Media Release

Mangaluru, Dec 10: Konkani lovers in and around Mangaluru are in for a memorable evening on Sunday January 18, 2015, with 'Sangeeth Ras’ Lancy Noronha and his entire troupe once again set to rock the stage of St Agnes Special School open grounds, Bendore, from 6.30 pm sharp.

The event is being organized by Alfred Bennis Creations and Hope Charitable Trust Mangaluru. This event is sure to remain in the hearts of Konkani lovers for a long time to come, as special care has been taken by the organizers and the artistes to make it one of the best shows in recent times.

Known for his melodious Konkani songs and hymns, Lancy has rendered successful music shows and released CDs in the UAE and India.

Adding zest and vibe to the event with foot-tapping tunes will be Vijay Noronha, younger brother of Lancy Noronha Bellore-Vamanjoor, the famous music director. The Nite promises to be fun and groovy with laughs and tickling humour by 'Me-Mo-Ri' and team.

As a singer, Lancy Noronha has been a popular name since his childhood days in his native parish of Bellore and then in Valencia parish. Having won many accolades since then, Lancy has rendered his mellowed voice to various musical nites such as ‘Talo Umalo Nite’, ‘Raymond Nite’, ‘George Fernandes Nite’, ‘Bantwal Varadovar Nite’ etc. Being a member of the famous ‘Brother’s Beat Group’, Mangaluru, he has provided great musical entertainment with them in India. Moving to the UAE further established Lancy in the Middle East, with his participation in musical events of various organizations and associations like Daiji Rang Mandir, Ferarites, Konkan Yuva, Katapady Konkans, Udyavarites, Omzoorche Dive, and several others.

In 2007, Lancy formed a musical group ‘Shylan’ to provide a platform for young and amateur singers which showed his true consideration to promote other talents of Konkani community in the UAE. The turning point was the release of Lancy’s Konkani hymnal CD, ‘Mori Mai’ at St Mary’s Church, Dubai in 2007 which was exclusively composed by him went on to become very popular. It didn’t stop there - in 2011, ‘Moga Sagor’ was released, which was also as successful as the first album.

The Nite will have various performing singers including 'Konkan Kala Sree' Claude D'Souza Bendur, Joseph Mathias, Goldin Bendur, Preema D'Souza, Dr Prashanth, Joshel, Anita D’Souza, Cresilla Rodrigues, Monica Valder, Melric Monteiro, who will enthral everyone with their melodious voices. A variety of Konkani, Tulu and Kannada new songs will give an additional flavour to the Nite.