Trivia – “Nitol Ontoskorn” (Duet by Rita & Alfred Rose)
- This song is a memorable duet between Alfred Rose and Rita Rose, two iconic voices in Konkani music, known for their expressive storytelling through song.
- The lyrics are presented as a dramatic conversation (dialogue format) between a man and a woman, which was a popular style in vintage Konkani songs, especially in tiatr-inspired music.
- The song explores a social theme about working women (“sirvis korta cheddum”) and traditional family expectations, reflecting the cultural mindset of Goa during the time it was composed.
- Alfred’s lines portray a protective and somewhat traditional viewpoint, questioning the need for a woman to work after marriage, while Rita’s responses strongly defend women’s independence and responsibility toward family.
- The song highlights the emotional bond with the “maim” (mother), a recurring and deeply respected figure in Konkani culture.
- It carries a subtle message about balancing love, marriage, and duty, making it relatable even in modern times.
- Musically, the song follows the classic Konkani light music / tiatr style, with simple orchestration that keeps the focus on lyrics and vocal delivery.
- The back-and-forth structure gives the song a theatrical feel, almost like a mini stage performance within a song.
- Songs like this helped shape the identity of Goan musical storytelling, where everyday issues were turned into engaging musical debates.
Song Details:
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Song | Nitoll Ontoskorn |
| Released Date | Not Known |
| Singer | Alfred & Rita Rose |
| Lyrics | Alfred Rose |
| Music | Not Known |
Nitoll Ontoskorn Konkani Song Lyrics
Alfred: Sirvis korta poi toslem cheddum am’chea gharan,n aka mhunta moji maim
Ekuch moji khoxi ticheoi korta donxi,kitem korchem Sozmonam kai
Rita: Maink tor naka kazar zaunakai, tiche khoxer add vochonakai
Tum uzvaddacho, eok dhivo gharacho, tichem kalliz duki kornakai.
Alfred: Sirvis korta tem cheddum gharan thikchenam
Kiteak sirvis kortai tuzo pai astannam
Rita: Mojea xivai paik konnunch adar ditonam
Tuje oslo bhav maka aslo zalear anv sirvisek kednanch vetinam.
Alfred: Zantte moje maink atam zai dista sangat,vavr korunk tichea sangatan
Tuje lagim kazar zalear mhunnta gharan tuka anv gheunchinam kontan
Rita: Hem sogllem assa am’chea atan, tika galchi nhoi sintimentan
Pattim sorchinam, anv kedinch lozchinam, maim borim Vavr kortelim xetan.
Alfred: Oxench mhunntat tumim ath marisor atir
Kazar zatoch, gharache korunk pavtat tir
Rita: Vodik borem atanch maka kor dispidir
Tum chin’tai poi toslim, sogllinch cheddvan nhoi
Matso uzvadd add tuje montir.
Alfred: Hem sogllem anvem tuka besttem mhunntelem, pollunnchea passot tujem mon
Khoxen kalliz buddlem, atam maka gom’lem nitoll mhunn tujem ontoskorn
Rita: khoxechem kirn dolleanim zoukon, dadhoslin anv him utram aikon
Tum porzollachem, neketr zan’vaiechem, tuje maim-paiche dekik lagon
Alfred: Sambavteleim tor chavi moje dharachi
Kobul korunk tuka sangatin fuddarachi
Rita: Bhass anv ditam, zatellim, ghorkarn visvaxi
Ti offisantli sirvis soddun anv kortelim chakri tujea gharachi.
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