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Mangaluru, Nov 20: A new Konkani devotional video hymn, “Mariye Salkka Jezu Balka,” was released on Thursday, November 20 at the Infant Jesus Shrine, Bikarnakatte, Mangaluru. The ceremony took place in the presence of a gathering of faithful and distinguished clergy, including Fr Alwyn Arana, OCD a carmelite priest serving in Italy; Fr Stifan Perera, OCD director of the Shrine; and Fr Melwyn D’Cunha, OCD superior of St Joseph’s Monastery.

The hymn showcases the collaboration of three prominent talents of the Konkani music field. The lyrics and melody are composed by Ivy D’Souza, a renowned singer who has dedicated over 30 years to sharing faith through music. Having sung in more than 300 albums and musical programmes, Ivy is widely honoured as the “Lata Mangeshkar of Konka

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