from Arun Dsouza

Riyadh, Mar 7: Aangann Konknechem Riyadh released Tulu album Pani Pani Barsa of Arthur Pereira Omzoor was released here, recently.

The cd was inaugrated by Ramesh Shetty, president of Karavali Welfare Association Riyadh. It was a historical move that marked the release of tulu album in the kingdom.

Speaking on the occasion he said that the singers should be encouraged for their work and wished that ‘Pani Pani Barsa’ music album would bring cheer to Tuluvas all over the world  staying far from their native land.

Royston Prabhu, senior advisor of Aangankonn Konknechem, Riyadh, Felix Majma , Arun D’Souza Palimar, president of Aangann Konknechem, Riyadh extended their good wishes to Arthur Pereira on the release of his Tulu Album Pani Pani Barsa and expected more melodious songs.

About Pereira

Arthur Pereira is an accomplished Kannada-Konkani-Tulu poet. He also serves as guest artiste in Akashwani Mangalore. He has composed lyrics for Kazaar, Konkani movie that was released in 2009. He has also bagged state-level Samaja Ratna that was presented by the then governor Dr T N Chaturvedi in 2005.

His Konkani collection of poems – 'Thiem Dhookha Ulythana' (When Tears Speak) was published in 2007. He had also contributed for Kannada poetry – 'Taare Yenisi Mottha Heli' along with others besides Konkani poetry - 'Tara Ani Motiyam.' It was published in both e-media and print media.

Arthur Pereira has also bagged nominations for Best Lyricist in Global Music Award for his Konkani album 'Taaram.'

After the mega success of 'Taaram,' Maa Creations  launched their second venture – 'Pani Pani Barsa.' It contains melodious songs composed by Arthur Pereira and sung by playback singers Anuradha Bhat, Hemanth, Harsha Usha Kokila, Manjunath, Subramanyam along with Raviraj Tantry and Joseph Mathias. Sandalwood popular music director Cajetan Dias is the music director of 'Pani Pani Barsa.' Sandalwood musicians Alwyn Fernandes, Butto and Saju have also contributed their music.

The album has been recorded at Eden Diji Studio, Bangalore and mixing and balancing has been done at Dynamic Studio, Bangalore.

On the occasion, Aangnn Konknechem Riyadh honoured and bid farewell to Ambrose D’Mello Pangla, Mumbai the former treasurer of Aangann Konknechem, Riyadh. Manoj Mascarenhas Urva, co-ordinator of Aangann Konknechem and Alfred Fernandes Sirsi, treasurer felicitated Ambrose D'Mello by giving away a memento and souvenier.

President of Aangann Arun D’Souza Palimar, advisor Royston Prabhu, chief cuest Ramesh Shetty and entire team of Aangann Konknechem Riyadh thanked and wished D'Mello all success on his  future endeavours.

Ambrose Dmello, thanked the entire team of Aangann Konknechem Riyadh.

The programme was conducted by Glen Roshen Lobo Bondel, the secretary of Aangann Konknechem and vote of thanks was given by Rekha Mascarenhas Urva.

Kumari Michelle Mascarenhas Urva  entertained the audience with her dance and song, Wilson Sequeira Paladka was best in his mimicry. Games were conducted by Amitha Royston Prabhu and Aangann Konknechem members enjoyed the evening.