MUSIC  

Sonam on stage

Award winning singer, Sonam Kalra and her Sufi Gospel Project will perform at the New Kathiresan Hall, Colombo 6, from 7.00 p.m. on January 16. The performance in part of Sangam: Festiva of India in Sri Lana 2015-2016 organised by the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka.

Sonam Kalra has been trained in both Indian and Western traditions of music, receiving her training in Hindustani Indian classical music under Shubha Mudgal and in western music – Opera, Gospel and Jazz under Hur Chul Yung and Ashlee Clement in Singapore.

 ‘The Sufi Gospel Project’ is a unique genre of music, which blends the many voices of faith, through poetry, prayer and music to create one universal voice of faith.

Kalra’s all inclusive definition of Sufism and message of peace and oneness has made her a popular voice at prestigious festivals and venues around London, Colombo, Singapore, Pakistan, Oman, Kuwait, Lebanon, Tunisia, Mauritius, Egypt, South Africa and the United States of America. She has performed in over 15 countries in the last two years. 

Kalra is the recipient of the Devi Award 2014 instituted by The Indian Express newspaper for her innovation and creativity in music as well as The L’Oreal Femina Women Of Worth Award 2015 for Excellence in Music and the Performing Arts.