<p>Addressing a news conference on Saturday, Mandd Sobhann Gurkaar Eric Ozario said that the programme has been designed on the concept of a train journey from Kashmir to Kanyakumari in an imaginary ‘Ekta Express-the peace train’ and as the train passes through various states, Usha Uthup will sing songs in the local language.<br /><br />Likewise, she will sing songs in English, Dogri, Hindi, Bhojpuri, Assami, Gujarathi, Bengali, Oriya, Sindhi, Punjabi, Rajasthani, Khassi, Marathi, Konkani, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Tulu.<br /><br />He informed that eminent musicians from Kolkata will accompany Usha Uthup in the performance and top quality sound and lights will be provided from Bangalore. About 8 professional dance troupes will perform authentic dances from different regions. <br />The show will be compere by Harish Bhimani (who lent his voice for commentary in Mahabharath). <br /><br />Ozario said that apart from spreading message of peace and harmony, the show also proposes to raise money for Kalaangann-Konkani Heritage Centre.<br />President Louis J Pinto, Co-ordinator Stany Alvares, Secretary Rony Crasta and Vice-President Matilda Pinto were present.<br /></p>
<p>Addressing a news conference on Saturday, Mandd Sobhann Gurkaar Eric Ozario said that the programme has been designed on the concept of a train journey from Kashmir to Kanyakumari in an imaginary ‘Ekta Express-the peace train’ and as the train passes through various states, Usha Uthup will sing songs in the local language.<br /><br />Likewise, she will sing songs in English, Dogri, Hindi, Bhojpuri, Assami, Gujarathi, Bengali, Oriya, Sindhi, Punjabi, Rajasthani, Khassi, Marathi, Konkani, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Tulu.<br /><br />He informed that eminent musicians from Kolkata will accompany Usha Uthup in the performance and top quality sound and lights will be provided from Bangalore. About 8 professional dance troupes will perform authentic dances from different regions. <br />The show will be compere by Harish Bhimani (who lent his voice for commentary in Mahabharath). <br /><br />Ozario said that apart from spreading message of peace and harmony, the show also proposes to raise money for Kalaangann-Konkani Heritage Centre.<br />President Louis J Pinto, Co-ordinator Stany Alvares, Secretary Rony Crasta and Vice-President Matilda Pinto were present.<br /></p>
