Manfa Music has recently released Avers Pereira’s 6th audio CD ‘Posko’, which contains 14 songs in the form of solos and duets.
The opening song, ‘Seva Korat’ by Lawry Travasso speaks about the medical fraternity and highlights the pros and cons of the service rendered by doctors to their patients. He acknowledges the good work carried out by some honest and dedicated doctors, but equally pinpoints the follies of some doctors who serve with selfish and vested interests. The singer reveals that patients visit the hospital with trust in their doctors, but encounter the unexpected there. “For blessings from God, carry out your practice faithfully,” he concludes.
The following song, ‘Sampoddlem Lojek’ by Lorna throws light on a 17-year-old girl Sinetra, who enjoys flirting with boys. Owing to greed of money, she finally settles with a seafarer. But conflicts dawn in the family when the wife realises that her husband has a girlfriend. When you cause ill for others, the end result will always be bitter, the singer warns.
The title track, ‘Posko’ rendered by Avers Pereira, is about an incident he witnessed at Apollo hospital, when he visited his friend. He speaks about an elderly man brought in by the relatives and abandoned. After his death, it’s the adopted that shows willingness to bury the dead. The generous attitude of guardians and ungratefulness of children are the highlights of the song.
‘Eleisanv Jikta’ and ‘Zababdari Goykar’, two duets by Ben Evangelisto and Velrose, and Avers and Velrose respectively, throw light on the panchayat elections and the rush of migrants in Goa. Due to loss in the last polls, the daughter convinces her father not to contest the forthcoming elections, but her father is adamant. Asked about his stand after being elected, the contestant says he will stop illegal activities. Even if he is faced with losing the elections, he desires the fill the form as he believes at time of withdrawal too he can earn some money. The second duet is an appeal to Goans to return to their roots and keep a check on migrants flooding Goa.
‘Koslem Devosanv’, another solo by Velrose highlights the role of Christians in day to day life. More than the good deeds towards neighbours, some Catholics are only preoccupied with devotion and rituals, she says. She relates a story of a man celebrating his 50th birthday, in support to her statement. “First be humane and later carry out your devotion,” she conveys.
‘Man Bhagoitam’ and ‘Tanchem Nenarponn’, the two solos by Avers Pereira are a tribute to departed tiatrists and the Blessed Mother, respectively. With the celebration of 125 years of tiatr, in the former song the singer remembers his late father and the talent that continues in the family from parents to children. In the latter song, the singer pays tribute to Mother Mary and mentions about the graces that flow through her annual visits to various Catholic families.
‘Bhangarachem Goy’, another duet by Peter and Roshan moves to the tune of the English song ‘Listen to the Rhythm of the Falling Rain’. They speak about the migrants and the rise in rape cases. As girls and women are unsafe, they need to be taught self-defence in schools, they suggest, and those involved should be taken to the gallows.
Other solos in the album by Bushka, Rosario de Benaulim, Fr Domnick and Sydelle Estibeiro have a story to relate, besides a message to every listener. Instead of numerous solos in the album, if duos and trios were introduced, then it would be a complete package of entertainment.
The lyrics of all the songs have been penned by Avers Pereira, and the music by Norman Cardozo is appealing to the ears. The album has been recorded at Manfa’s recording studio, Margao.
