Report & Pics: Wilson Saldanha Shirthady/Kuwait
Daijiworld Media Network - Kuwait
Kuwait, March 31: Tulu Koota Kuwait (TKK), for the 19th year in succession, led by president Ramesh Shekar Bhandary, organized "Rasamanjari 2019" on Friday, March 29 at the American International School, Kamel Al Rayes Auditorium, Maidan Hawally,- Kuwait from 4:30 pm onwards.
The melodious event featured performances by prominent well-known singers from Tulunadu and Kuwait. KGF fame singer Aira Acharya Udupi, Carnatic classical and playback singer Chetana Acharya, Zee Kannada Vahini Sare Ga Ma Pa semi-finalist Dr Abhishek Rao Kodakkal, multilingual singer Chandrakantah Acharya Pudubidri, Gulf Voice of Mangalore Season-6 winner Clement Fernandes from Qatar and distinguished Kuwaiti singer Mubarak Al Rashed. With the music of Music Maestro Adrian Gomes and his team, they performed live to mesmerize the audience with musical expression, artistic brilliance and by adding life to the songs with expressive nuance
History was created in Tulu when Kuwaiti national Mubarak Al Rashed Al Azmi who rendered the Tulu evergreen Song "Mokeda Singari" from movie 'Pugetha Page' with admirable fluency. This is the first ever Tulu song sung by a Kuwaiti national for a public event till date. The beauty of the rendition was, Mubarak sang the latter part of the Tulu song in Arabic. When Some TKK beauties came to the stage as 'Mokeda Singaris' and insisted him to sing again for them, Murbarak gracefully obliged with the chorus. It can be recalled that, Al Rasheed rendered ever-green Konkani song 'Mog Tuzo Kitlo Axelom' in 2014 during Gulf Voice of Mangalore was a huge hit.
Tulu Koota successfully attracts larger and larger audiences year after year through their top-quality programs every year. The gathered music-lovers enjoyed the every moment of the program. After the National Anthem of Kuwait and India, the program started with formal welcome by Dr. Manohar Prabhu & Priya Devadiga followed by welcome dance by TKK Dance Group (Choreography Alaka Jithendra).
The traditional lamp was lit by president Ramesh Shekar Bhandary, Chief guests Fr. Bonaventure Nazareth, Huzaifa Abbasi, Thomas Mathew along with the managing committee followed by welcome speech of president Ramesh Shekar Bhandary. Sandalwood actor VJ Vineeth took over the hosting part of entertainment part. The evening was filled with superb soul stirring music, songs, style and performances by visiting and local artistes. VJ Vineeth gave a different experience to Kuwait audience with his witty humor, flexible movements, lovely interaction, full powered dance and also some singing in between. After introduction of singers, TKK theme song was sung by visiting artists along with Suresh Salian.
Aira Acharya, Chetana Acharya, Dr Abhishek Rao Kodakkal, Chandrakantah Acharya and Clement Fernandes rocked the stage with the choicest selection of energetic Kannada, Tulu, Hindi, Konkani and Beary music and dance tunes. The music mood started with multilingual solo and duet songs such as Tharikeri Erimele, Chand Sifarish, Aripo Teripo, Jokae, Nilya Gaganar, Aankh Maare, Shilegalu Sangeeethava, Yenna Palgende Srishti Maltena, Kalekule Kalotu, Albela Sajan, Moned Ninna, Mahive, Hey Jaleela & Olavina Udugere, Kudlada Chameli, Thumne Mare Entry Yare.
Medley from visiting artists with songs Banallu Neene, Minchagi Neenu Baralu, Nee Meetida, Kohi Kahe Kehata Rahe, Dil Bar Dil Bar, Bathamiz Dil was added attraction from team. A rich tribute was given to Rebel star late Ambarish with his popular songs along with audience waving the lights from their mobiles.
In between songs, rib tickling skits were performed by Lucy Lobo Aranha, Lional Mascarenhas,Abdul Razak, Rajesh Cardoza, and Purandara Manchi (Background scores). The audience thoroughly enjoyed foot tapping dances Choreographed by Shobha Harish Bhandary and Akshay Sudhkar Bhandary. Group singing in 3 Tulunadu languages mixed with dance steps by TKK kids group Chorus 22 was feast to eyes and ears which was well choreographed by Linette D’souza and Steven Misquith. Sponsors, artists, musicians and media personals were honored by TKK President and Management committee along with Fr Rupesh Madtha.
General secretary Vijay Wilson Albuquerque delivered vote of thanks. The programme was well compered by visiting artiste VJ Vineeth, Dr. Manohar Prabhu, Priya Devadiga and Swarna Shetty. Music was provided by Music Maestro Adrian Gomes (Music director- Key boards & Trumpet), Alston Gomes (Lead/Rythm Guitar, trombone) , Agustine Francis (Tabla, Bongo, Dholak), Manoj (Bass Guitar) and Sony Francis (Electronic Drum). The program was coordinated by Abdul Razak, sound/Lighting by Waves Event Management/Anand. Souvenir was designed by Popular artist and designer Manoj Kumar. The well arranged program came to an end with raffle draw and Baila session.
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