Sunday, September 11, 2011

“Ganesha” Album By Lalitya Munshaw Released By Mr Ronit Roy

Mumbai - 07 Sep.: On the gracious occasion of Ganesha Chaturthi, Prolific & Versatile Singer Lalitya Munshaw, Suresh Wadkar and Children’s latest album “GANESHA” was formally released by Ronit Roy in the presence of esteemed guests and Udaan fame actor Rajat Barmecha.

Ronit Roy- “I know Lalitya from childhood and every season she has something enriching to offer. My hearty wishes to her for her new album.” Lalitya Munshaw also sung some of the tracks from the album.

This devotional album is an apt gift for all the Ganesha Bhakts. It is marketed and distributed by the music label Red Ribbon Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. It has been recorded, mixed and mastered at Re n Raga Studio Mumbai. This album has 10 tracks comprising of Aartis, Dhuns, Bhajans, Slokas, Stotras, Meditation Mantra and Visarjan.

The album has lyrics booklet (Tracks)

Aartis- Jai Ganesh Deva, Sukhkarta Dukhharta, Sendur Lal Chadhayo,

Children- Jai Jaikar and Visarjan Ek Don Teen Char

Bhajans- Roop Tumhara Bada Vishala (beautifully composed by Shri Anup Jalota)

Meditation Mantras- Om Ganeshaye Namah (Composed by Lalitya Munshaw)

Dhuns- Gajananan,Om Gan Ganpatye Namo Namah ( lyrics by Balbir Nirdosh)

Shlokas & Stotras-Vakratund Mahakaya (Composed by Lalitya Munshaw)

About Lalitya Munshaw Born in Ahmedabad and now based in Mumbai, Lalitya Munshaw’s fascination with music started at the age of six. Her classical training proved to be a platform for her foray into the musical territories of Fusion, Bhajans, Ghazals, Geet & Films. She regularly gives National as well as International performances. She is a prolific & versatile singer par excellence and a performer class apart. Her amazing videos add much more than just visualization to her music and have been widely appreciated.

About her Albums Her previously released albums include ‘Maika Piya’ with Ranjit Barot & Hariharan (Fusion) & ‘Rum Gaya Dil’ (Romantic). Her forte in the genre of devotional singing has been due to her deeply religious upbringing. She has a slew of releases of devotional albums namely ‘Aartiyaan’ & ‘Hare Ram Hare Krishna’ with Suresh Wadkar, ‘Krishnarpan’ with Anup Jalota & ‘Shri Krishna Janmotsav’ and “Guru Om” – Spiritual album. Besides these ‘Halarda (Gujarati), Lori (Hindi) & ‘Fusion Lounge’ with Ustad Sultan Khan & Ustad Rais Khan.

Some of these albums have been released by Shri Morari Bapu, Shri Narendra Modi Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Shri Ravi Shankar and Celebs like Hema Malini and Rishi Kapoor, Her forth coming albums are ‘Rab Piya’ (Sufi and Romantic) & ‘Gayatri Mantra’ (Devotional)

About Red Ribbon In her endeavor and mission to preserve, enhance and popularize music it was a natural progression on her part that she established a music company called ‘Red Ribbon Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.’ Which is today also at the forefront in production, distribution and marketing of various genres of music like Devotional, Film, Fusion, Folk, Ghazal et al in multiple languages. www.redribbon.in

About Re n Raga Lalitya Munshaw has also set up two state of the art recording Studios called ‘Re n Raga’ in Mumbai. It is one of the most modern and technologically advanced recording studios in the country at the moment. www.renraga.com

About Antarang She also runs a charitable trust called ‘Antarang’ which aims to facilitate education, art and health wherever it is not available and not affordable.

For further information, please contact at Lalitya Munshaw. 9820620800 or info@redribbon.in or log on to www.lalityamunshaw.com

Friday, March 4, 2011

Lalitya Munshaw a singer cum entrepreneur celebrates womanhood on this International Woman’s Day

Today woman are in par with men in every field. To celebrate this equality we have a very special woman Lalitya Munshaw who came from Ahmedabad the land of Mahatma Gandhi, to the city of dreams, Mumbai to pursue her ambitions. Lalitya Munshaw a singer cum entrepreneur has conquered the hearts of many with her serene and melodious voice and vivacious personality.

Born to connoisseur parents , Lalitya has her roots deep into music. Lalitya, who started training in Indian classical music at the tender age of six, likes versatility in her music and has released a range of genres so far which includes Fusion “Maika Piya”, Indi-pop “ Ram Gaya Dil”, Devotional ‘ Hare Ram hare Krishna’ , ‘Shree Krishna Janmotsav ‘ and “ Krishnarpan”. As a live performer she has had the privilege of working with stalwarts like Hariharans, Anup Jalota, Pankaj Udhas, Shivamani, Louis Banks, Ronu Majumdar, Neeladari Kumar..etc Her amazing videos add much more than just visualization to her music and have been widely appreciated.

Lalitya’s sincere effort to preserve  Indian culture and heritage has also brought forward a goal of saving girl child. Lalitya recently launched her album “Lori” in Hindi and “Halarda” in Gujarati which means Sweet Lullabies dedicated to all the mothers who are enjoying the bliss of motherhood.

What makes Lalitya stand out from other vocal artists in the trade is that she also runs her own music company Red Ribbon and state of the art recording studio Re N Raga. Being a woman she respects individuality and wants every individual to have its own space and freedom and she feels she has  achieved all that she dreamt for.

Lalitya proudly asserts, “I am glad that I am born in this age when women are truly liberated, woman can pursue their passion, dreams, and career and can be financially independent. It is a wonderful feeling to be a woman and also explore its feminine side.

