkani CDs/cassettes are normally available. They are also available with Alwyn Sequeira (Melody Master) who can be contacted on 91 9901319646.
For CDs in Kuwait, one may contact Adrian Gomes on 99695644 or email gomesadrian@hotmail.com
Watch : Kuwaiti singer Mubarak Al Rashid singing Konkani song : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f32n6MBhX8M