Gasper Crasto
Kuwait, Jan 11: With such incredible recognition, it is rare that Goa’s global superstar Sanio Fernandes will miss a mega Konkani musical show that will feature a galaxy of stars from all around the globe.
The star-studded 4K mega Konkani ‘Ami Goenkar’presented by dynamic Goan writer-director Shri Fidelis Fernandes is scheduled to take place on 21st February 2020 at the luxurious Khaldiya University auditorium.
Produced under the banner of Goan Overseas Association (GOA Maroons), the show is being staged in aid of Lar de Santa Terezinha Orphanage, Margao.
Sanio, whose itinerary around the year is as tight as a celebrated Bollywood film star - performing in different countries, will be an added attraction to the show.
Mega stars to feature
Mangalorean superstar Ester Noronha, a great entertainer in the Konkan world - singer, dancer, performer and film actress, will be one of the major attractions of the show.
Iconic superstars of Konkani stage booked to entertain are Lawry Travasso, Seby de Divar, Comedian Agostinho Temudo, Comedian Janet, Comedian Domnic, and Comedian Ben Evangelisto.
Popular and upcoming artistes that will also don the stage include Everleigh Mascarenhas, Slenzitta D’Cruz, Elaine Pinto, Frenzie Vito Rodrigues, Princewell Fernandes, Stacey Mesquita & Sheena Gracias.
Kuwait artistes
A select cast of Kuwait-based artistes will also be part of the musical.
Balthazar Pontes, Seby Mascarenhas, Seby D’Silva, Clemmie Almeida, Esparansa, and Gasper Crasto will make the team.
Music, musicians and 4K stage sets
Music for the show will be provided by internationally famed Maestro Joaquim D’Souza who plays flute, piano, soprano saxophone and alto tenor sax), Nolvert Cota (Trumpet), Theo Alvares (Saxophone), and Jack Rebello (Drums) along with Kuwait’s magical maestro – Shahu Almeida, bass guitarist Dennis Gonsalves, Johnny Fernandes (Rhythms).
Cheslee D’Souza will be in charge of innovative stage-sets and sound while the hall management will be arranged by Derick Gomindes.
The event is powered by Celebrate Event Solutions.
Sanio Fernandes – Most popular star on social media
Sanio Fernandes has taken the social media by storm making him a ‘brand’ and Goa’s sensation in the Konkani music world.
This passionate talent hailing from the silent Seraulim suburb of neighbouring Margao, presently resides in Dubai.
His songs released on the net spread like wildfire receiving hundreds of shares and tens of thousands plus views within no time of their release.
Singer with natural flair
Ever since his online stardom, Sanio has been invited by a number of Goan organizations all over and so far has performed in the USA, UK, Australia and all over the Gulf.
Apart from being a singer, Sanio is a smooth musician and plays the guitar and keyboards.
Professional career
Professionally, Sanio is an Aviation enthusiast, holding a diploma in Aviation Business Management from Edith Cowan University, Australia, and holds a license as a Federal Aviation Authority Flight Dispatcher. We are sure he must have got a promotion on the merit of his stardom alone.
The talented Goan first came to Dubai in the year 2000 and works with the world’s fastest-growing airline Emirates as a Standards Quality and Procedures Controller.
Sanio’s popular videos
Sanio’s videos give him the reputation of being known as one of the most admired Goan Konkani singers today. This is clearly evident in the number of views, likes, and shares for his songs released on social media.
People get drawn to Sanio’s singing style, striking presence, and charming expression which lights up his video frames.
Some of Sanio’s latest hits are:
Pavsachea Tempar - https://youtu.be/o6Ow1GcUv3E
Pordexi Goenkar - https://youtu.be/4oPb53ZMW-0
Tin Kallzam - https://youtu.be/4oPb53ZMW-0
Bailek Respet - https://youtu.be/lRW6KXzjXsE
Goa Mannik Udentichem - https://youtu.be/29zh1xYoSPM
Sao Joao - https://youtu.be/WBfu4u_ldgQ
Konkani Maim Bhas - https://youtu.be/LpLbg1Ng9ig
About the director - Ami Goenkar
The director, Fidelis Fernandes hails from Colva, Salcette, Goa. His last musical in Kuwait was ‘Sath Panvdde’ which also starred a number of megastars.
Shri Fidelis was President of Konkani Heritage Kuwait (KHK) which has, in the past, presented Konkani tiatrs, one-act play competitions, singing competitions, and Konkani ‘songit sanz’ (musical) shows in Kuwait under his direction.
Watch out for more details on Ami Goenkar as the event unfolds.