Mangaluru: Global Konkani Music Awards - Shilpa & Robin best singers; Henry D'Souza honoured


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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SB)

Mangaluru, Dec 11: It was an evening that celebrated Konkani music, as some of the most talented names in the industry were honoured with the 9th Global Konkani Music Awards instituted by Mandd Sobhann. The sparkling ceremony was held at Kalaangann, Shaktinagar here on Sunday December 10 evening.

The star of the evening was internationally acclaimed singer, actress, composer, and song writer Vasundhara Das. In her address to the gathering, she said, "This is gathering of music lovers and musical family. I feel music is dominating here and all are enjoying it. Mangaluru has always been special for me. Whenever I come here I feel it is my own place. I have also sung in Konkani language and I know about its people. I congratulate all the nominees and the award winners. These awards will give you more energy and will make you more passionate about music."

The Mandd Sobhann Global Konkani Music - Lifetime Achievement Award was bestowed on 'Sangeeth Samrat' Henry D'Souza for his immense contribution to Konkani music.

Acknowledging the honour, Henry D'Souza thanked one and all for the love and affection showered on him. "This is really a great honour. I have composed music and written lyrics for the Konkani world and today, the same Konkani people have given me a global award which is the biggest in Konkani. Mandd Sobhann under the leadership of Eric Ozario is really doing great work for Konkani language and culture. They need our support, especially in their upcoming projects. Once again, I thank Mandd Sobhann and the entire Konkani world.

It was then time for the presentation of the Global Konkani Music Awards in six categories. There were three nominees in each of the categories, and all of them were honoured by chief guest of the evening Vasundara Das.

The Best Singer (Female) award went to Shilpa Tejaswini Cutinha, for the song ‘Tujya Dollyanthuli’ from album ‘O..La..Re..” while Robin John Paul Sequeira won the award for the Best Singer (Male) for the song ‘Tum Zay Mhaka’ of album ‘O..La..Re .

Nithin Koottungal, Cochin bagged the Best Music Composer award for the song ‘Tum Geloy Sanddun’ of ‘O..La..Re..’.

Lloyd Austin Rego was adjudged the Best Lyricist for the song ‘Yo Vegim’ of album ‘Mhojya Moga’.

The Best Music Arranger Award was conferred on Roshan D'Souza Angelore, and the Best Music Album award was won by Antony Stephen Cutinha for his album ‘O…La..Re’.

In her thanksgiving speech, Shilpa expressed her gratitude to all supporters and said that this was her second Konkani music award. She thanked the listeners, music arrangers, and her family for supporting her. Robin thanked his family for their support and producer of the album for giving him the opportunity.

Lawry Travasso from Goa enthralled the gathering with his stupendous band, accompanied by Nach Sobhann troupe who presented scintillating dances.

Blue Angels choir group and 'Sumel' team sang beautiful songs from the nominated albums and Henry D'Souza's albums.

In a new initiative to promote Konkani film industry, Maand Sobhann announced 'Global Konkani Film Awards’ which will be conferred from next year onwards. The organization also informed that in future, the Global Konkani Music Awards will be announced every two years.

Arun Raj and Amora Monteiro compered the event with elan.

Mandd Sobhann Gurkar Eric Ozario, president Louis J Pinto, organizer Stany Alvares, Roy Castelino and other well-known personalities of the Konkani world were present.

 

  

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  • Jambar Podorun, Bajpe

    Mon, Dec 11 2017

    Mr Prakash Dsouza sang so many songs , we all call him pukka , till yesterday no body recognize him , Thankd to Mandd Sobhan to recognize his talent , MC AR and Montiero done excellent job, Mrs Minteiro need more guidance from AR , congrats to all the winners,

    Jambar podorun
    Bajpe

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  • Jembar Bappu, BAJPE

    Mon, Dec 11 2017

    Nihal dont lose your confidence . You have a long path to go on. I thought you will be winner. But hard luck . Its competition . Only one will be winner . Its race purely merrit.

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  • Glany Fernandes, Mangalore

    Mon, Dec 11 2017

    Congratulations Mr. Stephen Cutinha, Ms. Shilpa Cutinha and Robin Sequeira bagging awards in Global Konkani Music Awards instituted by Mandd Sobhann. Great show and all the best to all the nominees.

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  • FLORA DSOUZA, Kalmady - Jerimeri (Mumbai)

    Mon, Dec 11 2017

    Hearty Congratulations to Sangeet Samrat Mr. Henry D'Souza, all the Winners and all participants. Great Job Mand Sobhan... Hatsoff to you...

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  • Gerry DMello, Bijai/Abu Dhabi

    Mon, Dec 11 2017

    Congratulations to Mandd Sobhann for an excellent event. It was a top class programme, very well organised. Hats off to them.

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  • Generator James, Bajpe / Puchall

    Mon, Dec 11 2017

    Congratulations to all the winners , well organized program , hats up to the organization , Both MC are done great job, I wish all the best to new MC Mrs Monteiro, u have a great future , ur voice is so beautiful I don't have any words to express , keep the good and entertain the people in future also , I m ur big fan , try ur luck in singing also coz u ve sweet voice ,

    Generator James
    Bajpe / Puchall

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  • CGS, Mangllur

    Mon, Dec 11 2017

    Congratulations and Best wishes to Sangeet Samrat Henry D'Souza, Shilpa Cutinha, Robin Sequeira,
    Lloyd Rego, Roshan D'Souza, Nithin, Stephen Cutinha and others on receiving the prestigious Global Konkani Music Awards istituted by Mandd Sobhann. Kudos to Blue Angels choir and Sumell singers.

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  • Ronald dsouza, Mangalore

    Mon, Dec 11 2017

    Congratulation to the winners .good job Mandd Sobhann

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  • Kevin, Mangalore

    Mon, Dec 11 2017

    I wish Mandd Sobhann would film the ceremony and upload it to Youtube so that Konkani speaking people around the world could enjoy the show.

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  • J.F.D SOUZA, Attavar, Mangalore

    Mon, Dec 11 2017

    Good suggestion. It was a marvellous programme planned well and I enjoyed it fully. Hats off to Mandd Sobhann for the nice event.

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Bengaluru/Katapadi

    Mon, Dec 11 2017

    EMINENT KONKANI SINGER WHO DESERVE THIS HONOR AND REWARD FOR HIS EXCEPTIONAL CONTRIBUTTION TO KONKANI LANGUAGE AND THE PEOPLE

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