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Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (EC)
Udupi, Mar 28: The first Anil Pangla Musical Nite, organized by Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM), Pangla witnessed a huge crowd at St John the Evangelist Church, Pangla grounds on Sunday, March 27. Chief guest of the event, Msgr Baptist Menezes, the vicar general of Udupi diocese inaugurated the show.
‘Haanv Tuzoch… Mora Pason’, the maiden music album by Anil D’Sa was released on the occasion.
Msgr Baptist Menezes lauded Anil and his team for their enthusiasm and said, "Music is in Anil's blood. The musical chords go like ‘Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, De Sa’ in Anil D'Sa's case. The parish of Pangla has lots of hidden talents and they need a proper stage and time to showcase their talents. I congratulate the youth of this parish. They have created a platform for every budding talent, not only from Pangla, but from the entire Udupi diocese."
Fr Leslie D'Souza, parish priest of Pangla church said, "Two years back on Easter day, I had put forward the idea of organizing an Anil Pangla Musical Nite. The dream has come true today. I appreciate the hard work of the youth in making this a reality. I congratulate Anil on the maiden release of his music album. It is indeed a dual occasion to celebrate. Let his talent shine more in Konkani."
Fr Vincent Coelho, principal of junior college, Pangla, Mark Vas, vice-president, Simi D'Souza, secretary of parish pastoral council, Pangla, Anthony and Lily D’Sa, parents of Anil D’Sa, and Franklin Martis, president of ICYM were present on the dais during the stage programme.
Anil D’Sa and Roshan D'Souza Angelore were felicitated for their contributions in the field of Konkani music.
Singing sensations Prajoth D’Sa, Babitha Pinto, Prakash D’Souza, Melania Lobo, Oliver Rebello, Andrew Mathais, Wilfred D’Sa and Varun D'Sa performed during the nite.
John Rodrigues, a stand up comedian from Pangla and his team took the crowd into laughter world with their comedy skits. ICYM dancers performed dances.
Franklin Martis welcomed the gathering while Anil D’Sa thanked all his sponsors, supporters and well wishers on this occasion. Flavia Menezes and Ronald D’souza compered the show.
Anil D'Sa, proprietor of Anil Sounds, Pangla is a renowned DJ, live music host and events manager. Anil had first recorded his song 'Mariolla' in the album of legendary Mick Max. He has been working in the field of music for past 26 years where he has sung for many live shows and has contributed his voice to 58 albums. He is also the current president of ‘Parichay’, a stage for cultural arts, Pamboor
‘Haanv Tuzoch… Mora Pason’ is Anil's maiden Konkani album. The album, consisting of eight Konkani tracks, has been directed by Roshan D'Souza, Angelore and mastered by Nithin Kootungal. Lyrics have been provided by Joel Pereira, Lloyd Rego, Irene D'Souza and Walter Monteiro.
Many people conveyed their compliments on the maiden release of the album in the video made by Francis D’souza of Petals computers.