Gõychem Kantaranchem Daiz finale showcases 18 original Konkani songs, winners declared

Eighteen original Konkani songs enthralled a huge crowd at the grand finale of ‘Gõychem Kantaranchem Daiz - The Voice of Goa’ at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, yesterday. Organised by Konknni Daiz Trust and Sahityik ani Sonskruti Daiz with LENS Music Workstation, the competition promoted original Konkani music and cultural heritage. 

Naira Livia Fernandes, Antonio Jenoy Rodrigues and Esther Joshua Rodrigues emerged winners in the three categories. A book featuring the songs and musical notations was also released, while Mark Revlon and Lenoy Gomendes were felicitated on the occasion.

WINNERS

Category I (9 to 12 years): Naira Livia Fernandes from Benaulim emerged winner. Avya Savesh Colvenkar from Navelim was the first runner-up, while Anora Jewel Pereira from Arossim secured the second runner-up position.

Category II (13 to 16 years): Antonio Jenoy Rodrigues from Arambol was declared the winner. Janeska Risa Monteiro from Cansaulim was the first runner-up, and Stachie Jesnia Fernandes from Majorda was the second runner-up.

Category III (17 to 35 years): Esther Joshua Rodrigues from Shiroda won the competition. Sharon Fernandes from Oxel was the first runner-up, while Savannah Mascarenhas from Maina Curtorim secured the second runner-up position.