Mangalore: Mandd Sobhan is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Konkani culture. But once a year, on the occasion of World Music Day, Mandd Sobhann also organizes programs of music in other languages.
Eric Ozario Gurkar of Mandd Sobhan, addressing the media he said "In continuation of this tradition, Mandd Sobhann is presenting a unique musical concert named "Transcending Boundaries", on this World Music Day (June 21, 2022)."
"In this special program, "Transcending Boundaries", Eshan Fernandes, studying Materials Engineering at the University of British Columbia, Canada; will be singing twelve songs in twelve different languages.."
Eshan Fernandes is a Konkani from Mangalore. He is the son of the guitar maestro Alwyn Fernandes, and the grandson of Eric Ozario - the Gurkar of Mandd Sobhann.
Eshan Fernandes will be accompanied by his father, Alwyn Fernandes, on the guitar, Stephen Frank on the piano, and Melwyn Fernandes on percussions. Dr. Ravishankar Rao will compere. The eminent artist Wilson Souza will capture the songs on canvas. The paintings will be auctioned at the end of the show.
90 minute concert will commence at 6:30 pm at Kalaangann.
Eshan Fernandes The Performer, Stany Alvares Co-ordinator, Victor Mathias P.R.O., Titus Noronha Press In-Charge were present.