Mangalore: Maxim Pereira Musical Nite - An evening of enchanting music
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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (NM)
Mangalore, Apr 1: Konkani music fans on Sunday March 31 were treated to a lovely evening of music, dance and comedy with Melody Star Maxim Pereira presenting his 10 musical nite.Popularly known as 'Boom Boom Max', Pereira along with a host of other artistes rendered a galaxy of melodious songs that ensured that the evening would remain in the memories of all those who watched it for a long time to come.
The event was organized by Glorious Angelore in association with ICYM Cordel at St Joseph School ground, Kulshekar.
The highlight of the evening was the evergreen popular song 'Manasa' which received a thunderous round of applaused, accompanied by myriad colours of fireworks. There was an encore later on in the programme on public demand.
Along with Maxim Pereira, artistes like Murlidhar Kamath, Ashwin D'Costa, Anjali Andrade, Amabelle Moras, Teena Pais, Zeena Pereira, Elton Nazareth and Canute Mathias Shirva rocked the stage with their enchanting voices, keeping the audience spell-bound throughout.
Some of the other presentations included songs sung by two schoolchildren, 'Pascacha Ayithar', 'Maina', 'Jaanu', 'Neel gaganar', 'Thuji yaad' and many others.
The comic relief was provided by the parishoners, who with their delectable humour had the audience roaring with laughter. Their efforts were highly appreciated by all.
Music by Roshan Angelore and groupe perfectly complemented the singing and set the right mood for the evening.
A stage programmed followed, during which Fr Valerian Pinto, parish priest, Walter Nandalike, editor-in-chief of daijiworld, Roy Castelino, president, Konkani Prachar Sanchalan, Praveen Patrao, vice-president of parish council, Sushil Noronha, convener of ICYM Cordel unit and George D'Souza were present.
In his address, Roy Castelino lauded the organizers and the artistes and said that after a long time he had witnessed an excellent musical nite. He appreciated the fact that most of the artistes hailed form Cordel Church. "Maxim Pereira has always given opportunity to others," he said, adding a word of praise for ICYM for focusing on Konkani.
In a note of retrospection, he further said, "This place reminds of the 2008 church attacks. This is the place where our people were beaten up. Now that elections are coming, let us use it as a weapon to teach a lesson. There are only two types of parties - one that gave us justice and another that did injustice to us. Let us cast cent percent votes and see that those who did injustice do not get a single seat.
"In the ULB elections we a did a few mistakes like having two Christian candidates from the same place. This time we will ensure that there is no mistake," he added.
"In 2020 India will be young India, with a vast majority of people below 40 years. The country will be in the hands of the youth," he said, urging youngsters to take up government jobs, get into business and other professions and work hard.
Addressing the gathering, Walter Nandalike also showered praises on the musical nite and said that when Maxim contacted him about the event, he first asked if the song Manasa would be played. "It is my all-time favourite song and I came today to hear it live from the singer himself," he said. He also appreciated the comedy group and said that though they were new faces, they showed amazing talent and they must make use of this platform as a stepping stone to achieve more.
Fr Valerian Pinto released Glorious Angelore's ‘Baila Boom – 2’ album, a non-stop dance masala compiled by Maxim Pereira on the occasion.
Maxim responded by thanking everyone for their support.
The members of Nach Sobhann troupe delighted the crowd with their scintillating dances.
A 30-minute baila added much excitement to the evening, as scores of people took to the dance floor and grooved to the peppy music.
Prem D'Souza, ICYM president welcomed the gathering. Sponsors were felicitated on the occasion. Among those present was Nisha Pereira, wife of Maxim Pereira. Jude Noronha compered the evening in his inimitable style.
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