‘Rhythm of the Maroons’, a musical extravaganza

Labandiye sung by Thamara Dharshana

Iri Thalunu wala sung by K.M. Rathnapala

Thuhi meri shab sung by Thulaj Jayasinghe

A unique circle of music from Ananda College for over 36 years have gifted many talented musicians to the Sri Lankan theater. Such outstanding personalities are Bhathiya Jayakody, Kasun Kalhara, Indrachapa Liyanage, Sahan Ranwala to name a few.

This unique group, the Music Circle of the Ananda College since its inception in 1975 have shaped and sharpened talented buds of the college paving the path for them to emerge as great musicians. It was in 2006 that the Music Circle took a new challenging path – the ‘Rhythm of the Maroons’.

A fine combination of eastern and western music giving a novel experience to the enthusiastic children as well as to the classical listeners.

For its successful fifth time ‘Rhythm of the Maroons’ was held recently that entertained a large number of music lovers. The musical extravaganza had the participation of over 100 children of Ananda. The chief guest of the event was Chairman of Bank of Ceylon Dr Gamini Wickramasinghe another proud product of the Ananda College.

“Rhythm of the Maroons is a place where the tunes play for a cause. This would guide the child to bring entertainment with value,” said Principal of Ananda College L M D Dharmasena.

“Musicians born from Ananda are members of this Music Circle. We want to continue even in the future. It brings such happiness to see the ‘Rhythm of Maroons’ a success,” Teacher in Charge of Music, K M Ratnapala said.
 

Mere Maa sung by grade 6, 7 and 8 children with Ameesha Dissanayake
Chanchala Hangumaka sung by Malshan Wanninayake with Lakmi Dassanayaka	Sulangak Hama yai Grade 12 batch song
Hamuwuna sung by Avinga Kodituwakku and Renuka Hettearachchi	Amma Ape sung by Primary children
Nageesitimu sung by Lahiru Thilakarathna, Nipuna Liyanage and Thisan Thejana