Kaushalya wins Best Female Artiste award

"I couldn't believe my ears said Kaushalya Fonseka when she heard her name being announced as the winner of The Best Female Artiste at a recent felicitation for the youth in music.

"The category had five nominations and considering the experience of the other nominees, I never thought I will end the evening by carrying off the award. Way back in July those interested in applying were requested to send in their song on a CD, which I did and never thought about it after that.

Kaushalya Fonseka

The categories were hip hop, reggae, best acoustic, electronic and female and male artiste," said Kaushalya.

Question: We understand in the music scene you are recognised as KK what was your contribution for the contest?

Answer: "My song was titled 'How it's done' and it is all about relationship with one another. I created the lyrics and also the melody. It was produced by Saranga Dinesh and recorded at Paramount 360".

Q: Is your CD of this song out for sale?

A: Unfortunately no. I'm leaving for Melbourne. I'm hoping to record a a new CD and I'm going to include this song in that album. I intend meeting recording secessionists to release my album on their labels. I hope I will succeed. I have created a Facebook page called KK Music and I hope I get interesting and advantageous come back.

Q: What about performances in Melbourne?

A: I haven't so far explored the possibility of making contracts, but may be when I get back, I should do it.

KK is an interesting name for a singer and we hope in time to come, she will capture a fan base who will find in her music a new trend that needs to be followed and appreciated.

She hails from a thespian family but KK is on a path that vibrates with music. We wish her success.

MP