Mangalore: Wilfy day - a celebration of womanhood through immortal songs
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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (VM)
Mangalore, Mar 10: A fitting tribute was paid to legendary singer Konkan Kogull Wilfy Rebimbus at Don Bosco hall here on Sunday March 19, on the occasion of his third death aniversary. At the same time, it was also a tribute to womanhood.
Former deputy mayor Judith Mascarenha was the chief guest for the programme.
Showering rich tributes on Wilfy, she said, "It would not be wrong if I call Wilfy Rebimbus as the greatest person of the 20th century. We are lucky that we got a chance to listen to his great compositions. He was truly a role model to all of us."
"Having composed more than 3000 songs, Wilfy has given more importance to women in his compositions. A few minutes or hours are not enough to describe such a great person as Wilfy," she said.
She also lauded Meena Rebimbus for supporting Wilfy in all his endeavours.
The musical programme started with the grand introduction by celebrated Poet Melvyn Rodrigues with the song ‘Jezuchi Avoi Mori’ sung by Meena Rebimbus in combination with the excellent harmony-chorus singing by the Bajpe ladies Reena Noronha, Juliet Moras, Frenita Tauro, Sinitha D’Costa, Femina Moras, Shamin Rodrigues, Susan Rodrigues, Clita D’Souza, Cleeva D’Souza all trained by the reputed composer Alwyn Noronha
Then came the dance to the song `Chali ti Vartavta' by Veena Pais, choreographed by Shyla Saldanha and performed by the Jeppu dancers - Roveena D’Ameida, Chrisel Vas, Teena Immatty, Chaitra Penha, Mariadeepa Penha, Vivet Colaco, Jessica Menezes.
Oshin Theodore sang the next solo number ‘Chal Chal tum nentyapona’ in the company of actors Ovin and Olin Theodore, Braun Fernandes, Fedora Santos, Anna Pais and Roger Rebimbus.
Milagres ladies; Silvia Fernandes, Avina D’souza, Norine Miranda, Joylin Fernandes, Joslin Fernandes trained by Prem Kumar and Jude Fernandes presented a beautiful group song ‘Atra Vorsam Bhortana cheddwa’ and then came the bubley Munita Veigas with a solo ‘Aij tumi Fulanakat’ followed by Claud D’Souza with the old number ’Mog Naka Ankwarponni’ . Then it was a famous group song of yesteryears ‘ Kitengo Kitem Zata Tuka, beautifully rendered by the Jeppu singers Nora Lobo, Shanthi D’cruz, Merlyn, Prerena Fronteiro, Roveena D’Ameida, Babita D’Sa trained by Lavina D’Dias.
Next it was time to swing to the love song lovingly sung by Ashwin D’Costa and Anjali Andrade from Kulshekar and supported by a mesmerizing dance choreographed and performed by Gavin Rodrigues in the company of Melba.
Then the trio ‘Pondra Vorsam Saron..’ by Munita, Meera D’Souza and Sylvia Fernandes was beautifully and emotionally rendered.
Next it was time for giving away the bride enacted by a group of veteran and young actors; Benna Ruzai , Francis D’Souza, Liston D’Souza, Robin Lobo, Alrin D’souza, Claude D’Souza, Jeshma D’souza, Avina D’souza, Molly Fernandes, Jossy Fernandes for the song ‘Radonaka Dhuve’ sung by two veteran singers Babita D’Sa and Alwyn Noronha. Many from the audience also joined this act on the stage.
While these songs were introduced by Charleen Rebimbus and Concepta Alva the next few songs were introduced by Leslie Rego. First came a song by talented Meera D’Souza of Anjelore ‘Atam Atam Sarvanchi Deesht’ and then it was a beautiful lullaby ‘Jayole Bala’ by the melodius Zeena Pereira in the company of baby Sera Pinto and Eva Cecilia.
Then came the theme of the evening a medley of songs on motherhood performed by Veena and Vishwas Rebimbus to the rapt attention of the house full crowd. Followed by song ‘Ye Voniye Gunvdavn Dole’ by Glen Aroza, who captured the audience with his unique voice and acting.
A duet by the singing couple Suraj and Aruna Noronha ‘kitem Jai Eka Kutmanth’ excellently performed which was followed by another all time favourite ‘Mai Sunechi Loddai’ by the all time favourite singers Prem Lobo and Claud D’Souza with Vishwas Rebimbus’
It was time to listen to a great number of Wilfy in his own voice. The song ‘Bahraingarachi Avoi’ was played and the superlative acting of the sequence by yester years popular actress Jessie D’Souza along with Prem Lobo, Simon Pinto, Pamela Sanctus, Vilbert Colaco and Teesha Immatty brought the loudest cheer from the crowd.
Next it was the trio from Ashwin, Rynal and Sunil from Kulshekar rendering beautifully ‘Ago ye Cheddwa” and the last song by the Bajpe ladies ‘Striyo’ which was scintillating and mesmerized the crowd with their excellent coordination and harmony brought the evening to a grand conclusion.
Last few songs were introduced by Eddie Sequeira, who had put together this show from concept to finish, selecting the songs and the best of singers and actors from all around Mangalore all in all some seventy of them. There was not even a second wasted between the songs with the smooth flow of commentary and songs so that the audience could enjoy the songs in its full glory. After a long gap, Eddie is back in action in Mangalore. He has brought out this unique concept. From the last 3 years he has organized three programs consecutively in the Legend’s name and brought many talented artists under one roof.
In the end all the singers, actors and comperes were brought on the stage, introduced to the full applause of the happy audience.
The music was arranged by Joswin Pinto on the tracks and live bass was provided by Merwin Pinto. Excellent sound and lights was provided by Chris Electronics.
The Main sponsors of the show were Land Trades supported by well wishers from Doha Qatar Lancy Pinto Ujire and Rupert Lobo Kelarai. Media Sponsors were Daijiworld.
The convener of the show Eddie Sequeira has announced that a sum of Rs.40,000/- remaining from the proceeds collected from this show will be given as aid to Cancer patients through Rebimbus family.