Let the music go on
Perhaps nothing is as exhilarating to a musician as performing to an audience that connects with you. COVID-19 lockdowns and the ban on public gatherings put paid to the live show. With doubts over their public shows in the near future, Lankan musicians from different areas in the industry are figuring out ways to keep [...]
A lesson in History and Anthropology
Eminent Victorians by Lytton Strachey “The Victorians Debunked” would be the title a modern editor would suggest for this irreverent and witty mix of four biographies. Here Lytton Strachey from the Bloomsbury Group, with snide, teenage-like charisma takes delight in puncturing three very austere, august Victorian heroes. And pairs the term ‘hypocritical’ with the Victorians. [...]
Mirror
Caring to share: Inspirations during isolation
The pandemic struck suddenly, and within a matter of days cases escalated and curfew was imposed on the island. The change was so sudden it caught many off guard, and most people struggled to adjust to the new environment. However, somthing else started happening. Social media was being used to connect and help others through [...]
Living with Epilepsy : A young perspective
The Mirror delves into the subject through the eyes of a youngster for whom it is a familiar part of life Sharmila* was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2005, when she was 9 years old. She has been living with Epilepsy for more than a decade now, and as Epilepsy Week is observed globally during the [...]
TV Times
‘La Bambas’ celebrates solid 45 years
‘LSBambas’, the pioneer vocal harmony singing group to emerge from the music crazy town of Moratuwa during the golden era of Sinhala group songs in 1966, celebrates its anniversary in May. ‘La Bambas’ would have been celebrating 54 years of singing at this moment, if only they had continued to do so. But after the [...]
Christopher Paul: Ever green living legend
Christopher Paul, ever green, veteran oldest Sri Lanka’s living vocalist in his twilight years, is now reported to be in a semi paralyzed status and is looked after by his daughter Harshini at her residence in Ja Ela. He was the number one and most sought-after one star during 60s and 70 era. ‘Ela Dola [...]
With a Little Help from Our Friends
‘With a Little Help from Our Friends’ is a collective of 50 plus (and growing), Sri Lankan artistes from around the world, who are collaborating to support fellow artistes in need, while spreading healing and positivity with the help of their music, for everyone in need of a virtual hug at this time. They will [...]
Venice Film Festival in September
The 77th Venice International Film Festival, organised by La Biennale di Venezia and directed by Alberto Barbera, will be held in September this year. It will take place at Venice Lido from 2 – 12 September 2020. The Festival is officially recognised by the FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers Association). Venice Film Festival will [...]
‘This is the darkest winter in cinema’: Prasanna Vithanage
Sri Lanka’s most experienced filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage spoke to TV Times on the future of film industry in Sri Lanka and the world over specially after the COVID-19 pandemic. He says that the post-Covid19 entertainment world would be completely different from the period before that. Vithanage with huge experience not only on filmmaking but also [...]