Friday, January 18, 2008

Konkani audio album 'Khille"


Songs exploring social grief
J P Pereira


Audio albums from Pascoal Rodrigues, usually have meaningful songs with good lyrics and pleasant tunes. The latest one, titled ‘Khille’ and released by ‘Manfa Music’, Margao, does not disappoint.Osvi Viegas begins the programme with ‘Utrachi Mudi’, a tragic tale of a couple and the sanctity of the wedding ring. Lawry Travasso sings a beautiful tribute to the ailing M Boyer and Pascoal Rodrigues’ ‘Khille’ is a touching tale of a mother who has lost her little son. Felcy exhorts people to practice forgiveness on ‘Bhogsonnem’, Jaju Fernandes sings the impressive ‘Bible’ and Jane (nice voice) with Selvy sings ‘Pandu Lampianv’, an immensely humorous duet,

Angreat Rodrigues tells about the different saints on ‘Sant Bokht’ while Felcy is serenaded by Pascoal, as a fan who is deeply in love with the stage artiste he adores. Jaju returns once again to sing another beautiful number, ‘Udok’ and Pascoal winds up the album with ‘Dudacho Glass’ proving that goodness pays many times.

Music is arranged by Chris Correia. In between the songs Janet, Agostinho and Selvy provide some rib-tickling comedy. The album is pleasant and definitely worth listening. Buy a copy today. (The Navhind Times)

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