Cultural Diary

Gayamu Eda Gee
 

Golden Chimes

After a lapse of a few years the Moratuwa Arts Forum will present a sing-a-long concert of Sinhala old favourites and wide repertoire of Sinhala evergreen songs made popular by well-known Sri Lankan artistes. A host of old patriotic songs too will be included in the programme.

The musical backing will be provided by Lankika and the Golden Chimes and the Moratuwa Arts Forum Orchestra. The concert will be held on September 20 at the Buddhist Hall, Moratuwa commencing 6.00 p.m.

The Minister of Cultural Affairs Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena (Patron of MAF) will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest.

An attraction song book of 100 songs complete with lyrics will be issued along with the ticket at the gate. In addition to the singing MAF has also arrange for attractive traditional dance sequences performed by MAF members. The project for the MAF will be handled by the two Chairmen Sarath Gunawardena and Jagath Devapriya.

M.P

Clarence unplugged with Marians

Marians will stage their second unplugged concert of Clarence Wijewardena’s songs at the BMICH on September 13 at 7.00 p.m. The show will comprise more than thirty hit songs of Clarence including Maaniyeni, Gamen Liyumak, Malata Bambereku, Sadak Basagiya and more. Presented by St. Theresa’s Church, Kelaniya in association with D. K. Promotions, the proceeds of the show is a fund raiser for the development of the church. A DVD recording of Marians first unplugged concert held last year will be launched to coincide with the show on September 13. The unplugged concert next Sunday will be a unique presentation and fans of Clarence are bound to enjoy the music. M.P.

Piyarelal is seen at the piano with Sri Lankan Psychiatrist and music lover Dr. D. V. D. Harischandra and Hindi Film enthusiast Sam Samarasinghe

Hindi music legend celebrates b’day

Piyarelal the veteran Hindi Music legend who with his brother Lakshmikanth made a mark for themselves in the world of Hindi Cinema, celebrated his 69th birthday on September 3.

The two brothers bagged the Filmfare Award for Dosthi which was screened in 1969, and their tunes for over 500 tunes is now a valuable legacy. Some of Piyarelal films considered to be blockbusters are Parashmanee, Dosthi, Millan, Gini Ki Raha, Amar, Akbar, Anthony, Sargam and Santhyam Sivam Sundaram. Today the music maestro is in retirement with his wife, son Gautham, his dauther-in-law Rashmi and grandson at their home the music ashram Deep Bella in Mumbai.