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added to 'Absence Of Color' She will will be in action at the Galadari's Boom on New Year's Eve and from the January
2 to 10, 2003 alongside the seven boys of 'Absence Of Color'. "Quisha
Wint's arrival is like the icing on the cake, that gives more vibrant
to the band" the management said. Her voice is
considered as the blend the strong soulful gospel tinged voice of
Yolanda Adams, the emotive jazz inspired tone of Diana Krall and
the dynamic live performance style of Tina Turner with rapped in
a unique R&B style. "I love Kelly Price's strong gospel tone and I listen to Mariah Carey's earlier work for song writing skills. I so respect Deborah Cox's accomplishments as a fellow Canadian. As far as musicians go, Lauryn Hill, India Irie, Alicia Keys. I can't forget Tina Turner, her stage energy and perseverance in spite of obstacles is inspiring to me." said Quisha Wint, the gifted 23-year-old Toronto born vocalist/songwriter/musician. 'Katu
Yahana' : an adult theme 'Bed of Nettles'
is an adult theme stage drama directed and produced by Visakesa
Chandrasekaram. The cast includes Udeni Alwis, Duleeka Marapona
and Sujith Silva. Although Udeni
became well known through the character of "Sampath' in the
famous teledrama "Doo Daruwo", he has been around the
theatre field for more than fifteen years. Duleeka is
one of the handfuls of Sinhalese theatre artistes who can sing as
well. She was talented enough to win the Best Actress Awards in
her first few plays. She became the Best Actress in year 2000 at
State Drama Festival. Sanjaya is not that old in the Sri Lankan
theatre. He is a teacher by profession and a member of the Somalatha
Subasinghe's play house. 'Katu Yahana'
will be staged in Galle on December 30 in Matale, on January 4 and
on January 5 in Dambulla. Also the Drama will come alive at D.S.
Senanayake Library Hall in Kandy on January 12. 'We have to use the label 'Suitable for Mature Audiences' because the themes of the play is more suitable for an audience above the age of 14. This does not mean that the play is obscene.' Director Chandrasekeram said. Bonsoir
goes agriculture It will also
include a trip through France to see the harvests of apples, grapes,
apricots and olives as well as an insightful look into the day-to-day
life of shepherds. The programme
is produced by Himali Gunaratne New
audio from Sunil D.
The
audio 'Gee Paradise' features Sunil Perera of Gypsies, Nalin Perera
of Marians, Neil Warnakulasuirya of Sun Flowers, Sudath Priyashanthe
of 'Seeduwa Sakura', Jagath Kulasinghe of Super Clan, Manjusuriya
of Trangles, Sohan Weerasinghe of X'periments, Roshan Hajji of Zodiac
and Nuwan Samarasinghe of Senith. The band 'Trangles'
has provided the backing music for the audio. Music arrangements and direction for the cassette is by Sunil Dharmasena. The lyrics were created by Upali Bandara Weerasekera, Hemasiri Halpita, Daniel Gamage, Sunil Dharmasena, Gunawardena Hettiarachchi, Wimalasiri Gamage and Ranjith de Silva. 'Sing
along with Rajiv'
Some
of the popular songs of Clarence Wijewardena such as 'Seetha Sulang',
'Ramya'. 'Sihina Pathum', 'Dilhani', 'Kimada Nawe', 'Sandak Besagiya',
'Sandai Tharui', 'Kataragama', 'Irudina', 'Sihin Sinawai', 'Muruga',
'Surangana Weswala', 'Moratuwa', 'Kamak Ne', 'Punchi Punchi Tharaka',
'Patapate Ranthatu', 'Duwa Roshi' and 'Wikasitha Hadamala' are featured
in this album. These songs
were voiced by Rajiv Sebastian, Ginger, A.E. Manoharan and The present
day music is directed by Rajiv and the music for the album was provided
by 'Rajiv and the Clan'. .Though we
voiced the music provided, all songs were composed by Clarence and
the music arrangements also created by Clarence' Rajiv said. The copyright
for these songs belong to Gerald Wickre-masooriya of Wickremasoorya
and Co. (Colombo) Pvt. Limited, the owners of 'Sooriya' label. The songs 'Sihina
Lowak' and 'Ela Dola Piruna' are by Wijaya Corea under 'Victory'
label. 'As a pioneer
among the producers of music in the Sri Lankan music industry Clarence
Wijewardene's creations were in the forefront in my products. His
loss to the Sri Lankan pop music industry has no comparison to any
other. Clarence's songs were tried by various artistes' stated Mr.
Wickre-masooriya in his message on the CD. 'When I met
Rajiv Sebastian in the late 90's I found him to be an artiste who
could match the late great Clarence. When I noticed his talents
and capabilities I told him, had I been the same old active producer
in my hey days, I definitely would have made him a super star. Since
then he has come a long way and I am so glad that somebody is available
to take the reins from the creator, the late Clarence Wijewardene
to carry them towards a new generation', he further said. 'Most of the
songs that contain in this CD were produced by me and the copyright
were sold to me outright by the late Clarence Wijewardene,' Wickremesooriya
mentioned in his message. 'As the recording facilities available in that era were limited, I accepted the challenge and rose to the occasion to take these creations amongst the people In my opinion creations should rotate from singer to singer, creator to creator and producer to producer for the benefit of the music loving public,' he said. 'I wish Rajiv
all the very best in all his endeavours for the betterment of his
career and particularly his effort in taking reins from the creator'
Gerald stated on CD cover. 'Rajiv and The Clan' and 'Kings' will come alive at the popular Dinner Dance 'Blast Throu' at Holiday Inn on New Year's Eve this year.
The band comprises Sampath Mendis, Sumedha Bandara, Chaminda Suranjith, Nishantha Pradeep, Lalindra and Dilki as front line singers. Grand
New Year Bash at Galle Face Hotel According to
the General Manager S. Anandaraja, the grand old lady has planned
three dances - one at the 'Patio' with 1500 people, one in the sea
spray Sea Food Restaurant with 200 people and in the Jubliee Hall.
The band 'Friends In Harmony' will be in action at the Jubilee Hall new year's eve dance. The tickets are priced at Rs. 2500/= per person. The Sea Spray Dance is priced at Rs. 4500/= per person and live music will be there for dancing. |
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