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Mangalore: Public Tribute to Konkani Legend Wilfy Rebimbus on Mar 22

  •   Wed, Mar 17 2010 07:37:22 PM

Mangalore: Public Tribute to Konkani Legend Wilfy Rebimbus on Mar 22
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (RS/SB)
 
Mangalore, Mar 17: A public condolence meeting to pay tribute to the late legendary singer Konkan Kogul Wilfy Rebimbus, who passed away on March 9 will be held at Milagres Hall on Monday March 22 at 4.00 pm. 

Speaking at a press meet on Wednesday March 17, Convenor of the organizing committee, Ivan D'Souza said that  Wilfy Rebimbus' contribution to the Konkani music field has been immense. He entertained the music lovers through his meanigful lyrics as well as variation in singing. Thus it is befitting that the legendary soul is given the due respect he deserves for the great musician and humble person he was, he added.

Wilfy Rebimbus has sung more than 2,800 songs, both in Konkani and Tulu. He has a total of 48 cassettes and CDs realease with 248 Wilfy Nites to his credit. We demand the state government as well as Mangalore City Corporation to name the road from Valencia circle to Koti-chennaya Circle as Wilfy Rebimbus road.

Union law minister M Veerappa Moily, District in-charge minister Krishna J Palemar, Mayor Rajani Dugganna, Fr Dennis Moras Prabhu, vicar general of Mangalore diocesan, MLA Abhayachandra Jain, inspector general of police Gopal Hosur, former minister Amaranath Shetty, non-resident Indian  entrepreneur Leo Rodrigues from Abu Dhabi, former MLC K S M Masood and Konkani Doyen Basti Vaman Shenoy among others will participate at the meeting, he said.

Members of the condolence meeting committee, former mayor K Ashraf, Leslie Rago, Fr Anil D'Souza and Praveen Alva among others were present.
  

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  • jenina britto, Bendore

    Sat, Mar 20 2010

    Dear Rajesh,
    you r talking about Poojary, Rai, forget these, where is Mr.& (Mrs.) Oscar ? this couple hv all the time in the world to cut ribbons and attend temples, mosques butno time for the great Christian who has grown so high in the world due to his own efforts. Even God wanted to keep these corrupt people away from the Noble Soul and that's why they didnot get TIME to pay even a condolence visit

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  • WILFRED.D'SOUZA, KULSHEKAR/SAUDI-ARABIA

    Fri, Mar 19 2010

    IT WAS A VERY GOOD ISSUE TAKEN BY MR.IVAN IN ARRANGING A PUBLIC TRIBUTE MEET TO OUR BELOVED ''KONKAN KOGUL'' MR. WILFY REBIMBUS''.EVEN THOUGH WE ARE FAR AWAY BUT THE SMILING FACE OF WILFY WILL ALWAYS BE AMIDST US.ALSO MAY THE MIGHTY LORD GIVE STRENGTH AND COURAGE TO THE FAMILY MEMBERS SPECIALLY MEENA,VEENA,VISHWAS AND ALL.

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  • Langoolacharya, Belman/USA

    Thu, Mar 18 2010

    Ladies and Gentlemen,

    Naming a road after him or not, Creating a Statue or not, Wilfy will always remain in the hearts and minds of Konkani people.

    Ivan did a good job in organizing a function regarding this.

    Hope this function will be above party politics.

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  • Allwyn Pereira, Abu Dhabi - Mumbai

    Wed, Mar 17 2010

    It would be most befitting to bestow the late Wilfy Rebimbus - this great son of the Konkan and India with an Indian National Honour/award reserved for the best, for devoting his entire life in promoting Konkani music, songs and culture, keeping it alive and blossoming with his extraordinary God-given talent.

    He is and will always be an inspiration for many more 'Wilfys' to emerge from the Konkani community in the near and distant future.

    He and his songs have found an everlasting place in the hearts of the Konkani people living all over India and the world and by that he will continue to live on forever.

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  • Gladys Mudarth, Mangalore

    Wed, Mar 17 2010

    A road named after him will be forever remembered.

    Mangalore roads are being done up anyway. The right time to name  one after a music legend.

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  • Arun, Ajekar

    Wed, Mar 17 2010

    Good initiative.Wilfyab Amar Zavm.All the best.

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  • roy, carlo loretto

    Wed, Mar 17 2010

    Rrightly said Austin, please do the need full that wify`s name will be forever in the mangalore city,, For the great legend of konkani community

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  • kiran, Mangalore

    Wed, Mar 17 2010

    Good initiative Mr. Ivan. If people can collectively campaign to press the government to award Padma Shri or Padma Bushan, it would be a fitting tribute to the Legend and an Honour to Konkani Music

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  • Valson Mendonsa, Mangalore/USA

    Wed, Mar 17 2010

    Very good move. "Konkani Kogul" gave lot to his community, he left this world with dignity, he deserves the respect and will be remembered.

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  • Antony T. D' Souza, Karkala / Kulshekara / Qatar

    Wed, Mar 17 2010

    No doubt, anybody those who know late Wilfy Rebimbus in Mangalore for the past 67 years, will never object to the given idea to name a road in Memory of him. Wilfy is worthy to be remembered in every sphere of life. Thanks to all the realizers.

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  • Roshan, m'bidri/a'dhabi

    Wed, Mar 17 2010

    Good initiative Mr.Ivan, keep it up! God bless.Let it happen ASAP.

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  • RAJESH LOBO, Mangalore / Kuwait

    Wed, Mar 17 2010

    Why Pojarey,Rai not invited ? Mr.Ivan The great LEGEND of Konkani Late Wilfy Rebimbus undisputed man for his condolance meeting dont do Politics.

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  • Max & Jessie Rasquinha, Mangalore/Houston, Tx

    Wed, Mar 17 2010

    Thank you, Shriman Ivan D'Souza for your fine initiatives in bringing up a gathering on March 22, 2010 as a Public Condolence Meeting in honor of late Mr. Wilfy Rebimbos. This is a good move on behalf of Mangalore as a whole. We have to come up with something special and unique in memory of Wilfy Rebimbos so that it will create a good incentive not only for his family but also will foster greater importance and support for the Konkany langauge and Konkany culture. You have our support and best wishes

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  • Austin Prabhu, Nanthur/Chicago

    Wed, Mar 17 2010

    During this meeting please make a resolution to name a road on his name to honor his service to World Konkani Community. All the best!

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