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MAF
goes for electing new head The ceremonial
meeting, will climax with the awards of recognition followed by
the selection of new office bearers for the coming year. MAF saw the
light of day on November 16 in1994 at the inaugural meeting, where
award winning film and teledrama personality Asoka Peiris was elected
as president and subsequently installed as the founder president
at the charter meeting. Eric Gunasekara was elected as vice president
and Mrs. Lankika Perera of Golden Chimes elected as the secretary
at this meeting. It was initially
the vision of songster Tilak Perera that paved the way for this
dynamic organisation of artistes from Moratuwa to bond together
as a truly wonderful outfit. the main objectives of MAF are, primarily
to create within its membership, a healthy fellowship and brotherhood
in order to uplift youthful talent in the community and to foster
arts. As in the past, MAF has decided to promote many meaningful programmes and projects in order to uplift the artistic talent of youth during the next year. They also will
be staging "Gayamu Eda Gee" - the Sinhala Sing-along Concert
in the near future followed by the popular "Pun Sanda Paaya"
and "Down memory Lane" musical programmes. Current President
of MAF is Nihal Fernando and the Secretary is Hemaka Fernando. The Treasurer
is Rolinson Ferdinando. The Past Presidents of the Moratuwa Arts Forum are Asoka Peiris( 1st President), Lankika Perera (2nd President ),Tilak Perera (3rd President ), Nihal Fernando( Fourth and Current President) 'Whirl
Wind': New generation rockers From the word
go, the band has aimed high - to bring orginal Sri Lankan rock music
to international fame. The band already has nearly 30 Sri Lankan
originals in hand. 'Whirl Wind' newest rock band to emerge in Lanka
and all thirty songs are written, composed and performed by them.
'Whirl Wind'
has so far released four songs. Three of them were recorded recently
at the SLBC Multipurpose Studio. The Producer, Harold Fernando,
has already featured two songs on 'Saturday Club' the weekly radio
programme he presents on the SLBC English Service. The six-member
rock band is led by Mishantha Menaka (Misha) the 'live wire' who
writes and composes most of the original lyrics and music for the
band in addition to his key role as lead guitarist/vocalist in the
band. Guitarist/vocalist
Thilina used to play lead guitar in a local pop band, but his never-ending
quest for originality has drawn him towards the rock music scene.
Today he plays rhythm on most numbers, occasionally switching over
to lead. Heavily bent on rock rhythms, he also likes to play different
styles now and then. He helps Misha with the lyrics, and has also
written a few songs himself. Upul Sanjeewa
has been fascinated by everything about drumming for as far back
as he can remember. He has blossomed into an accomplished drummer
over the past four years, and plays rock, reggae, hip-hop, jazz,
Latin and many more styles. Bass guitarist Gayan Milinda happily
accepted the invitation by his two friends from the same school,
Misha and Upul, to join the band. Vocalist Kosala
Anuruddha is a versatile performer who is comfortable with a wide
variety of styles. Gifted with a lively and energetic voice, he
hits the high notes as easily as he sings in the low octaves. Kosala
is also a DJ, who puts his skills into good use enhancing the sounds
of the band. Apart from
their commitment to create originals, 'Whirl Wind' also covers a
very wide range of songs by the greatest bands around the world.
Their repertoire includes heavy metal rock, soft rock, reggae, hip-hop,
blues, jazz, and country. 'Whirl Wind' draws their strength from
many sources. The talented young Music Composer/Director Priyanjit
Wijesekera played a major role in guiding the band to achieve their
goals. He has also ventured into film music, as Music Director for veteran film maker Amarnath Jayatilleke's latest cinematic creation "Bheeshanaye Athuru Kathwak" to be released shortly. |
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