‘Rukshan Perera Live in Concert V’ – Bring a smile to a child through Rotary

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If you haven’t been to one of Rukshan’s concerts, then get your tickets today. The composer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist and singer Rukshan Perera is gearing up for his fifth concert since returning from the US with all original material to entertain his fans tomorrow, Sunday 18 January, at the Bishop’s College auditorium. The concert is organised by the Rotary Club of Colombo Metropolitan in aid of Rotary Foundation. This year Colombo Metropolitan is launching a flagship initiative called ‘Lama Piyasa – Ragama Rehabilitation Hospital Project’, which involves the construction and administration of a rehabilitation ward for juvenile victims of abuse and neglect and seek the assistance from Rotary Foundation. Rukshan Perera has delighted audiences around the world for several years with his commitment to music – he has up to date performed 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 fifth concert since returning home 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 is an ultra-talented musician who has shown time and again that he can move, inspire and impact like no other! Playing guitar, piano, flute and harmonica, this multi-instrumentalist, composer and singer will showcase his original material with meaningful lyrics, beautiful melodies and sophisticated harmonies to cover topics of current social significance – a tribute song to Nelson Mandela sung by the De Lanerrole brothers, a tribute to this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousufzai for her commitment to education and equal rights in spite of threats from extremists, and a special song dedicated to the abused children at ‘Lama Piyasa’. You are sure to enjoy Rukshan’s famous jazz scatting with a pianist from the US and a saxophonist from Norway who will join Rukshan for his latest jazz composition, while two violins, an oriental flute and percussion to showcase a fusion with a haunting melody. Every song will showcase its own style including some of his Acapella compositions with the choirs Choro Calibre, Asteria and young LG singers to spice up with fabulous harmony. Songs such as ‘What Time Is It?,’ one of the favorite songs among his fans with Rukshan at the piano and the hilarious ‘Gossip Queen’ with Rajitha Rupesinghe, and another fun act by Clifford Richards will be showcased this year. With many new and old compositions, this concert will also feature the young dynamic Sarith & Surith to entertain the audience. All profits go to Rotary to support ‘Lama Piyasa’ for the children of abused and neglect. Come and support, and be ready to enjoy this unique concert. See you there! Tickets are available at the restaurants Bayleaf, Park Street Mews and Commons. For more information call 0773291956 or 0773057220.