More than 250 attend tribute event for Konkani music legend

Eddie Sequeira addresses the gathering

The Konkani Music Lovers of Qatar, a group of around 40 artistes, presented a cultural programme of Konkani songs, dance and drama on Friday in celebration of womanhood through the immortal songs of the late Wilfy Rebimbus, a legend of Konkani music.The gathering of over 250 people also paid tribute to Wilfy, who was Konkani music’s numero uno entertainer for almost half a century, an era during which he mesmerised his listeners with his unmatched talent and down-to-earth nature. The three-hour programme featured select songs by singers of all ages trained by Veena Rebimbus Pais, the talented daughter of the legend and a resident of Qatar.

A group of artistes at the event

The young dancers performed a ballet and actors enacted two songs to the delight of the crowd. There was also a poetry recitation by local poets moderated by Gladson Almeida. The event organised in association with Media Plus was presented by the renowned Konkani artist, poet and dramatist, Eddie Sequeira, who conceptualised and directed the programme. Eddie shared a special bond with Wilfy and had the privilege of associating with him for long as compere of his musical events in India and abroad.