From childhood I knew what I wanted in life. My family has been always very supportive.  But being a single lady they were little apprehensive, but once I took decision of moving to Bombay from Ahmedabad on my own, my family encouraged me. Initially music was hobby but then became a career. I have always been hard working and fully dedicated to music. So I believe music is enough for  a lifetime but a lifetime is not enough for music.”

My multifaceted mother is my inspiration, as she is an ultimate mother to all children, devoted wife, loving daughter in law, have been teaching as a professor for 30 years in university and a social activist – all in one.
On an ending note Lalitya wishes every woman to Stay focus, Follow your heart and dreams. Be positive and U will be there!!!

For further information, please contact at info@lalityamunshaw.com or log on to www.lalityamunshaw.com

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Lalitya Munshaw’s album ‘HALARDA’ and ‘LORI ’ to be launched by Shri Narendra Modi

Singer Lalitya Munshaw known for her serene and melodious voice and versatity is all set to launch her latest album of Lullabies titled ‘HALARDA’ in Gujarati and ‘LORI’ in Hindi in Ahmedabad on Friday 18th Feb. This heartwarming albums will be released by Honourable Chief Minister Narendra Modi in the presence of Shri Parimal Nathwani and Shri Ramesh Oza (Kathakar) “Bhaishree”.


The launch ceremony at AMA will comprise of visualization of Halarda by renowned Kathak exponents Ishira Parikh – Maulik Shah as well as Manifestation of mother’s emotions by Shuba Desai and her prodigy Uttara Parikh. They shall perform on different tracks from the album ‘Halarda’. Lalitya shall also sing one of the tracks.

Talking about the need for coming out with an album for little ones, Lalitya says “In our busy world, it’s easy to forget the time-honored practice of singing to our little ones. Lullabies provide a joyful, soul-soothing way to calm your fussy baby or to help lull her to sleep (and to calm yourself at the same time). There is just no substitute for these quiet moments of connection — time spent nurturing your little love. So, get comfortable in that rocking chair, and enjoy a few moments of peace while listening to my album ‘Halarda’”.

On being asked “Why Lullabies?” Lalitya replied “Lullabies have been an integral part of Indian culture and heritage. It has been scientifically proven that listening to lullabies during pregnancy does have an enhancing and soothing effect on the unborn child. As a child, my first experience of music was through lullabies . The child feels the first touch of its mother’s love through lullabies only. she added In this modern era, where lullabies are on verge of being extinct , efforts to recreate the magic of popular lyrics by putting them to contemporary music shall work wonders in resurrecting lullabies back to its worthy place in current Indian ethos.”

Talking about the album, Lalitya said, “The album comprises of ten lullabies. We have composed some evergreen and classic Indian lullabies, and also included a few fresh ones expressing the thoughts of new age mothers. The album has age-old lullabies by famous Gujarati poet Shri Jhaverchand Meghani, “Neendardi re…”, Vaulia ho…” “Sav re Sonanu…” and “Neendar Bhari re..”(composed by Avinash Vyas) as well as Meghani’s popular “Shivaji nu halardu…” also. Besides these five classics of famous Kavi Meghani, Halarda has three lullabies penned by another famous Gujarati poet Shri Madhav Ramanuj viz. “Chandan nu Parnu…” “Dhiar re aajo..” and Baheno tame Dev na didhel…”. Two more traditional lullabies “Jhulo Jhulo Lalmata…” and “Sui ja sui ja…” makes the album useful for cross section of the society. ‘Lori’ in hindi has been written by lyricist Shri Shekhar Astitwa namely Nindariya ho, Nind bhari re, Soja soja ladle, Badarwa ho, Chandan ka palna, Aaja ri aari, Savra salona mera, Soja re tu soja, Tuhi mere nainaoka tara, Sivaji ko ninda na ave . The music has been mixed and mastered at Re n Raga Studio, Mumbai.

Born in Ahmedabad and now based in Mumbai, Munshaw’s fascination with music started at the age of six. The classical training proved to be a platform for her foray into musical territories of Fusion, Bhajans, ghazals, geet, film. Munshaw regularly gives national as well as international performances.” Lalitya Munshaw a Versatile singer and a performer class apart.” Her amazing videos add much more than just visualization to her music and have been widely appreciated.

This is the 11th and 12th albums of Lalitya being released. Her released albums include ‘Maika Piya’ – Fusion and ‘Rum Gaya Dil’- Romantic. With Lalitya’s deeply religious upbringing the genre of devotional singing has always been her fortay. She has a slew of releases of devotional albums namely ‘Aartiyaan’, ‘Hare Ram Hare Krishna’ with Suresh Wadkerji, “Krishnarpan” with Anup Jalotaji and ‘Shri Krishna Janmotsav’. Her forth coming albums are ‘Rab Piya’ -Sufi and Romantic, “Guru Om” – Spiritual and “Gayatri Mantra “- Devotional .

Red Ribbon – In her endeavor and mission to preserve , enhance and popularize music it was natural progression that she establish a music company called Red Ribbon Entertainment which is today at the for front in production , distribution and marketing of various genres of music- Devotional, Film, Fusion, Folk, Ghazals in multiple languages. www.redribbon.in

Re N Raga - Lalitya has set up two state of the art recording Studios ‘Re n Raga‘ in Bombay. One of the most modern and technologically advanced recording studios in the country at the moment. www.renraga.com

Antarang – She also runs a charitable trust called ‘Antarang’ which aims to facilitate education and health where it is not available and not affordable.

For further information, please contact at info@lalityamunshaw.com or log on to www.lalityamunshaw.com