Abu Dhabi, Apr 20: Do not miss this year’s“Fiesta 2017” KCO’s top entertainment extravaganza. The spectacular event comprising ofhigh quality entertainment with
sumptuous buffet dinner will be held on Friday May 5,set inthe splendid Abu Dhabi Country Club, from 6.00 pm onwards.
As the date is fast approaching, sincere efforts are on and preparations are in full swing.The Konkani Cultural Organization (KCO), under the capable leadership of Dolphy Vas are upbeat with their continuously successful shows and are all set to take entertainment to another level.
The organizers have invited all to be a part KCO's annual show and have promised to provide delightful entertainment from evening till midnight. As the event is known to run full house, people are requested to book seats in advance. The show has all the ingredients to become one of the best entertainment events.
Artists are being flown in from India for the event.There will be a mixture of Konkani, Hindi, and English songs performed by leading singers and musicians from Mangaluru and Goa. The entertainers includethe hugely popular band Rhythm and Blues, a top band from Goa along with Jacqueline Fernandes and Elton Nazareth from
Mangaluru.
Leslie Rego,compere of great repute and a people’s man, will keep the audience entertained.
The event will be spiced up by the scintillating Bollywood dances, comedy, games, attractive prizes and a sumptuous buffet dinner.
A brief on the artists:
Rhythm and Blues
Rhythm and Blues are a professional band from Goa. Standing out as one of the most versatile bands with an amazing repertoire to entertain any audience. The band is made up of Filipe Fortes - Bass Guitar,Nezba Fortes – Singer, Lulu Fortes – Singer, Percussion, Paul Po - Lead guitar, Revlon Coutinho – Keyboard, drums, Omi Omkr – Vocals,keyboard, Igi Rodrigues - Keyboard and SavioFernandes – Drums.
Jacqueline Fernandes
A professional vocalist, pursuing a musical career as a soloist. Winner of the Title ‘RanniKogull’ – Queen Nightingale of Mangalore at the SOAD- 4 konkani singing competition organized by Mandd Sobhann in association with Daijiworld 24x7 in May 2015. She has also won various eastern and western vocal solo singing competitions in Mangaluru.
Jacqueline was part of the performing musical troupe ‘ROL’ – Rhapsody Out Loud and represented Mangaluru nationally at the acclaimed show on colors TV namely, ‘India’s Got Talent’ season 7. She went on to perform up to the semifinals on the show.
Currently working as Assistant Professor and Consultant Speech Pathologist at Father Muller Medical College Hospital.
Elton Nazareth
Genres that Elton has mastered: Pop, classic rock, rock ‘n’ roll, country, swing, jazz, Hindi pop, Bombay masala (style), soft rock, waltz ballad and disco. He has performed with various local hotels, bands and choir.
Leslie Rego
The Master of Ceremony will be the one and only Leslie Rego,who with his unmatched style will keep everybody entertained.
This eventwill provide an opportunity for people to be a part of KCO’s endeavors while providing an occasion to spend quality time with family and friends in a relaxed atmosphere far from the hustle and bustle of dailylife.
Dolphy Vas, the charismatic honourable president of KCO, is leaving no stone unturned to showcase the great KCO tradition of entertainment. This event has already generated tremendous interest among the entertainment lovers of Abu Dhabi and is slated to be a mega hit.
For invitations and details, the following KCO members can be contacted:
Lydia - 050-5710009; Suzie - 050-5460007; Inez - 050-1893293; Placy - 050-8210639; Jacintha - 050-5801863; Leena - 050-5216775; Sandhya - 055-5136753.