FIRST Siddi Rap Song by ‘Mainalli Rockers’ released at Mandd Sobhann’s 208th Monthly Theatre
Mangaluru: These are four young rockers from the Siddi Community belonging to the group “Mainalli Rockers” comprising of Johnson Siddi, Sandeep Siddi, Roshan Siddi and Jeevan Siddi, who released their FIRST Siddi Rap song titled “Yeh Cheduva” (Hey Girl), during the conclusion ceremony of Mandd Sobhann’s ‘Adhar Abhiyan’ – a fund raising project and 208th Monthly Theatre, held at Kalaangann Amphitheatre on Sunday, 7 April 2019 at 6 pm.
Speaking to Team Mangalorean the composer of the love song “Yeh Cheduva”, Sandeep Siddi said, “The song is based on a break-up of relationship between me and my girl friend. We were in love for the last two months, but unfortunately due to the objection by the girl’s parents of our relationship, we both broke up. Now I have decided to concentrate fully on my studies, get a good job, and then only look for a new relationship with a girl of my choice”. The Rap song was released by chief guest of the occasion former MLA J R Lobo, along with other dignitaries on the dais namely- Fr John Fernandes, Austin Peris, Roy Castelino, Ms Helen Mascarenhas and Richard Rodrigues, all benefators; and Louis Pinto- Mandd Sobhan president.
Addressing the audience J R Lobo said, “It is nice to note that Mandd Sobhann is organizing its 208th Monthly Theatre, thereby giving a opportunity for the youth and adults to unleash their hidden talents in Konkani music and art. Mandd Sobhann has been an instrument in promoting the culture and traditions of Konkani language. We need to compliment all the dedicated and committed people behind this venture. But sadly, these days we see our youngsters showing less interest towards Konkani art and culture. My humble request to our Konkani community-“Come, let’s preserve, promote and enrich our language and culture, and gift it to our children as a precious heritage, so that they might do the same”. Long live Konkani!”.
Prior to the release of the Rap song on YouTube, there was also a Siddi Song and dance performance, which was followed by the lucky draw as part of the concluding ceremony of Adhar Abhiyan, where the lucky winner will receive a brand new Hyundai Creta 1.6 E+PTL- and the lucky winning ticket was No. 0561, and the winner was Nelson and Ms Evita Pereira of Valencia, Mangaluru. This was followed by a musical extravaganza ” Umale”, featuring 23 multi-talented Konkani singers comprising of Eric & Joyce Ozario, Muralidhar Kamath, Vijay Vaz, Manoj Lobo, Shobha, Anil D’sa, Ivy Dsouza, Harold Tauro,’Lawrence D’souza, Arun D’souza, Arun Danti, Nestor D’souza, Ms Joshal D’souza, Joel Attur, Ms Carol Danti, Senate D’cunha, Wilson Lasrado, Ms Karen Crasta, Valentine Castelino, and Ms Sinol Veigas.
‘The Mainalli Rockers’ group
The music was performed under group leader Joel Attur, with band members comprising of- Rajendra on Drums, Rajesh and Leston Vas on Keyboards, Roshan Crasta on lead guitar and Roshan Menezes on Bass guitar. On the occasion, two CD’s by Apolinaris D’souza of Valencia, Mangaluru, were released by Eric and Joyce Ozario. The original song ” Nav Mujele Panduranga” by Wilfy Remimbus was performed by Muralidhar Kamath, which received a loud applaud from the audience. The star attraction of the evening was a medley of Goan songs performed by Manoj Lobo along with sizzling Shobha, which showcased the Goenchi culture. The formal part of the programme was compered by Vittore Karkal, while the cultural part was compered by Alwyn Danti.
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