The Konkani stage artist-singer Xavier Gomes has left an indelible mark and deserves our admiration, appreciation and encouragement. He qualifies as the best composer and singer in the exalted category of Alfred Rose.
His themes and lyrics are thought-provoking, intellectual, and his style of rendering messages is neither critical nor sarcastic. He conveys his thoughts deeply with maximum of educative, philosophical, moral content along with social emphasis. The standard of Konkani stage is raised to a higher level with his compositions. He has so far refrained and resisted the temptation to appeal to cheap basic instincts. He has left a message for everyone through his various songs, which are worth listening to and pleasurable to the ears.
Nelson Lopes, Chinchinim
http://www.oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=31799&cid=13
[See Xavier Gomes sing.....on various themes]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZP1H67hjKuM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAOkGCW4yng&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dxd2IfRQI4A&feature=related
Source: youtube.com
