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Santiago Pereira
Santiago Pereira (22 May 1912 – 2 February 1960) was a Goan playwright, stage director, lyricist, drama teacher, and musician known for his work in '' khell'' ( street play) productions. Early life Santiago Pereira was born on 22 May 1912 in the village of Cotombi, Goa which was part of the Portuguese colonial territory of Portuguese India at the time during Portuguese Empire (now in India). Pereira's father, Vitorino Pereira, worked as a toddy tapper, while his mother was Fortuliana Nogueira. Pereira received his early education at the Paroda government school, where he completed the ''primeiro grau'' (first grade) curriculum taught in the Portuguese language. Pereira later transferred to the Chandor parochial school, where he received training in Western classical music through participation in the church choir. He demonstrated talent and versatility, becoming proficient in playing the violin, saxophone, clarinet, double bass, and trumpet. Initially, Pereira focused his mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quepem Taluka
Quepem is a Tehsils of India, ''taluka'' of South Goa district in the state of Goa, India. It is an administrative region of Goa, India. It lies in close proximity to Margao Metropolitan area in South Goa. Demographics At the time of the 2011 Census of India, Quepem had a population of 81,193 with sex ratio of 994 females to 1,000 males. Quepem Taluka has an average literacy rate of 82.93%, higher than the national average of 74.04%: male literacy is 87.5% and female literacy is 78.35%. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 1.15% and 31.15% of the population, respectively. 55.37% of the population lives in urban areas. Religion Hinduism is followed by the majority of population of Quepem Taluka. Christians form a significant minority. At the time of the 2011 Census of India 63.78% of the population of the Taluka followed Hinduism, 29.45% Christianity, 6.53% Islam and 0.24% of the population followed other religions or did not state their religious affiliation. Languag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Church Choir
A choir ( ), also known as a chorale or chorus (from Latin ''chorus'', meaning 'a dance in a circle') is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform or in other words is the music performed by the ensemble. Choirs may perform music from the classical music repertoire, which spans from the medieval era to the present, or popular music repertoire. Most choirs are led by a conducting, conductor, who leads the performances with arm, hand, and facial gestures. The term ''choir'' is very often applied to groups affiliated with a church (whether or not they actually occupy the Choir (architecture), quire), whereas a ''chorus'' performs in theatres or concert halls, but this distinction is not rigid. Choirs may sing without instruments, or accompanied by a piano, accordion, pipe organ, a small ensemble, or an orchestra. A choir can be a subset of an ensemble; thus one speaks of the "woodwind choir" of an orc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiatr Academy Of Goa
The Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) is a government body established by the Government of Goa in 2009 during the tenure of Digambar Kamat as the Chief Minister of Goa. The academy was inaugurated on 16 January 2009 in Margao at the hands of Konkani language, Konkani singer Master Vaz The academy's aim is to foster and develop ''tiatr'' and its associated dances, music, songs and literature; especially the Romi Konkani, Konkani literature in Roman script as well as focus on the cultural unity of Goa as well as India. History The ''tiatr'' has a rich history of over 125 years and is an important form of theatre in the Konkani language. The first ''tiatr Italian Bhurgo'' was performed in 1892 in Bombay. There had been a demand from lovers of ''tiatr'' and the artists that the Government of Goa take steps to protect and promote the theatre form. During the tenure of Digambar Kamat as the Chief Minister of Goa, a committee was established under Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, Kamat's chair ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Accompaniment
Accompaniment is the musical part which provides the rhythmic and/or harmonic support for the melody or main themes of a song or instrumental piece. There are many different styles and types of accompaniment in different genres and styles of music. In homophonic music, the main accompaniment approach used in popular music, a clear vocal melody is supported by subordinate chords. In popular music and traditional music, the accompaniment parts typically provide the "beat" for the music and outline the chord progression of the song or instrumental piece. The accompaniment for a vocal melody or instrumental solo can be played by a single musician playing an instrument such as piano, pipe organ, or guitar. While any instrument can in theory be used as an accompaniment instrument, keyboard and guitar-family instruments tend to be used if there is only a single instrument, as these instruments can play chords and basslines simultaneously (chords and a bassline are easier to play sim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Musical Compositions
Musical composition can refer to an original piece or work of music, either vocal or instrumental, the structure of a musical piece or to the process of creating or writing a new piece of music. People who create new compositions are called composers. Composers of primarily songs are usually called songwriters; with songs, the person who writes lyrics for a song is the lyricist. In many cultures, including Western classical music, the act of composing typically includes the creation of music notation, such as a sheet music "score", which is then performed by the composer or by other musicians. In popular music and traditional music, songwriting may involve the creation of a basic outline of the song, called the lead sheet, which sets out the melody, lyrics and chord progression. In classical music, orchestration (choosing the instruments of a large music ensemble such as an orchestra which will play the different parts of music, such as the melody, accompani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Navhind Times
