Mangalore : Vivian Santos to Present 10th Musical Nite on May 1
Daijiworld Media Network—Mangalore (CN)

Mangalore, Apr 27: Vivian Santos, Jeppu, popularly known as ‘VV’ is all set to stage his 10th glorious ‘Nite’ at Kirem on Saturday May 1. Apart from VV’s path breaking compositions, event will also feature dance and jokes. Entry to the show is free.

Inspired by his mother Rita Santos, who is a lead singer in the parish coir, VV staged his maiden Nite at the young age of 18 in 1991 on Intruz Sunday under the guidance of Konkan Kogul late Wilfy Rebimbus for the Jeppu Natak Sangh Utsav. 

VV says that the St Joseph Natak Sangh, United Youngsters, and the parish choir played a vital role in shaping his career.

Simplicity in lyrics is VV’s trademark. He is of the opinion that songs with simple lyrics capture a listener’s heart instantly. 

At the same time, he feels that each song should carry a message to the listeners. He likes rocking as well as melodius numbers.  

VV says, “Konkani songs and music are a part of our rich culture and heritage. It is very difficult to make a living out of Konkani music.” Still people like VV do their bit towards Konkani Music.

He humbly requests all Konkani people and music lovers spread across the globe to support and encourage artistes like him so that they can work with more vigour for the cause of Konkani.     

Happily married to Julia, he has a daughter, Viona. VV lives in Jeppu and has a beat group of his own. His is a rare combination of talent in writing simple touching lyrics and composing them from the heart.

His sentimental numbers in the albums are a testimony to this. He needs definite support from all music lovers. 

Wilfy Rebimbus’s blessings and the support of versatile singer Marian Lazarus D’Souza, Pernal, helped him to reach his current stature. Today, VV has three super hit albums to his credit—‘VV’s Konkani Songs’, ‘Munni’ and ‘Cinderella’. 

Marian Lazarus was instrumental in conceptualizing the first ‘World Konkani Music Awards’ and sponsoring them later which was professionally executed  by Mangalore’s ace cultural organization ‘Mandd Sobhann’.

Marian himself is a versatile singer blessed with a golden voice and had lent his voice to the ‘Jerome Nites’ in Mumbai and shared the stage with ever green singer Helen D’Cruz  in Kuwait.

During his college days at  K C College, Mumbai, and Mumbai University he has bagged many awards for singing and acting.

He holds a BA (Hons) and Masters degree in Economics from University of Mumbai.

After retiring from fruitful service to ‘The Bank of Kuwait and Middle East’, he is now settled in Bangalore.

He is very particular about lyrics, rhyme, and rhythm. He also advocates reduction of  Western influence in Konkani compositions.

Marian is an avid music fan and extends his support to young talents like VV, Kevin Misquith, and Roshan Belman.

He is also working on a unique album in Konkani exclusively from Pernalites.  He will render some melodious numbers again in ‘Kirem VV Nite’.