Mangalore: 'Dance Dayana Dance' Konkani album by Oswald D'Souza released
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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (VM)
Mangalore, Jan 27: ‘Dance Dayana Dance’, the 7th Konkani album by Oswald D’Souza, Valencia was released at Kalaangann here on Sunday January 27.
The album was released by prominent Konkani singers Eric Ozario and Joyce Ozario while Roy Castelino, president of Konkani Prachar Sanchalan and Ivan D’Souza, KPCC secretary were the guests of honour.
Fr Bonaventure Nazareth, parish priest of Valencia Church invoke god’s blessings.
After releasing the album, Eric Ozario in his address lauded Oswald D’Souza and commended his interest in Konkani music. "His contribution to Konkani music was ripe even during the time of Wilfy Rebimbus," he said.
"Despite his busy schedule working in Muscat, he has released 7 albums which is a commendable achievement," he said.
He also lauded the album for its beautiful compositions, lyrics and music arrangement.
Roy Castelino hailed Oswald and said, "We need talents like Oswald. We see young generation achieving great success in Konkani music. We should support them, and also at the same time, ensure that they do not forget the old Konkani style of singing."
Castelino supported Oswald D’Souza by purchasing 100 CDs on behalf of Konkani Prachar Sanchalan. He also asked elders to teach Konkani to children as in turn it would produce good talents in the community.
"It is a tough task to release an album but Oswald has done a praiseworthy job," said Ivan D’Souza, "I urge people to encourage and support such talents." He also expressed his gratitude to Eric Ozario for guiding Konkani people.
On the occasion, Oswald D’Souza thanked all the artistes of his album and presented them copies of the CD as a token of gratitude.
The programme was compered by Arun Raj.
Louis J Pinto, Vitori Karkal, Praksh D’Souza, Merwin Quadras, Noel Moras among others were present.
‘Dance Dayana Dance’ Album Highlights
Dance Dayana Dance, the 7th Konkani Album of Oswald D’Souza has 12 songs - 10 Konkani, and one each in Tulu and Kannada.
The album consists of numbers like Nari, Geet Gavunk Axetan, Sobit Sonsar Bandhyam, Amso Moag, Ye Ye Johny, Mogachem Soponn, Dayana, Ye Pattim Moga, Monica, Nidere Balla, Dina Deppoli Oore Bhangara, Vishala Bharatha. Prominent singers like Prakash D’Souza, Lavita Lobo, Oswald D’Souza, Eric Ozario, Joyce Ozario, Reena D’Souza, Ivan Moras, Morvin Quadras have rendered their voice to the album.
The music has been arranged by Roshan D’Souza, Angelore; lyrics and tunes composed by Oswald Valencia; recorded at Sandesha Digitals; mixed and mastering by Nithin Kumar (Ernakulam); and cover design by Pinto Vamanjoor.