''The Navhind Times'' is an English language newspaper in Goa. Founded in 1963 and based in Panaji, the capital of Goa, it is the largest selling newspaper, amongst the three locally published English newspapers in the state. The other two being'' O Heraldo (The Herald)'' and ''Gomantak Times'' successively. According to the newspaper, it has a 52% of overall share market of advertisement space in Goa. History ''The Navhind Times'' was established on 18 February 1963, after India conquered the former Portuguese colony, it was Goa's first English newspaper, and was launched by the Dempo Brothers, including the elder Vasantarao Dempo. They were involved in mining business. The publication hired two editors Lambert Mascarenhas and T.V. Parvate. Mascarenhas remained its editor in early 1960s, before starting '' Goa Today'' magazine in 1966. He was awarded Gomant Vibhushan Award, the highest civilian award of Goa in 2014. Over the decades Until 1983, ''The Navhind Times'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Playlet
A play is a form of drama that primarily consists of dialogue between characters and is intended for theatrical performance rather than mere reading. The creator of a play is known as a playwright. Plays are staged at various levels, ranging from London's West End and New York City's Broadway – the highest echelons of commercial theatre in the English-speaking world – to regional theatre, community theatre, and academic productions at universities and schools. A stage play is specifically crafted for performance on stage, distinct from works meant for broadcast or cinematic adaptation. They are presented on a stage before a live audience. Some dramatists, notably George Bernard Shaw, have shown little preference for whether their plays are performed or read. The term "play" encompasses the written texts of playwrights and their complete theatrical renditions. Comedy Comedies are plays designed to elicit humor and often feature witty dialogue, eccentric characters, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Theatrical Troupe
Theatrical troupe ( French: ''troupe''), sometimes referred to as an acting company, is a group of theatrical performers working together. They may work in repertory other types of theatres, and may take performances on tour. They are not the same as a theatre company, which is an organisation that produces theatrical performances, although there is sometimes an overlap in terminology. The troupe is termed a resident acting company (or resident company) if they are supported by a particular theatre, where they have a home base, such as the Everyman Theatre in Baltimore Baltimore is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Maryland. With a population of 585,708 at the 2020 census and estimated at 568,271 in 2024, it is the 30th-most populous U.S. city. The Baltimore metropolitan area is the 20th-large ..., Connecticut, United States The State Theatre Company of South Australia, whose home base is at the Adelaide Festival Centre, is referred to as the resident arti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khadda Minguel
Minguel Fernandes (29 September 1889 – ), known professionally as Khadda Minguel (), was an Indian playwright, composer, and singer known for his work in '' khell'' productions. Career Fernandes, also known as Kudd'ddo Minguel (Blind Mingel), was a figure in the realm of '' khells'', a form of street theater, and held the title of "Khellancho Raza" (King of Khells). Known as a '' mestri'', Fernandes showcased prowess as a playwright, composer, and singer. His compositions, encompassing both lyrics and melodies, were hailed for their artistic merit. Among his achievements was the creation of the ''fell'' (or ''khell'') production titled ''Estrella'', featuring ''cantos'' (songs). Fernandes exhibited skill in crafting the lyrics and melodies that graced these ''cantos'', exemplifying his creative abilities. Despite his limited formal education and absence of professional music training, he displayed a talent for self-taught mastery of the violin and clarinet. While earning a live ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mistri
Mistri, or Mistry, is a term for a master-craftsman, foreman or supervisor of manual workers in India. Mistri is being replaced with terms "supervisor" and master craftsman with "Senior Technician" by the Indian Railway who replaced the designation of Mistris and Master Craftsman with terms "supervisor" and "senior technician" in year 2005 making the term Mistri redundant. The word ''Mistri'', or ''Mistry'', is adopted into the Gujarati language from the Portuguese word ''Mestre'' meaning ''Master'' or ''Teacher''. The Portuguese were present in Gujarat since 1500 in Diu. The Mistris of Kutch and Kadia Kshatriya communities worked on building Diu Fort and the Portuguese called them ''Mestre'' due to their skills at fort building. Mistri besides carpenter for ( Kumawat, Suthar community) also meant Contractor American anthropology, 197 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trumpet
The trumpet is a brass instrument commonly used in classical and jazz musical ensemble, ensembles. The trumpet group ranges from the piccolo trumpet—with the highest Register (music), register in the brass family—to the bass trumpet, pitched one octave below the standard B or C trumpet. Trumpet-like instruments have historically been used as signaling devices in battle or hunting, with examples dating back to the 2nd Millenium BC. They began to be used as musical instruments only in the late 14th or early 15th century. Trumpets are used in art music styles, appearing in orchestras, concert bands, chamber music groups, and jazz ensembles. They are also common in popular music and are generally included in school bands. Sound is produced by vibrating the lips in a mouthpiece, which starts a standing wave in the air column of the instrument. Since the late 15th century, trumpets have primarily been constructed of brass tubing, usually bent twice into a rounded rectangular ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Double Bass
The double bass (), also known as the upright bass, the acoustic bass, the bull fiddle, or simply the bass, is the largest and lowest-pitched string instrument, chordophone in the modern orchestra, symphony orchestra (excluding rare additions such as the octobass). It has four or five strings, and its construction is in between that of the gamba and the violin family. The bass is a standard member of the orchestra's string section, along with violins, violas, and cellos,''The Orchestra: A User's Manual'' , Andrew Hugill with the Philharmonia Orchestra as well as the concert band, and is featured in Double bass concerto, concertos, solo, and chamber music in European classical music, Western classical music.Alfred Planyavsky [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
