A musical gift to the village of Santo Estevam

Prof. Agnel Crasto sings praises for Jackson Dias’ latest CD “Iliana”
(Courtesy Gomantak Times)

Jackson Dias needs no introduction in Santo Estevam. He is a well-known singer, writer, conductor and composer of Konkani music. He has prepared an audiovisual CD which consists of cantaram, duets and group singing in memory of his beloved mother Iliana who inspired and encouraged him to follow his heart in Konkani music. The cantaram is his expression of the appreciation of his love for Santo Estevam in particular and Goa in general.

He has trained some village youth to sing and dance the cantaram and the mando.

This CD also includes some new voices of youth singing Konkani like Chaiara Gomes, Velany Gama, Antonetta Dias, Alwyn Gomes. The CD will be a discover of new talent I Konkani music.

The album of Jackson Dias entitled “Iliana” is presented by Bhenddekar Productions with music by Mukesh Ghatwal and lyrics by Jackson Dias. Mukesh Ghatwal has done justice to the CD.

This CD is the contribution of Jackson Dias to the village of Santo Estevam. Special mention must be made of Chiara Gomes known as the Nightingale of Jua, Reniy Dias known as a signing entertainer, singers like Alwyn Gomes, Antonetta Dias and Xavier Gomes popularly known as numero uno in Jua, not forgetting Velany Gama the young co-producer.

The chorus was provided by the harmonious voices Marthalisa Afonso, Jelda Fernandes, Lee Ann Monteiro, Eden Marques, Anna Lisa Silveira, Diasa D’Costa, Stanley Marques and Anthony Silvester.