Mangalore: Cordel, Bajpe parishes emerge champions in KNS singing contest
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (NM)
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Mangalore, Sep 16: The grand finale of the Golden Inter-parish Konkani Singing Competition organized by Konkani Natak Sabha to mark its 50th year was a treat, as singers of various age groups delighted the audience with a variety of songs by different composers. The event was held at Don Bosco Hall here on September 15.
Cordel parish emerged the overall winners in above-15 category while Bajpe parish won the permanent golden trophy in children’s category. Gurpur and Bondel parishes bagged the second and third prizes respectively in above-15 years category and Cordel and Bondel bagged second and third prizes in the children’s category.
Fr Valerian Mendonca, chancellor of Udupi Diocese presided over the stage programme. In his address he congratulated the organizers and said, “They gave gone to each church and picked up singing talents. They deserve all the applause,” he said. “It is a festival of songs, and I feel contented seeing it.”
Main sponosor of the programme, Rohan Monteiro of Rohan Corporation and educationalist and businessman Walter Stephen Mendes also spoke on the occasion.
Fr Denis D’Sa, Sangeeth guru Joel Pereira, singer Dr Prashant Raj Vamanjoor were the judges. Speaking on behalf of the judges, Fr Denis D’sa said, “The judgement was done only on the basis of today’s performance. We have not considered previous performances of any person. Quality of voice, modulation and expression have been given importance while judging the presentation.”
Lauding the efforts of Konkani Natak Sabha, Fr D’Sa said that the organizers have gone in search of talents and found them. "This is a good sign and a good platform for singers too." He was appreciated the five singers who attempted classical singing.
Pingara editor Raymond D’Cunha introduced the guests. Konkani Natak Sabha president Fr Cyprian welcomed and secretary Sunil Menezes proposed the vote of thanks.
Results of Golden Singing Competition Final
Below 10 years
Solo
I. Olita Pinto, Gurpur – Song ‘Sobith Sobith’ author is Wilfy Rebimbus
II. Minola Saldanha, Bondel – song ‘Jalma Disa’ author Melvyn Rodrigues
III. Simona Monteiro, Cordel – Song ‘Jalma Disa’ author Melvyn Rodrigues
Duet
I. Frincia Serrao and Lenissa Moras, Bajpe – Song ‘Amcho Gavn Kanara’ of Wilfy Rebimbus
II. Minola Saldanha and Shaini D’Silva, Bondel – Song ‘Chandrema’ of Rony Bondel
III. Riya Rodrigues and Riyona Rodrigues, Moodbidri – Song ‘Jeevan Saliyanche’ by Alwyn Noronha
Mixed Group
I. Lenisha Moras and Group Bajpe – Song ‘Sampradayik Mando’
II. Viya Jovita Mascarenhas and Group, Angelore – Song ‘Manglurcho ho gavn’ Wilfy REbimbus
III. Jennica Sonia D’Souza and Group, Cascia – Song ‘Jigi bigi rupan’ Wilfy Rebimbus
10-15 years
Solo
I. Nihal Tauro, Alangar – Song ‘Chintha’ Herald Tauro
II. Sonal Monteiro, Cordel – Song ‘Kalza Gaz’ Panchu Bantwal
III. Anson Rodrigues, Valencia – Song ‘Bharath amcho Desh Mahan’ Fr Alwyn Sequira
Duet
I. Diya D’Cunha and Sonal Monteiro, Cordel, Song ‘Punvecha Chandra’ Cha.pra.Decosta
II. Sonali Noronha and Janci Fernandes, Bajpe – Song ‘Jeevan Saliyanche’ by Alwyn Noronha
III. Lisha Periera and Delisha Rodrigues, Valencia – Song ‘Thodyas varsache adi’ Wilfy Rebimbus
Mixed group
I. Sonal Monteiro and group, Cordel – Song ‘Pimplacha rukani’ by Anil Patrao
II. Rajath Lobo and group, Bajpe – Song ‘yeya manglura’ Claud D’Souza
III. Pencita Dias and group, Angelore – Song ‘Parisaraka sambalya’ Melwin Peris
Above 15 years
Ladies Solo
I. Shaini Pereira, Gurpur – Song ‘Vosanaka’ Jaison Sequeira
II. Lavita Lobo, Angelore – Song ‘nide bala’ Melwin Peris
III. Denora V. I. Fernandes, Derebail –
Gents solo
I. Arun D’Souza, Jeppu, - Song ‘Chinta sada’ Melvyn Rodrigues
II. Gavin E. Menezes, Derebail - song ‘Chinta sada’ Melvyn Rodrigues
III. Jaison Sequeira, Gurpur – song ‘Kite karu hav’, Jaison Sequeira
Ladies Duet
I. Premrose Pinto and Preenetha Pinto, Derebail – Song ‘Ye mai’ Melwin Lobo
II. Anjali Andrade and Betsy Rodrigues, Cordel – song ‘Orissa’, Clerence Pinto
III. Chrismithha D’Costa and Sharon Fernandes, Bajpe – song ‘jeevan chaliyanche’ Alwyn Noronha
Gents Duet
I. Jaison Sequeira and Vilton Fernades, Gurpur – song ‘brishtachar’ Jaison sequeira
II. Samson Coelho and Anil Roopesh D’Souza, Cascia – song ‘Mother teresa’ Wilfy Rebimbus
III. Raynol Sequeira and Ashwin D’Costa, Cordel – song ‘vees vorsanchi pray’ Vivian Santhos
Mixed group
I. Prem D’Souza and group, Cordel, - Song ‘Jai ho India’, Nellu Permannur
II. Divina Fernandes and group, Angelore – song ‘sangeeth lara’, Melwin Peris
III. Frenita Tauro and group, Bajpe – song ‘bhangralya gayan spardhyak’, Alwyn Noronha
Married couple
I. Prakash and Shirly Fronteiro, jeppu – ‘Hav tujo mog karta’ wilfy Rebimbus
II. Anil and Irene D’Cunha, Cordel – ‘Ek jail amchi kalza’, Claud D’Souza
III. Manohar and Anitha Cutinha, Hospet – ‘Ek jail amchi kalza’, Claud D’Souza