Report: Lavina D’sa
Photographs: Joachim D’souza
Kevin Misquith a singing sensation in today’s era presented his 40th Musical nite with his band MILESTONE at Legrand Hall, Al Falaj Hotel, Muscat on the 17th of November 2016.
Kevin Misquith started his musical journey with his debut album “Rupnem” in 2004 merely at the age of 17. Since then he has contributed to the Konkani music with some of his hit albums like He Jeen, Tuji Yaad, Thembe Thembe. In 2009 he formed his band Milestone. Kevin Misquith has taken the Konkani music to a totally different genre and thereby brought in freshness in Konkani music.
‘Mangalorean Catholic Center of the Parish (MCCP)’, Muscat along with ‘Light and Shadows enterprises LLC’ was very delighted to present this musical concert to the Konkani lovers in Oman.
The program commenced at sharp 8.00 pm with a tribute being paid to the Oman and India on the occasion of Oman’s 46th National day by playing the National Anthems. Lavina D’sa Vice President Cultural, Spiritual and Community services of MCCP for the current year, opened the show and invited Fr. Marian Miranda, Spiritual Director of MCCP to the dais to lead the gathering in a prayer. The 25th year’s MCCP executive committee stepped on to the stage to present the Theme song for the Silver jubilee year. President of MCCP, Dilip Correa welcomed the audience to the mega Musical nite.
Ace compere Dony Correa added the extra sparkle to the show and regaled the audience with his witty humor, resonant voice and unique style. He introduced the members of the Milestone band, and also welcomed Kevin Misquith to the show opener song Mujya Anja..
Kevin Misquith sang some of his popular numbers like Thembe Thembe, Kalza taar, He Jeen, Koglecho thalo. His all-time greatest hit Kenna Kenna left the audience mesmerized with his musical talent.
Morvine Quadros, Winner of GVOM Season 4 also rocked the stage with the numbers Pavlle and Tu Mhunon.
Asha Correa a very well known singer from UAE presented the song Oh Baby. Asha Correa along with Dony Correa sang to the tune of Kaliz Tujer Bhullam. Joseph Mathias leading businessman and singer from UAE entertained the crowd with the song Thovol Thovol.
Joel Mendonca, Joyal Dsouza , Noel Machado , Apolinaris Dsouza ,Zeena Dsouza, Melita Alva and Anita Lobo supported the backstage vocals.
Various dance troupes entertained the crowd alongside the singers. Sachin Lobo choreographed the dance for his troupe consisting of Jason Cardoza, Melanie Crasta, Staphen Monteiro, Melita Rodrigues, Alston Moras and Megan D’souza. Deepak Dsouza choreographed his troupe comprising of Glenda Castelino and Amanda Pinto. The dance troupe called Ghaletian Rockstars was choreographed by Priyanka Mendonsa and they presented on stage Liza Dsa, Rebecca Dsouza, Elrica Frank, Avelen Dsouza , Natasha Noronha.
Kevin’s special session called Tribute to the Konkani singing legends enthralled the crowds as they heard Kevin Misquith, Morvine Quadros, Joel Mendonca , Apolinaris Dsouza, Joyal Dsouza and Anita Lobo sing to their favorite popular numbers from the Singing legends in Konkani .
A special Novelty dance was conducted by Dony Correa which gave the audience a chance to participate in a lucky draw.
Lancy Lobo, Walter Mendonca, Alwyn Pinto, Peter Dsouza, Praveen Monteiro, Rolson Cardoza, Shawn Monteiro, Joel Dalmeida presented some rib tickling comedy.
The sponsors of the event were felicitated by Dilip Correa, President of MCCP and Jessie Pereira, Vice President Finance and Sports for the current year.
The Baila session was the epitome of the show, the audience were enthralled and thoroughly enjoyed this musical spectacle which was organized by the Executive committee of MCCP for the Silver Jubilee year.
Mega Sponsors of the year:
OmanTel – Courtesy Eula Pinto
Muscat Golden Services LLC – Raphael D Souza
Prestige Projects & Engineering Supplies Co. LLC – Denis Mascarenhas
Main Sponsor Of The Event:
M/s. Asia Express Exchange, Oman
M/s. STS – Ganesh Shetty
M/s. Zahrat Al Rawdha – Raphael Quadros
Support sponsors :
M/s. Muscat Pharmacy
Marmul Travels & Tours, Ms. Mabel Pinto
Al Rawahy Construction – Courtesy Vivian Pereira
Sharon Alva & Fly
Bahanis Trading Company LLC
division of Al Hosni Group International – Courtesy- Ronald Pereira
M/S. Al Hazm Transport Co. LLC – Glen Monis
Oman Foodstuff Factory – Al Mudhish – Brinston Noronha
Airborne Shipping & Logistics – Courtesy – Jessie Pereira
M/s. Hydrotech LLC – Clifford Sanctis & fly
M/s. Country Club Oman
M/s. Pran Foods
M/s . Oasis Oman
Thomas Pinto
Al Hashar Travels – Nysam Haneef
Muscat Gangsters
M/s. Omer Nasser Al Falahi – Nelson Correa
Gemini Energy LLC – Courtesy – Jayaprakash Mascarenhas
ELCO International LLC – Courtesy – Jayaprakash Mascarenhas
Walter Pereira
Henry Pinto
Melvyn Lobo – Sohar
Bahanis Trading Co. LLC, Courtesy: Ms. Ophelia Lazarus
Cynthia & Fly
Frank Lobo
Richard D’ Souza – Sohar
Prem Colaco
John Mathias & Fly
Lawrence & Judy & fly
Zeena Norohna
Roshan D Souza
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