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Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi
Udupi, Jan 7: It was a memorable evening for Konkani music buffs on Saturday January 6 as they revelled in the evergreen songs of the legendary Wilfy Rebimbus.
The highly entertaining Wilfy Nite was organized as part of the inauguration of the new building of Stella Maris Church, Kalmady at the church premises.
Addressing the gathering and expressing his views on the late Wilfy Rebimbus, Udupi bishop Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo said, "There is no one in the Konkani world who does not know about the late Wilfy Rebimbus. In every song of his, Wilfy gave a message to society. Today Wilfy may not be amongst us but he lives with us through his songs."
The musical extravaganza begin with the beautiful song of Mother Mary 'Ek nari somsari' by Meena Rebimbus and team Revelations. Clement and Monita sang 'Mogache geeth gaitha'. Clement, Nihal Tauro, Arvin Rebimbus with their 'Rose rose rose Rozita' won the hearts of the audience.
Veena Rebiumbus and Vishwas Rebiumbus with their duet, the evergreen hit song 'Mog tuzo kitlo ashelom' enthralled the audience. They also sang 'Hanv yeta go ghati devun', a song that expresses one's love towards native Mangaluru. Babita Pinto and Ivan sang and enacted 'Muza bhangara bagil kadgo'.
In a heart-touching moment, Roger Rebimbus, youngest grandson of the late Wilfy Rebimbus, expressed his feelings towards his grandpa by singing 'Muzo Aba' penned by his parents.
Konkani Comedy King Dolla Mangalore had the audience in splits of laughter with his well-timed humour. Team Expressions led by Alwyn Andrade entertained the audience with their skits and comedy acts.
Shabir (tabla), Ashith Pinto (bass guitar), Raju (saxophone), Joswin, Manikantan provided the music under the direction of renowned music director Pappan.
Ace compere Eddie Sequeira and Vincy Pamboor hosted the evening. Thunder Guys from Bajpe and Gavin Rodrigues of Dance Plus3 fame gave scintillating dance performances.
Meena Rebiumbus, Ronald and Diana Fernandes and others who worked hard for the success of the event were felicitated on the occasion.
Fr Baptist Menezes, Fr Alban D'Souza, parish priest and a large number of people were present. The crowd enjoyed the evening to the hilt