On Monday, August 16, noted Konkani singer Ivy D'Souza was the guest of honour for the Konkani live Tallo Umallo programme. She was born in Jeppu. At present she resides at Shakthinagar along with her husband and two daughters. She lost her father at the age of two and mother when she was in class VI. Later on her grandmother took care of her. Ms Ivy said that despite all these tragedies, life had given her much, especially as a singer.
Ms Ivy has been complemented many times for he voice, as some say that it matches the legendery Latha Mangeshkar. Ivy has sung in over 300 albums, both devotional and general.
According to Ivy, music is an unfinished subject. There is a lot to study in it everyday. "The more we sing the more we come to know that there is still more to learn," she said.
Ivy is a guiding force for her daughters. She has promoted both her daughters into the singing feild.
Ivy has participated in Norbert Pereira Nite at Doha Qatar. She has also served as a judge in many music competitions.
She thanked all people who supported in her musical journey, especially Melwyn Peres. She also acknowledged the support she has received from her husband. .
Many callers appreciated her siniging. There were a few calls from from Bombay and Israel as well. Ms Ivy sang a few of her more famous songs during the live programme.
- Roshan Crasta, Radio Sarang
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