Konkani Global music-awards to be presented on Dec 11

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December 6, 2011

Mangalore, December 6: The 3^rd Konkani Global Music awards will be presented on Sunday, December 11 at Kalaangann at 6.30 pm.

Addressing the media persons here on Tuesday Eric Ozerio, the Gurikar of Mandd Sobhann said that the awards would be presented in six categories - best singer - male and female, best music composer, best lyricist, best music arranger and best music album - 2010.

Out of the 248 nominations received this year, top three nominees in each 6 categories have been selected by a qualified panel of Jury. All the top three nominees will be invited to the ceremony. The winners will be announced at the ceremony and will receive Rs 25,000 each and a trophy.

V Manohar, eminent music director of Kannada movies and also music director of Konkani movie Ujwadu will be the chief guest.

The Sax- Trumpet Ensemble of the Tiatr academy, Goa will provide instrumental music for the evening; Nach Sobhann will entertain with their dances.

Joyce Ozario will be conferred the title 'Konkani Abolem' for her services to Konkani music in the last 40 years.

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