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Pobre Fernandes

Pobre Fernandes has to his credit two poetry books in Konknni, Muddye Ponda and Mannkam ani Motiam. He has published a variety of articles in Konknni dailies and magazines and has participated in several poetry conferences. Mannkam ani Motiam was released along with an audio album containing 8 poems from the book set to delightful music. He has composed the tune of the first track, Mamageli Boilam-gaddi, besides singing this nostalgic song.

(My) Uncle’s Bullock-cart | Mamageli Boilam Gaddi

Translated from the Konkani to the English by Walter Menezes Here’s my uncle’s bullock-cart Powered by Mhalu and Balu, ever smart The bells around their neck Awakening villages along the track Through dense forests and flora Of the Pandavas of …

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