Yodeling King Melwyn Peris rocks Delhi at 95th Musical Nite


Report: Prashant D’Souza, secretary, KCA
Pics: Melwin and Praveen, KCA members

New Delhi, Aug 4: Kanara Cultural Association (KCA) of Delhi organised its first-ever cultural evening featuring the 95th Musical Nite of Yodeling King Melwyn Peris at St Michael’s School auditorium, New Delhi on Sunday August 3.

KCA secretary Prashant D’Souza welcomed the team and KCA president Elias Pinto welcomed the dignitaries with bouquets. The programme was inaugurated by Vincent Concessao, Archbishop Emeritus of Delhi.

The dignitaries were former minister Oscar Fernandes and his wife Blossom Fernandes, Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy president Roy Castelino, Karnataka Sangha Delhi president Vasanth Shetty Bellare, representative of Goinkarancho Ekvot Delhi Uttara and spiritual director of KCA Fr Chetan Machado.

KCA children performed prayer dance, after which KCA presented a powerpoint on the history of its last 48 years. Melwyn Peris and his team then rendered two-and-a-half hours of non-stop entertianment comprising songs, dance and jokes.

Jerry Rasquinha, compered the programme. Singers Melwyn Peris, Anita D’Souza, Robin Sequeira, Carol Sequeira and Nestor Peris charmed the audience with their beautiful voices. Music team consisted of Joel Pereira on keyboard, Roshan D’Souza on lead guitar, Jerome Coelho on bass guitar and Melwyn Fernandes on drums provided live music. Dances were performed by KCA youth.

KCA honoured Melwyn Peris in recognition of his contribution for the past 32 years. ICYM national director Fr Franklin read the ‘Maan Patr’. Oscar Fernandes felicitated Melwyn for his achievements.

KCA thanked Roy Castelino, who in his speech appreciated the hard work of KCA Delhi. He said Konkani language is a blessing which unites and serves without expecting anything in return. He enumerated the history of Konkani language.

Vasanth Shetty Bellare in his speech appreciated the hard work of KCA and promised his full support to future programmes. He said he felt indebted to Konkani community as he and his family were supported by a Konkani family. KCA will be given opportunity to perform and use the Kannada Sangha auditorium in future programmes. Elias Pinto thanked and presented mementos to all the dignitaries as well as benefactors and well-wishers.

The programme concluded with a 15-minute non-stop baila by Melwyn and his team. Dinner was served for all.

 

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  • Floyd D'mello Cascia, Mangalore

    Wed, Aug 06 2014

    Congrats Yodeling King Melwyn Peris, We are eagerly awaiting for your 100th musical nite, and many more shows. Long live konkani.

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  • Ken, M'lore/ Russia

    Wed, Aug 06 2014

    Congrats Mr.Melwin and team...
    Looking forward for the 100th and wishing you all the best....

    Keep it going !

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  • Edward D Souza, Bangalore

    Wed, Aug 06 2014

    Congratulations Melwyn.

    Greetings from Federation of Konkani Catholic Associations, Bangalore.

    Edward D Souza.

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  • Canute Dsouza, Angelore

    Tue, Aug 05 2014

    Congratulations Melwy on your 95th nite @ Delhi and wish you all the best for your 100th nite at Mangalore

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  • Riana Pinto, Qatar

    Tue, Aug 05 2014

    Congrats on the success of your 95th show in Delhi.Wishing you success for the mega 100th event. Keep rocking.

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  • Melwin Peris, Mangalore

    Tue, Aug 05 2014

    Thanks for your message. We would really love to have a show at Kolkata.Please let us know your email id so that we can work it out together.

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  • J R DSouza, Mangalore / South Africa

    Tue, Aug 05 2014

    Dear Melwin,

    Hearty Congratulations to you on your successful 95th musical nite. Keep it up and hit a century soon. God Bless you and your family with good health and success.

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  • Praveen Dsouza, Arva/New Delhi

    Tue, Aug 05 2014

    It was a wonderful show put up by Mr. Melwyn Peris and Team.
    I myself enjoyed it a lot. Those who attended had really a great time. We will surely look forward for more such programs.

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  • Matty Pinto, Mangalore/Qatar

    Mon, Aug 04 2014

    Dear Melwyn (Rock Star)

    Hearty Congratulations to you. Waiting to see your 100th night very soon. Wishing you all the best.

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  • Lidwin Suares, Mangalore - Bangalore

    Mon, Aug 04 2014

    Dear Melwyn & Team,

    Hearty Congrats ! All the very best !

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Mon, Aug 04 2014

    Congrats to Melwin on your 95th successful musical nite @ Delhi. Melwin is a messenger of happiness, he tells us when to laugh, cry & make romance by his music. Cheers to one and only Melwin Peris.

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  • Donald Tellis, Kolkota

    Mon, Aug 04 2014

    Congrats Melwyn. The 96th musical nite should be in Kolkota where there are a lot of people originally from Mangalore & udupi districts.

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  • Fr. Franklin D'Souza, Paladka/CBCI NEW DELHI

    Mon, Aug 04 2014

    DEAR MELWIN PERIS YOU ROCKED Delhi. Everyone enjoyed your songs and skits.It is the first time in Delhi such a mega event was organised. Two Goan numbers were really praise worthy. Your simplicity is your capital. as a small boy of fourth standard i attended your nite at Moodbidre....you have a unique style of singing. every one enjoyed 'Chakka song' when crowd demanded once more you and your team respected the crowd and sang again. Delhites are very happy because it united every one. Mr. Roy Castelino and Mr. Oscar Fernades were there with us for the full show....GOD bless you...let your 100th nite be blessing at Mangalore.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Mon, Aug 04 2014

    Nice to see you Fr.Franklin on the stage. Long live Konkani.

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