In aid of Sunera Foundation
The composer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist and singer Rukshan Perera is gearing up for his annual concert since returning from the US with brand new compositions to entertain his fans on February 7 (Sunday) at the Bishop’s College Auditorium. Tickets will go on sale on January 7 at Park Street Mews and Fashion Optics on Flower Road.
Rukshan Perera has delighted audiences around the world for several years with his commitment to music performing at jazz / pop concerts in New York, Los Angeles, Washington, New Jersey, Boston, Chicago, Texas, Minnesota, Canada, India, Dubai, Afghanistan, Denmark, Switzerland, Germany, Perth, Melbourne and Sydney. This will be his sixth annual concert in a row since returning to Sri Lanka from the USA, and for those of you who have yet to experience his magic, this is truly a ‘must see/must feel’ performance. Rukshan composes and performs in a variety of styles, plays the guitar, harmonica, piano and several other instruments to entertain a sellout audience. The Sunday Times newspaper has noted that 'Rukshan Perera is an accomplished, highly experienced and insanely talented musician.'
This year’s concert is in aid of Sunera Foundation, an approved charity working for the upliftment of differently-abled young persons in Sri Lanka, using the medium of performing arts, with the intention of integrating them into the society. Sunera Foundation was established in the year 2000 and is currently conducting 30 weekly workshops throughout Sri Lanka, including Northern and Eastern Provinces as well as the Plantation Sector. For more information, the website www.sunerafoundation.org will provide ample evidence of the good work they do.
Cooking up a storm, this multi-instrumentalist, composer and singer will showcase his original material with lyrics that touch your heart, beautiful melodies and arrangements with sophisticated harmonies covering topics of current social significance - a song highlighting child abuse in Sri Lanka, a song on religious harmony, a tribute song to the champion of reconciliation and Nobel Laureate Nelson Mandela, his famous “What Time Is It?” with Rukshan at the piano (one of the favorites among his fans), and the hilarious “Gossip Queen” with a special act on stage. This year’s theme song “Walk On the Rainbow” is dedicated to the differently abled children of Sri Lanka. Last year’s audience was blown away with the song “Backwaters with Raj”, an instrumental with a haunting melody using flutes and violins that transported the audience to Kerala Backwaters. With many new Acapella and other compositions, this concert will feature Rajitha Rupesinghe, Clifford Richards, Choro Calibre, Melantha Perera, Colombo Brass Ensemble…and more.
Rukshan’s fan base has grown in Sri Lanka and abroad in the last few years with a CD and 2 DVDs selling at “Torana” and around the world. His fans are also musically inclined and enjoys the challenging music showcased by Rukshan at his concerts year after year and look forward to more surprises every year. Those who are new to Rukshan’s concert series, must grab his CD and the live DVD and also check out other live performances on youtube. Prepare to be blown away with his harmony scat and his unique two-part harmony whistling – another ‘Rukshan-creation’ which has now become his signature style and must be heard to be believed! Grab your tickets early and be ready to experience his magic on February 7.
Tickets will be available at Park Street Mews and Fashion Optics on Flower Road on Jan 7. For more information call 0112504041 / 3 or 0773057220.
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Shaheed says:
Jan 04, 2016 at 12:00 amWow....I cannot wait to attend Rukshan's concerts. I think he is no doubt, the best musician in the country today.He is highly talented and NOT selfish. I have been to earlier concerts and enjoyed every minute of it, and when we come to the end of the show, Is sad. I too sing a few 'oldies' of Jim Reeves, Elvis, Cliff, Rick Nelson and few others. If I am given an opportunity to appear for a rehearsal to judge whether I can be allowed to sing couple of songs at his concert, I would have struck G