It utilises primarily European instruments and rhythms found in Iberia, Sri Lanka, Africa and India. The genre originated centuries ago among the ‘Sri Lankan Kaffirs’ or Afro-Sri Lankan communities (mixed communities of Portuguese, African and native Tamil and Sinhalese people). Claud, who is not only an ace music composer but a versatile actor, director and compere all rolled into one, is also expected to bring out his latest music album early next year.īayila (also known as baila, from the Portuguese verb bailar, meaning to dance ) is a form of music, popular in Sri Lanka.
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Konkani Kala Manch Mumbai is scheduled to present a series of 6 ‘Konkan Kalasri’ Claud D’Souza’s ‘Claud Nites’ in Mumbai from November 11 to 15. In the run-up to his 50th musical nite to be held soon in Mangaluru early next year, he has currently announced six musical nites in Mumbai. A man who has dedicated his life to Konkani music, Claud has come up with the two albums ‘Roce ‘N’ Brass’ (Vol 14) and ‘Claudia’ (Vol 15), which are wholly different from other conventional audio albums.Ĭlaud D’Souza, a noted Konkani music composer-singer who was away from limelight for the last few years is now back with a series of musical nites. The latest gift to Konkani music lovers worldwide are the two albums by ‘Konkan Kalashree’ and Sandesha award winner Claud D’Souza. Fifty-one-year-old multi-talented Claud has won several honours and awards of which ‘Sandesha Award’ and Karnataka Sahitya Academy are notable. His sound and religious plays have brought him laurels. Claud has written, directed, and acted in over 30 Konkani stage plays. He made his first appearance in Wilfy Rebimbus’ shows from the 75th Wilfy Nite and has been an integral part of the troupe since. He is a compere par excellence and has been a very good actor-director of Konkani stage shows. With 46 musical ‘nites’ dedicated to Konkani music fans, Claud is not only an outstanding singer but can also play musical instruments like the drums. Clauds Mangalore Masala 2 | Konkani Baila Songs | Claud D’Souza He has staged many shows in Mumbai, Mangalore, Goa, and elsewhere. Produced By: Claud D’Souza.Ĭlaud also travelled to Canada early last year for a show. Clauds Mangalore Masala 2 is a konkani baila Album containing konkani baila songs, produced by Claud D’Souza. Claud has been a consistent performer in the Konkani music world and has been travelling around the Gulf region for his own shows besides accompanying Konkani legend Wilfy Rebimbus for Wilfy Nite.
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