Musical Fiesta Nite 2017, organized by the Goan Outreach Association (GOA) of Mumbai, saw a record crowd of over 2500 people braving the Mumbai traffic to reach Dublin Square at Phoenix Market City Mall in Kurla (West) on Saturday 14^th January 2017, much before the scheduled time for the show to begin.

Lovers of Konkani music from Mumbai, Goa and abroad came to witness this first mega show of this year to watch their favorite singers performing with a live band on stage with talented musicians from Goa and Mumbai in attendance.

Engelbert Rose (son of the legendary Alfred Rose) the compere for the evening welcomed the audience to the musical evening and promised a night to remember. With his unique style he welcomed the dynamic Goencho Avaz winners from Goa of Shaunaina Baptista and Ancy Gonsalves who sang their favorite hit songs.

What followed next took everyone by surprise, the one and only Nightingale of Goa and the unforgettable Diva of Konkani music legend Lorna came on stage wearing her long orange gown which shimmered in the light. The crowd screamed to welcome her on stage.

Lorna made her fans go wild while she belted out all her popular songs Noxibak Rodta, Dennem, Abghat Kelo, Tuzo Mog, Calangute, Sopon, and many more of her favorite songs while blowing kisses in the air to everyone present saying “I love you all’. The crowd kept singing and dancing near the stage while Lorna shook hands with many of them. One could see the crowd singing and dancing to all her nostalgic songs of yesteryears.

Next on stage came singer–composer and internationally acclaimed Goa's favorite pop singer Allan Vaz who took up the initiative to share and promote the love of this sweet language of Goa for our younger generation.

Allan sang songs from his two pop albums ‘Suno Abhi’ and ‘Goenchim Festam’. Songs like Sambhav Mojem Kalliz and Lojeanaka had his fans screaming while Meera Meera everyone joined in. With his intimate style of showmanship on stage, he sang his heart out to all his fans during his performance. He now plans to release his third album shortly entitled ‘Fall in Love’.

The unforgettable Rita Rose (wife of the late legendry singer Alfred Rose) took the stage belting out songs like Bomboichi Birmoti, Gupti Mog, among many of her favorite numbers which brought back memories of her late husband.

The crowd puller for the younger audiences present was the lovable, adorable and dashing Goa’s pop sensation Olavo Rodgriues (popularly known as O’luv). He entered holding a long horn and a packet of Goa’s favorite round bread rings ‘Kakonn’ which he brought all the way from sunny Goa. He went around singing and distributing it among the audiences.

He performed songs from his album ‘Love You, Goa’, songs like Sandra, Moga Mandolin,   Carolina, Sogllo Sounsar, Cucu Rucu Cu, Ami Goenkar Baby, Kor Cantar, he had the young crowd jiving and singing to his popular love songs.

Internationally renowned dance choreographer and Bollywood Jhalak Dikhla Jha fame Tobby Fernandes sponsored his performances. He kept the show alive with his amazing dance troupe performing the Goan melody through song and dance with a range of colorful carnival type outfits for each of his dances, which had the audiences clapping and cheering all the way till the very end.

As they say the best was yet to come and so to wrap up an enjoyable evening of high octane Konkani music from the land of Goa, all the artists, musicians and dancers came together for a grand finale on the song of Lorna Bebdo. This act took back memories that will be the much talked about show among all the audiences present who truly enjoyed an evening of Konkani music and the spirit of Goa in Mumbai.

President of Goan Outreach Association Sebastian A Sequeira, stated. “Words can’t express my deep gratitude to all the people who put this amazing show together for the love of spreading Konkani music through song and dance right here in the heart of Mumbai. We had a host of talented singers and musicians coming together all for a good cause”

This show was sponsored by Viva-Goa, K Raheja Corp and co-sponsored by Expat Properties. Musicunplugged.in was also part of this association as Digital Partner.

The Goan Outreach Association (G.O.A) will present their annual ‘Goan Carnival - ‘Carnifest 2017’ on Sunday, 26^th February 2017 in Kurla. For more details contact: 9967694848.