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KET on overseas tour
By Sanath Weerasuriya
Kumara Ekanayake Trio popularly known as “KET” will be in Jordan for two weeks with Corrine. ‘We’ve been kept busy these past few months playing for weddings and month of June will be another hectic beside our tour to Jordan’ Kumar said.

KET has done two video clips for “Nano Nano” and “Poddak Kata”. The two new songs now can be seen on Swarnawahini and TNL. Their popular hit ‘Latha Latha’ brought them overnight popularityfor Kumara and it was played on all TV channels and most of the radio stations.

“I had few chances to go as a solo artiste but I always give preference to the band because, I think I can do much better with my band.” he said. KET comprises Kumara, Stephney and Thushara., who are together for more than ten years.

The guitarist Thushara Peries released his very first solo single “Me Palu Mawethe” and it was in Sirasa’s ‘Rasa Risi Gee” song chart. ‘I have performed in the field of entertainment for over fifteen years. For my performances I use superior quality sound equipment and the repertoire of songs and music styles are extensive and diverse. We have carved our niche in the entertainment field throughout Sri Lanka.’ Kumar said.

“Although we play as a trio, we still can cover a dance with our wide repertoire, which includes contemporary chart hits to the evergreens, cha cha, quicksteps irresistible medleys of songs of yesteryear. I personally love to play rock music but some of rock songs are difficult to play as a trio.” he explained.

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