Mangalore: Joyce Ozario (58), wife of Gurkar Eric of Maand Shobhann, a Konkani cultural organization, was accorded the title of ‘Abolem’ (a red flower) for her services to singing hundreds of Konkany songs including a popular number ‘Abolem’ in Konkani. The function was arranged at Shaktinagar Kalaangann on Dec 11, Sunday during Global Konkani Music awards ceremony in the presence of admirers. A Kannada film musician, V. Manohar, conferred the title ‘Abolem’ on Joyce, with a citation and mementoes.
Roy castelino of Konkani Prachar Andolen and StanyAlvares of Maand Shobhann, were present. Titus Noronha from an advertising co., read out the citation, and introduced Joyce to the audience.
Joyce was in Wilfy’s Nite as a young girl singer. For 47 years, she song all over the world, many songs. The whole family is connected with Konkani music, Titus said. Joyce replied suitably.