Sangeet Samrat - Henry D’Souza, is a Legendary Konkani Singer,
a Musical Genius, a Great Poet, a Renowned Composer,
one of the most loving members of our family &  our Beloved Friend,
who passed away on 14th August 2026.

A silent guitar, a stage left bare
A golden voice now floating in the air
The Konkani winds sing low and sigh
For Samrat of Konkani Sangeet bade goodbye
Henry D’Souza, our near and dear friend,
How those joy-filled days came to an end
You walked with us through chords and rhyme,
A bond of love untouched by time.

Two thousand songs your heart did write,
Two thousand stars to grace the night.
With every note, a sweet romance
That swept the Konkanns into a dance
From Bombay stage to the Goan shore
Your voice resonates across Mangalore
In the legacy of joy in your golden tone
Ye Ye Kathrina ever claims the throne

Chondrem Udon Ailo, the moon softly gleams
Woven forever in our happiest dreams
Kallzant Ullas borla, with a love so divine
Two hearts beat together, till the end of time
From Katrina’s beat to Sezari’s grace,
You brought a smile to everyone’s face.
A romantic style so pure and deep,
A legacy that Konkani world will forever keep.

Through decades passed and years to come
We will not let your voice grow numb
In wedding halls and festive nights
Your melodies spark the brightest lights
We silently weep for the one so dear
Whose gentle warmth felt always near
The Sangeeth Samrat in Heaven wears his crown
But we miss him here, as tears roll down

Sing on, sweet soul, in heavens high
Where your beautiful verses never die
Your melodies stay within our heart
Your golden memories will never part.
We think of you, in silence and tears
In our hearts your memory of love lingers
Rejoice in Heaven, God's Mercy and grace
And may you rest evermore at Jesus  Embrace

Tribute of love: from Sharel & Melwyn, Sharlyn D’Cruz,
Evelyn & Michael Machado, Heidelberg, Germany.