Monique…to showcase her talents as a solo artiste

Generally we refer to Monique Wille as a member of the Gypsies, and also as a radio personality, but that scene has now changed … where the Gypsies are concerned.

She quit the group on the 1st of November, 2024, after 11 years as their female vocalist.

“It was certainly nostalgia when I had to say goodbye to the rest of the members but I felt the time was now right for me to step into the limelight as a solo artiste.

“With the Gypsies it was a sort of a comfort zone to me, especially with the late Sunil Perera at the helm, and what fun we had on stage.”

Monique, who joined the Gypsies in 2013, commenced her musical career as a member of the group Ultimate, and then did a stint as a solo artiste before teaming up with the Gypsies.

As a member of the Gypsies, she has performed in many parts of the world and her last international gig with the band was in the UK in September/October last year.

Monique Wille: In the spotlight as a solo artiste

As a solo performer, Monique has been busy the past couple of months.

She did the 31st night scene at the Cinnamon Lakeside, singing with Sohan & The X-Periments and AROH.

“In addition to doing my thing as a solo artiste, I also want to create some English and Sinhala songs of my own,” said Monique, adding that she already has one English original to her credit.

“I did a song called ‘Once Upon A Melody,’ in 2016, and it received airplay on YES FM and also on the SoundCloud link.”

Monique indicated that she loves the jazzy kind of songs but added that her repertoire, as a solo artiste, would be made up of popular English hit songs, Sinhala favourites, as well as the baila.

In addition to her music, Monique Wille is also a popular radio personality.

She is heard on Gold FM … Sunday to Thursday, 8.00 pm to 12 midnight.