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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SB)
Mangaluru, Nov 12: ‘Konkan Maina’ Meena Rebimbus released Walter Dantis’ debut Konkani music album ‘Jinye Rangg’ in a ceremony at Fathima Retreat House here on Sunday, November 11.
Melvyn Rodrigues, Central Academy Award winner poet, Richard Moras, founder, Konkani Kutam Bahrain, Rohan D’Souza, and Loy Valentine Saldanha, music director, graced the event as chief guests.
Wishing Walter on the release of his music album, Meena Rebimbus said, “I am happy to release this album. I have known Walter as one of the well known poets in Konkani world. He had earlier written few songs for Konkani music albums which became super hits. Now he is here with his maiden album ‘Jinye Rangg’. Walter always likes uniqueness and innovation. I am sure that in ‘Jinye Rangg’, he has applied the same. On this occasion, I congratulate him and wish that many more albums come from him,”
Melvyn Rodrigues said, “I have heard all the songs of the album ‘Jinye Rangg’. They are all rich in lyrics, music and vocals. The album contains a mixture of joy and sentiments. All singers have rendered their voice beautifully for this album. Music director Loy Valentine has done a great job in the album.”
Expressing gratitude to all, Walter Dantis said, “I have seen and experienced many colours in my life. Many a times, I wanted to live in these colours. I experienced colours through joy, passion, sentiments, and various incidents. I have tried converting them to songs and ‘Jinye Rangg’ is a fine mixture of this. I am thankful to my music director, singers and all who worked for this album,”
Lavina Dantis welcomed the gathering. Walter Dantis felicitated the sponsors, musicians and singers. Arun Danthy compered the event.
Jinye Rangg
‘Jinye Rangg’ contains ten different tracks, each with a unique feel that will put the listener in the perfect groove, akin to a musical evening. All ten songs penned by Walter Dantis himself and composed Loy Valentine Saldanha, one of the young music directors of the coast, are set to steal the hearts of millions of Konkani music lovers.
Young singing sensations with golden voices namely Nihal Tauro, Velita Lobo, Ian Saldanha, Munita Veigas Rao, Ashwin D’Costa, Robin Sequeira, Laveena Dantis, Akshada Talaulikar, Melwyn Antony D’souza, and Ashna D’Silva have added to the irrepressible charm. Ruben Machado, Alston Gomes, Sunil Kumar, Patson Pereira have played live music instruments in this album.
Earlier, the album was released at the Gulf Voice of Mangaluru season 6 finals at Kuwait and KCO annual event in Abu Dhabi.