Dear Goenkars

Basilio Magno a veteran Goan Composer based in Spain makes us " Proud Goans" again with his new version signature song "Proud to be a Goan"

For a copy of his song in MP3 file fomat contact Tony Colaco - tonycolacosydney@yahoo.com.au

World Goa Day is not too far away. Expect this song to be played at the World Goa Day Celebration in Sydney on 19th August 2007

Our sincere thanks to Basilio. You are great.

You can contact and thank Basilio at basiliom@adinet.com.uy

Here are the words if you want to sing along.

I'm Proud to be Goan

Words and Music by Basilio Magno

1st Verse
Goa is a dot on the big map of the world, But it's a Paradise in great India. We've Hindus, Christians, Muslims, all live in harmony, And best of all is that they all speak in Konkani. Our women are pretty and clever all the same, Goa, we sing in your great name.

Refrain:

I'm Proud to be Goan, proud to be Goan, no matter where I was born, If I was born in Portugal or India, in England, Canada or in Brazil. In U.S.A., Australia, New Zealand or East Africa; In Pakistan or Persian Gulf, in Europe or in Asia, Wherever it was meant to be: I'm proud to be Goan, I love my xit koddi and Konkani.

(continue wirh Konkani Refrain)

Konkani Refrain:

Anv patradden bhoron Goemkar mhunntam, porvau nam khoim zolmolam, Zori Purtugalak vo Indiek zalam, Inglandak, Canadak vo Brazilak; Amerikak, Australiak, New Zealandak. East Afrikak, Pakistanak vo Persian Golf, vo Europak vo Asiak. Khoimsorui anv tor zolmolam, Anv Goemkar mhunntam, xit koddi jeitam, Konknni uloitam.

(repeat Konkani refrain)

2nd Verse:
Goans win affection in any society, We create social clubs wherever we be. World Goa Day has come to stay, let's make it really great. Let's give back now to Goa, our due on silver plate. Let's help Goans to get good jobs where it may be, To live in peace, prosperity.

(Sing Refrain in English and Konkani)

I'm Proud to be Goan.........and Anv patradden bhoron........

Posted by Tony Colaco