Dubai: Tributes Paid to Ivan Noronha at `Lancy's Musical Nite'
by Ramcy Fernandes
Daijiworld Media Network – Dubai (SP)
Dubai, May 7: Singer and musician, Lancy Noronha's 27-year-old dream of organizing his own musical nite became a reality after a long wait on Friday, May 6, 2011, at the Sheikh Rashid auditorium in Dubai. Entrepreneur, Konkani enthusiast, singer and managing director, Merit Freight Systems LLC, Joseph Mathias' unstinted support in organizing this event under Shylan's banner was much appreciated by the august gathering, which came together at the same venue for a second time after the Daiji Dubai anniversary event held last Friday.
The show was organized as a tribute to the late Ivan Noronha, who was a famous singer. Noronha breathed his last in 2008 at the age of 48.
Singers from Dubai, Mangalore, as well as Mumbai, performed at the event. Music for the programme was arranged by none other than Remiro Mascarenhas, who is very famous both among Goans and Mangaloreans.
The event started with some of the finest dances by the children from Ocean Kids, trained by Vinod Sequeira. They danced for four of the Hindi medleys and later, the children from Golden Talents Music Centre performed Indian classical dance, which was brilliant.
The musical programme started with a prayer song, `Namo Namo Parameshwara', rendered by Lancy Noronha and group, which was ably supported by Ocean Kids with their beautiful dance. Reshma Coutinho, Angelore, rendered a solo love number, which was followed by Wilfy Nite fame, Prem Kumar's foot tapping `Nach-go Baye'.
In the first half of the programme, Lancy Noronha presented a solo song titled `Fabella', while Joseph Mathias sang `Annachi'. The husband and wife duo of Lancy and Shyna presented `Mumma'. Rony Lobo from Abu Dhabi sang `Mai'. Lenita Noronha's `Sobhit Fula' was soothing to the ears, while Yash Pinto, Sharjah, mesmerized the crowd with his attractive voice, singing `Sakallim Udthana'. There was a group song titled `Vande Mataram', and Lancy Noronha paid a fitting tribute to his uncle, Ivan Noronha, by singing `Sopnantli Choligo Tum'. But it was Kenny Zuzarte, who has been singing for the past 31 years and waiting his name to appear in the Limca Book of Records for giving more than 2500 shows as a female presenter, who made everyone to dance to his `Musumbi' number.
Jerry Rasquinha and Joseph Pinto once again proved that they are the numero uno comedy kings of Konkani stage with their sharp presentation of some of the hilarious jokes.
During the occasion Joseph Mathias, managing director, Merit Freight Systems LLC, was felicitated. He was draped with a shawl and decorated with a traditional turban by Melvyn Rodrigues, director- operations, Daijiworld Media Pvt Ltd. Shobha Mendonca, Reliable Fabricators LLC Dubai, presented flowers and fruits' basket and Dayan D'Souza, director, Daijiworld Weekly. presented a memento. Shyna Noronha presented a citation.
In his address, Melvyn Rodrigues made a mention of the late Ivan Noronha's contribution to Konkani music, and told the audience that the late singer’s nephew, Lancy Noronha, was inspired by Ivan. “Lancy Noronha is a dreamer, and his dream has become a reality after a long wait. He had all the patience to wait this long. Patience leads a man towards perfection,” he said. He applauded Joseph Mathias for supporting this event, particularly his gesture of encouraging young talents from Dubai and India.
Dayan D'Souza released a booklet containing Lancy Noronha's songs on this occasion. Arthur Pereira's musical album, `Pani Pani Barsa', was released by Harish Sherigar, ACME Building Materials and Trading LLC. Shodhan Prasad, correspondent, daijiworld.com, was present on the dais along with Arthur Pereira.
In the second half, Joseph Mathias presented Ivan Noronha's hit song, `Sophia'. Dony and Asha Correa's `Gupit Mog' was enjoyed by one and all. While Lancy, Joseph, Shylan and Lenita presented `Neketr Udelam', Mario rendered `Manglur Shera' with his soul-touching voice. There were songs by Zarina and Shylan, who presented `Sodam Sakallim', Lancy Noronha's `Nadar', Vinod Rodrigues' `Parkantlo Mog' and a Tulu number from Lancy Noronha, which was a great hit. Ocean Kids gave a stunning dance performance for this solo number. Kenny Zuzarte presented two numbers - one Tulu, and the other, a Konkani song. But the duet song, `Suzanna' by Vincent Rodrigues and Lancy Noronha, was the best number of the programme, which was appreciated by all.
Joseph Mathias proposed vote of thanks. He gratefully recollected the support extended by all the sponsors, especially Ronald Colaco, Michael D'Souza, Lawrence D'Souza, S J Lewis, Paul Raju and Clifford. Comedy King, Francis Fernandes Cascia, felicitated Jerry Rasquinha, Joseph Pinto, Kenny Zuzarte, Prem Kumar and Remiro Mascarenhas on the occasion. Joseph Mathias felicitated Lancy and Shyna Noronha. Jerry Rasquinhas spoke on behalf of the artistes from India. “In spite of the economic crisis in the middle east, your strong support and true love for Konkani has kept the Konkani spirit alive,” he said in his message.
While Uttam Menezes was the master of ceremony for the entire musical show, Roshan D'Silva compered the stage programme on both occasions.
There was Remiro Mascarenhas on keyboard, Victor on the drums, Philip Fernandes on trumpet, tenor, soprano and saxophone was by Jackson, bass guitar by Vincent Rodrigues, Flute by Presh and lead guitar by Benny Cardozo.
The show ended with a trio number by Lancy Noronha, Prem Kumar and Joseph Mathias.