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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SB)
Mangaluru, Jan 2: 'Jezu Mhojya Moga’, Arthur Pereira Omzoor and Llyod Rego's musical album was released at Valencia Hall on Tuesday, January 1. This is Arthur's fourth music album and first devotional album.
Releasing the album Dr Vivek Rai, scholar and well-known littérateur said “Poets are always conscious about society. They always try to monitor the society very closely and with a third-eye view. At the same time, some poets think that they have a special knowledge and are superior. This attitude is not suitable for poets or any others who are involving themselves in the affairs of the society. Poet Arthur Pereira is known for his humbleness. I can say he is an able and noble personality in the world of literature. His down-to-earth behaviour attracts every one. He has a fire inside him, which always thinks about his mother tongue and society,"
"I am happy to release Arthur’s music album 'Jezu Mhojya Moga’. We know that majority in our society are believers. Knowing their feelings on God, Arthur and his team have produced this album. I congratulate Arthur and wish him all the success in his future projects.” concluded Dr Rai.
In his congratulatory speech, Jocy Siddakatte, editor, Naman Balok Jezu, Konkani monthly, said, “The music album 'Jezu Mhojya Moga', is a new year gift for us. We have a custom that whenever we are starting our day or any event, firstly we remember God. Today is the first day of the year 2019 and Arthur has started this year with the name of God. Being a good poet and organizer, entire Konkani world knows his ability. I came to know that a very good team effort has gone behind the making of 'Jezu Mhojya Moga' album. This shows Arthur Pereira’s organizing skills. On this occasion, I congratulate Arthur, Lloyd and the entire team who rendered their service in making this musical album."
Walter Nandalike, founder, Daijiworld Media Group, Joseph Mathias, philanthropist and managing director, Merit Freight Systems, Dr Nityananda Bhakta, Roshan Belman, founder, Humanity Trust, Alan Pereira of 'Maa Creations, were present as the guests of honour.
Roshan Belman, Padmaraj Ekkar and Lloyd Rego were felicitated during the event for their eminent service in their respective fields.
Lloyd Rego introduced the guests and briefed about the album ‘Jezu Mhojya Moga'.
Arthur Pereira rendered the vote of thanks. Santhosh Omzoor compered the event.
About 'Jezu Mhojya Moga'
'Jezu Mhojya Moga' contains 13 hymns written by Arthur Pereira and Lloyd Rego Taccode. Roshan D'Souza Angelore has arranged the music and programming for this album. ‘Maa Creations' are the producers of the album.
Well-known Konkani singers Prakash D'Souza, Meera Crasta, Prajoth D'Sa, Shilpa Cutinha, Jason Lobo, Velita Lobo, Joseph Mathias, Manoj Crasta, Shalet Castelino, Herald Tauro, Gavin Minezes, Karen Crasta, Sunitha Dora D'Souza and Joshal D'Souza have rendered their voice for this album.
Arthur Pereira is an accomplished Kannada-Konkani-Tulu poet. He also serves as a guest artiste in Akashwani in city. He has composed lyrics for Kazaar, Konkani movie that was released in 2009. He has also bagged state-level Samaja Ratna award that was presented by the then governor of Karnataka, Dr T N Chaturvedi in 2005.
Arthur's Konkani collection of poems – 'Thiem Dhookha Ulythana' (When Tears Speak) was published in 2007. He had also contributed for Kannada poetry – 'Taare Yenisi Mottha Heli' along with others besides Konkani poetry - 'Tara Ani Motiyam'. It was published in both e-media and print media.
Arthur Pereira has also bagged nominations for best lyricist in Global Music Award for his Konkani album 'Taaram'.After the mega success of 'Taaram', Maa Creations launched – 'Pani Pani Barsa' and 'Hello Deva'.