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Chandani and Chaminda at top gear
By Sanath Weerasuriya
‘Chandani & Chaminda’, popularly known as ‘C&C’ have finally decided to go as a full band with a couple of new additions. The line-up has now moved to six members and they call themselves as ‘Chandani with C&C Connection’.

The duo Chandani and Chaminda began their career in 1995 and continued for four years as one of the most successful duos in the scene. They had two new faces added to their line-up - a guitarist and a percussionist.

This four-piece band was popularly known as ‘C&C’. With this addition, ‘C&C’ became more popular with hotel circuits, dances and weddings. They had many overseas performances during the past four years.

“Since lately, we began to feel that it was time further to improve our outfit and we now decided to go as a full band. We added two more slots - a drummer and a bassist. The band now goes as ‘Chandani with C&C Connection’,” Chandani said.

The band now comprises Chaminda on keyboard and vocals, Sudam on guitar, Jagath on percussion, Supun on bass and Maal on drums. ‘C&C Connection’ performs weekly under contract at five star hotels in and around Colombo. They also accept bookings for dances, weddings, parties and other gigs.

The versatility of Chandani is evinced in her ability to sing in various languages. “Her popularity as a singer is obvious from the numerous bookings we get”, Chaminda said.

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