We are glad to present here a collection of 13 songs presented at the Konkani Sammelan 2008 The theme held at Santa Clara, California had the theme of “Awakening the Konkani in you”. With the latest 2012 edition of the Sammelan drawing closer, here are few fond musical performances of the 2008 event.

Sanat Prabhu’s creative talents are not new to Radio Idli. He has been among the earliest artists associated with the project. Today however, he presents to us a trailer of his directorial debut.. What’s more? Sanat has even written the script of this movie. The good news is that the movie will be screened at the International Film Festival in Jaipur! Watch the trailer and wish Sanat!

She has thrilled us in Konkani, Hindi, English and even Sanskrit. This time around Archana brings to us an alltime favorite song – Surmayee Akhiyon Main from the movie Sadma… in its original Tamil form! Hear it right here!

Manu Kamath thrilled us sometime back by sharing with us videos of his live performance. The star of Ahmedabad is back with a much more deeper composition. A Fusion which was a result of his jamming with his Sarod playing friend Avik. We share with you here an amazing fusion rendition of Vande Mataram (Rag Desh) on Sarod by Avik and Guitar by Manu. What Manu describes here as a rough cut would certainly cut deep, the mind of any music lover, we are sure!

Vilas Nayak and his extraordinary talent needs no introduction to most of us who may have caught a glimpse of it through his scintillating performance in India’s Got Talent. After winning standing ovation from judges and audience alike, and getting maximum votes, Vilas now requires all our votes to make him win the coveted title! Watch his videos right here and vote for Him. SMS VIL to 56882 before September 30, 2011!