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A novel CD… with the old and the new
From the ’70s to the new generation – Rajiv with Tashni Perera, Falen Andrea, and Yohani de Silva
The lockdowns, the restrictions, etc., connected with the Coronavirus pandemic, seem to have done one particular artiste a lot of good.
Singer/band leader/composer and producer, Rajiv Sebastian, spent his time working on a novel CD, and the results were seen at a special event.
‘Starlanka Musical Parade Vol 01’ was released on 29th January, at the Cinnamon Grand hotel, amidst a gathering of several known personalities.
The CD features 12 songs, sung by 12 artistes – Amarasiri Peiris, Annesley Malawana, Bandula Wijeweera, Desmond De Silva, Sunil Perera, Luke Henriques, Dezmond Rodrigo, Ishaq Baig, Tashni Perera, Yohani De Silva, Falan Andrea and Rajiv himself.
Rajiv was also responsible for the melody, lyrics and music arrangements of all 12 songs.