Spandana Holds ‘HaaduSanthoshakke’ in Muscat
Oman: Spandana Muscat organized yet another grand musical event “HaaduSanthoshakke” (Sing for Joy) on Friday, 5th October 2018 at the Ruby Ballroom, Hotel Crystal Suites, Wadi Kabir, Muscat. Spandana Muscat headed by Koni Prakash Naik has been organizing such musical events from 2011 and this event was its 7th successful event. Spandana Muscat has not only been organizing musical events but also involved in various socio-cultural and charity activities over the past several years.
Living up to its motto “together we can make a difference” Spandana Muscat has no doubt brought changes in the lives of 30-35 talented upcoming singers and musicians, especially from the coastal Karnataka, by facilitating an international platform to them to showcase their talent. For many of these artistes it was a first-time and a sort of “dream come true” experience and with the international exposure many of these artists have now become playback singers of which Spandana is very proud of.
In addition, with a view to promote and showcase the talents of local singers/musicians Spandana has been striving hard for the past several years and has encouraged them to perform in various such shows. The event held on 5th October was one such event wherein around 15-20 singing stars, dancers and musicians showcased their hidden talents.
The Convenor, Koni Prakash Naik, triggered of the show with his welcome speech by paying Spandana’s gratitude to the Ruler of Oman for his magnanimity in granting permission to conduct such cultural activities. While extending a warm welcome to the august gathering Mr. Naik thanked all the sponsors and friends for their continued support, encouragement and guidance. Five ladies, Smt. Padmavathi, Smt. Divya Shetty, Smt. Dr. Seema Ranjan, Smt. Neeta Vijay Salian and Smt. Kavita Raj Sanil joined hands in lighting the traditional lamp as a mark of invocational prayer seeking the blessings of Lord Ganesha for the smooth running and success of the program.
Immediately, thereafter, the event started with the track song “SanthoshakkeHaaduSanthoshakke” followed by Spandana’s title song “JoteKaleda Aa Dinagalu Ananda Tandide…SpandanaSpandanaJanumadaAnubhandana” especially, to remember and retrieve the memories of golden days spent with friends and continue singing for joy. The lyrics for the song was penned by Koni Prakash Naik and the music was composed by Sharath Kumar. Kum. Rhea Sharath Kumar presented this song in her melodious voice that made the music lovers spellbound for quite some time.
The live band comprising of Sharath Kumar on electric Guitar, Sathish on Keyboard, Jamone on Rhythm Pad and Rajesh on Flute presented a mind-blowing fusion music based on ragas such as “Hansadwani, Hindola and Madhyamavati, for nearly half an hour which literally mesmerized the audience.
Singing stars Anuradha Chandresh, Rhea Sharat, KishanUdyavar, Anupama and Ananya Prasad (mother & daughter), Chaitra Kotian, Deepak and his son Rahul, Rhea Vijay, Prakash Naik, Laxmi Venkatesh, Sandeep and his wife Kanchan, Vijay Salian and Raj Salianregaled the audience by presenting a bouquet of filmy songs in Kannada and Hindi in their unique versatility capturing the mood of the music lovers for nearly 3 hours.
Sudhiksha Shenoy and Mithil Ravi Kanchan, the wonder kids, presented some scintillating dance performances on mixed tracks which were spectacular to the eyes and they literally stole the hearts of one and all with their amazing electrifying performance.
The event would not have been a success without the generous support of our esteemed sponsors, viz. Bank Muscat (G. V. Ramakrishna), Multi-tech (Divakar Shetty), Oman Hygiene (Nagesh Shetty), Badr Al Samah Group of Hospitals (Dr. Ranjan Babu), Special Technical Services (Ganesh Shetty), Khimjee Ramdas (M. Chengappa), Super Max (Vijay Salian), OIG Group (Shashidhar), Lulu Hypermarket (Ananth A.V.), Al Khaif Trading (Raj Sanil), Worldwide Business House (Dr. Anchan C.K.). Spandana Muscat deeply appreciates the willingness with which sponsors have been and are continuing their support for its efforts.
Mementoes were presented to all the sponsors in appreciation of their kind support in the culmination of the musical evening.
The man of the show / Master of Ceremony, Walter Mendonca, conducted the whole event so meticulously with his witty sense of humour. No doubt he was the darling of the show.
The event concluded with a medley of popular Hindi songs and the second session of the instrumental fusion music. All in all, it was a memorable event.
Spandana Team thanks wholeheartedly one and all and garners encouragement and support from all. Music is the universal language of the heart and the world is indeed a small, cute, cozy place if we reach out to each other through MUSIC! So, let’s know each other through MUSIC!!! Let”s ‘MUSIC’!!!
“YoMusic is poetry of the air…….
Music is the universal language of mankind…..
Music is just like an effective medical potion to the soul……
Music needs no translation….
“Lend thy ears and thy soul hears!!!
u are the music till music lasts….
together we can make a difference”
Report by: P.S.Naik, Muscat
Pic. By : Zubair Khazi