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Sigrid Fernandes, Shrushti Prabhudessai & Lorraine Alberto win at Semana da Cultura Indo Portuguesa (Goa)’s Annual Fado Competition

Panaji, Dec 6 (UNI) The Institute Menezes Braganza (IMB) hall was filled with an eager audience waiting in anticipation for the rhythmic and melodious notes of the fado and they were not disappointed. The tenth edition of the Semana da Cultura Indo Portuguesa (Goa) hosted its annual Fado Contest which saw an enthusiastic audience turn up to cheer for the state’s young talent.
The competition saw participation from contestants in three categories; 13 to 17 years, 18 to 39 years of age and above 40 years.
Judged by music aficionados Miguel Cotta, Maria de Fatima Filomena Figueiredo de Albuquerque, Nadia Rebelo and Eduardo Falcão, the competition saw some of the state’s best talent compete onstage for the coveted prizes. Last year’s winner Danielle Fernandes performed for the guests as part of the celebration.
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