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"Stars of 70s" back on stage

The musicians and singers of the early 1970s, who revolutionised the Sinhala music scene with calypso and pop style come on stage again on October 8 evening at the BMICH. In the late 1970s these musical groups disbanded themselves due to marriage and employment commitments. But their compositions continued to stay.


Annesley Malawana

Indrani Perera

Anil Bharethi

The "Prince of the Sinhala Pop", Annesley Malawana regroup these men now past their fifties in age to bring them back to sing the originals. This time they sing for the School Development of St. Mary's College, Dehiwala as the college marks the centenary celebrations this year.

Annesley Malawana will represent the "Moonstones" and the "Super Golden Chimes", the two outstanding bands of yesteryear in the absence of music legend, Clarence Wijewardene who passed away nearly a decade ago.

Annesley will back nostalgic memories singing the ever popular hits "Mango Nanda"-"Kalu Mama" to "Udarata Niliya" and "Vana Bambaro". Indrani Perera, known as the "Princess of Sinhala Pop Melody" will come up with her "Dilhani", "Sigiriya" and the best of her songs during the "Three Sisters" days.

Billed up for October 8, is Errol Fernando, brother of late Neville Fernando of "Los Cabelleros" fame. Errol will start from "Menike Obe Sinahawe" move to "Malbara Himidiriye" to end up with "Master Sir".

You will also hear the yesteryear top hit "Cock-a-doodle do" as Priya Peiris of "La Bambas" take stage with the popular hits of his band like "Nuwara Menikela". As Priya retires from the stage, the sound of a blacksmith busy at work will be heard. He is Joe B.Perera of "Meemasso" who sang the ever popular "Yakada Thalanna" alongside the "Mala Giravi", which at that time was a follow up to baila maestro M. S. Fernando's song "Rasa Ahara Kavala".

The Marians at Dehiwala led by Rev. Fr. Bernard are staging this event to develop the school and sports activities and Harcourts Pharmaceuticals have extended their fullest cooperation being the chief financier of the project.

Coming back to this gala event of the year bringing back the melodies of yesteryear, the Dharmaratne Brothers will be on stagesongs like "Varsity Kollo", "Wessa Vahinawa" and "Raja Kumari" that hit the pop lists of that era. Following them will be Derrick De Silva of "Sri Lankans" as Merril Fernando of "Amigos Romanticas" will give a few calypso hits.

The blend of music for dance is at the tail end with Anil Bharethi, Rajiv Sebastian and the late 1950's hero, Christopher Paul. Anil is sure to hold the audience spellbound with his six eight numbers from the "Golden Chimes" days while Rajiv will bring the nostalgic memories of Clarence Wijewardene songs as Christopher Paul will spell out the sweet melodies of his era. Channa Wijewardene and his dancers will grace this occasion as Vijaya Corea will be there as EMcee.

Annesley and the Super Chimes will provide musical backing while Sirasa TV will be the media sponsors of this event.

 

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