Konkani Music Album "Maria Maria"

Konkani music album launched


Camilo Ferns, a Goan seaman who has a passion for music, on Wednesday at the launching his maiden Konkani music album, "Maria Maria", in the city said that most of the Konkani music albums which are being produced these days target profits, without giving much stress on quality.

The producers of these albums concentrate on earning money and hence promote the albums in a big way, without actually giving something worthwhile to the listeners, he added.

The assistant Commissioner of Goa Customs, Mr Tony Dias, at a special function, in the presence of the noted illusionist, Mr Edmundo da Cunha, released "Maria Maria". Speaking further, Mr Ferns said that ˜Maria Maria" has dance songs with modern sounds and advance technique of production, done in Delhi by the top musician, Andrew Ferrao.

Stating that the album took 3 years for its production, Mr Ferns stated that it comprises of 8 songs, one instrumental track and a bonus Karaoke track. He also added that the instrumental track in the album is a unique track where the sitar is played on line-6 guitar by Goa' top lead guitarist, Ally Rodrigues.

Mr Ferns also maintained that he would promote his album on every port that he travels, during his duty on the liner ship. Mr Dias, in his speech said that Konkani music should be supported by the public, while Mr Da Cunha stated that "Maria, Maria" will give a new dimension to the Konkani music.

Navhind Times/18 June 2008