Sunday, 10 Sep 2023
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by Mahes Perera
The blurbs endorse that Anno Domini is a band for all times.
The reason being that the band has a repertoire that includes almost all songs on request. Their flexibility and resilience as a band is amazing. Led by vocalist/guitarist Shehan Perera, Anno Domini’s popularity in Sri Lanka has earned them a trip to Dubai to play at the prestigious annual gala dinner dance at...
It was a pleasant surprise to enjoy the artistry of talented youngsingers at the Soul Sounds In The Name of Love concert, and to express appreciation of the performance by the Intermediate Choir of The Soul Sounds – individually or as a whole as a choir. It was totally unexpected considering the fact that there was something like 23 items in the programme – each artiste...
If you wish to appreciate a natural talent in art which reveals a great deal of finesse and style then make sure you are at the Lionel Wendt Art Gallery on March 3 and 4 for the Plein – Air Exhibition 2020 by Ifthikar Cader.
Today, he needs no introduction to his style of painting which is well recognised and is a household name in the world of art. Known both in Sri...
It is not often that we in Sri Lanka get the opportunity to enjoy the artistry of vocalists and singers away from the classical mode of Indian or Hindustani music. Recently we had the pleasure of listening to Isheeta Chakravarthy and her trio who were specially flown down to perform by the Neelan Tiruchelvam Trust at the 76th birth anniversary of Dr.Neelan. That her...
In a global music industry that is currently turning out musicians and singers in the hip-hop, garage, rap and what-have-you mode, Britain’s Rolling Stones stand out as a band who indulges in rock of the early years. They haven’t changed their style of singing to this day. Remember their hit ‘I Can’t get No Satisfaction’ or for that matter ‘Paint it Black’ or Jumpin ‘Jack...
by Mahes Perera
In town and making piano grooves is the interesting pianist Roberto Blanco who hails from Mexico City and is currently at...
The time has come around for creative artists in our country to display their work at the annual Kala Pola which comes alive on...
After something like 30 or more years it was a surprise to see Milroy Peter walk into the jazz session to enjoy the artistry of...
.......He entered through the gates into Folly landAnd as he strolled in the land he saw, a rat chasing a dogBilly was amazed and...
Ever since he launched his musical career with the Galaxies in Kandy, a group led by the well known Stanley Peiris, way back in...
No! Rap is not on her radar. Natalia Rudenko who hails from Ukraine enjoys singing songs that are melodious in tunes. To her rap...
From the first notes of the acclaimed carol Oh Come All Ye Faithful and the smooth harmony of the voices meant that the audience...
Henry Mancini’s hit Moon River was being played with elegant phrasing on the piano, when I walked into the Cinnamon Grand Hotel...
With the Christmas season comes the New Year’s Eve happenings which nearly all bands and singers look forward to be in the centre...
A multi-dimensional guitarist Revel Crake holds the coveted position of being able to play with any musician or singer he wants...
Classical music fans especially Opera fans are in for a treat when the Menaka Singers Opera Ensemble together with Barbara Segal...
Music is synonymous with Moratuwa and undoubtedly it has been over the years. Many are the groups and individual artistes who...
You fill up my sensesLike the night in a forestLike the mountains in spring timeLike a walk in the rainLike a storm in the...
Let’s start at the beginning the do-ray-me of music and present a bouquet to ‘Mrs Frank Sinatra’ who never fails to inject a...
On the Coast of CoromandelWhere the early pumpkins blowIn the middle of the woodsLived the Yonghy-Bonghy-BoTwo old chairs and...
If phrases of John Denver’s songs keep flashing across your mind and you are drawn to their lyrical quality – then it is...
Before the year 2018 draws to close and you are compelled to listen to Christmas songs and the No. 1 Pop Hits of this year,...
There are voices and there are voices...In town today is Charmaine Jones whose vocal stylings should not be missed. Sri Lankan...
Don’t put off the idea – get your cowboy or cowgirl suit or hats from the bottom shelf of your wardrobe and be ready for the...
August 14 will be a day that will never be forgotten by musicians in Sri Lanka and by musicians in London. No more will the piano...
Well done Royal College Choir! You proved that there is another choir in the country that can carry off the medals with a great...
What’s your favourite from the vintage world of song? Is it the much sung Old Folks At Home or Home On The Range? And if you...
Many are the accolades that Vijay Iyer has received globally for his piano artistry. The Down Beat magazine has named him the...
If only tears were laughterIf only night was dayIf only prayers were answeredThen we would hear God sayNo matter what they tell...
They were looking forward to performing in Sri Lanka. They thought that the band was going to perform at the Blue Elephant, which...
was one of those dull, cloudy Sunday mornings when I climbed the steps of Global Towers to keep an appointment to experience “...
This was no run of the mill re-launch of a library. It was something special, especially since it was the British Council in Sri...
Come the month of July and the Moratuwa Arts Forum move into their presentation of Down Memory Lane. The date of the event is...
Staying in the limelight is undoubtedly one of the greatest assets to possess in today’s fast food entertainment industry. And...
“Lei trum, lei trum lei trum oh la, laBoeroeng kaka tuo.......”The audience from the capacity packed Bishop’s College, Auditorium...
Handel’s Messiah is a monumental work telling the story of Christ’s life from the Old Testament to his death and resurrection....
With the forward vision of making Sri Lanka a tourism hub in Europe, Premier Ceylon along with Miss England will stage the Miss...
Some term her ‘Little Mozart’ ..... German media describes her as a “Wunderkind”.... conductor Simon Rattle declared that he was...
I’m borrowing a thought from Eric Segal as to where I should begin to congratulate singer/saxophonist, Dr. Gananath Dasanayake,...
The traditional cultural heritage of Sri Lanka in Dance and Art is unique and kudos go out to all those involved in launching...
“Fly me to the moonLet me play among the starsLet me see what Spring is likeOn Jupiter and Mars....That’s exactly singer/...
To tenor saxophonist Torstein Siegel of Trondheim, Norway, a visit to Sri Lanka was just a dream. He thought he would never be...
In these heady days of computerised sounds, synths, drum machines, samplers etc, it makes something of a refreshing change to sit...
It’s not always that musicians and drama artistes are recognized for their valuable contribution to their country and one artiste...
Exuding the warmth and spirit and good cheer with which the Yuletide is usually equated, the Mount Lavinia Hotel pulled off an...
It was an evening of interesting and unusual surprises at the opening of the Capital Bar & Grill at the Shangri-La Hotel two...
To borrow a line and amend it from the song – the hills will come alive, (with the beginning of the season) – with the sound of...
I was pleasantly surprised and happy that Tony Christie included this song in his entertaining program – his live concert at the...
Whatever happened to the group Samanalayo? you may have wondered. Have they disbanded? Are each one of them going their own way?...
Kudos to the Sri Lankan teachers now residing in the State of Victoria, Australia for keeping the flag of Sri Lanka flying high...
If you ask yourself what musicians such as Candido, Poncho Sanchez, Ray Barreto and Babatunde Olatunji have in common, you will...
The time has come’ the Walrus said ‘To talk of many things....So that’s why, now’s the time to leave logical thinking behind you...
Dushyanthi Perera has gone all out to stage a POPS concert with the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka featuring the young soloists...
Having more schools for formal study of pop music to enable young talent to develop their gifted acumen in this area, is a long...
What struck you at Apana a musical concert held at the Bishop’s College Auditorium was the extent of talent among the children of...