Interviews
Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Lionel Wendt
Hunchback of Notre Dame, a mega musical stage production, will hit Colombo’s theatre on Friday, October 9th and run for ten days. It is expected to
BUZZ WITH DANU - The Voice Print Legacy
I’ve known these guys for years, actually, since my childhood. So there’s something rather special about seeing them still making music, still lau
What Does A Creative Need To Survive?
At Hong Kong Fashion Fest, a conversation with Hong Kong Design Centre’s Rainy Chan went beyond fashion, touching on the less glamorous infrastructu
Jon Philpott: Where Sound Meets Impermanence
British Sri Lankan Software engineer, composer, improviser and instrument-builder Jon Philpott is creating a distinctive musical world where bamboo fl
Buzz with Danu — Heshan Unamboowe | Bamboo Eats
From representing Sri Lanka in an Olympic swimming pool to serving up black pork curry, polos and plenty of dad jokes online, Heshan Unamboowe has a s
The face behind Colombo’s wax museum
What if one magazine article could change the course of a person’s life? For Athula Herath, an article about Madame Tussauds, around the year 2000,
Where The Beat Begins
Music lovers are in for a treat when ‘Where The Beat Begins’, a production that brings together the students of Dance Works Centre and Soul Sounds
Buzz with Danu – Vishan Gunawardena
There is something quite interesting about Vishan Gunawardena. If you know him from theatre, you know there is a side of him that loves the stage, the
The Journey 3 – Dilip in Concert
There are musicians who follow notes and rehearse their pieces for hours, and then there are others who play ‘by ear’ and enjoy impromptu performa
NY-based Indo-Sri Lankan Artist abiraahmi makes her production debut with KAPALI
New York-based Artist and Researcher, abiraahmi, recently released KAPALI, an electronic music project inspired by Chennai’s Sri Kapaleeswara Temple
‘Must be Looking for a Bride, No?’ Meet the cast bringing Indu’s latest comedy to life
When two families hear about an eligible bachelor who is returning to Sri Lanka after 20 years, they decide to visit his residence on the day of his a
In Conversation with the Remix Shakespeare Company Ahead of ‘Romeo & Juliet Naadagama’
Theatre is back! The Remix Shakespeare Company (RMS) is back with its most ambitious production yet – a bilingual take on the classic romantic trage
’’Scrutiny is louder and personal when you’re a female artiste’’ - Yohani
Sri Lankan pop sensation Yohani De Silva is set to showcase what is said to be the ‘most intimate show of her career’ in August this year. Titled
Raja Segar’s Journey in Art
Raja Segar, one of Sri Lanka’s most well- known artists, needs no introduction. He is one of Sri Lanka’s finest contemporary artists, with some of
Humanity Above All: Award Winning Author Nadee Fernando-O’Driscoll on Labyrinth of Dreams
Award-winning Sri Lankan Canadian author Nadee Fernando-O’Driscoll returns home this month to launch her internationally acclaimed debut novel, Laby
The Buzz with Danu: Face of Sri Lanka 2026
Every year, hundreds of young Sri Lankans step onto a runway with one dream—to represent the country on an international stage. Behind that dream is
Raise Your Mic 2026 Presented by the Voice Print Academy
Raise Your Mic 2026, an annual singing competition organised by the Voice Print Academy, will be held on 12 July 2026 at the Shoppes at City of Dreams
Beyond Beautiful Spaces: Nayantara ’’Taru’’ Fonseka
The spaces Taru creates are often the first thing people notice. Thoughtfully designed, deeply rooted in place, and unmistakably Sri Lankan, they have
Visakesa Chandrasekaram on becoming the first two-time Gratiaen winner and more
We were midway through a WhatsApp call - Chandrasekaram navigating an afternoon in Australia, me on the other end in Colombo - when the question about
Experience the French Art of Living at Colombo’s First French Market
What if a Sunday morning in Colombo could feel a little like a stroll through a French village? On June 21, La Maison de Colombo will host the city
Buzz with Danu - Maria Silva
From the moment she walked into the MasterChef kitchen, her quirky personality, warmth, and authenticity made her impossible not to root for. Week aft
Buzz with Danu - The Duet Songbook
I’ve known Shehara and Dinushka for many years and have had the privilege of watching their journeys as artists, both individually and together. Ove
Planning a Destination Wedding
Destination Weddings have become popular, with many couples choosing Sri Lanka to celebrate the most important day of their lives. A lot of planning
Buzz with Danu: Sukirthan Christhuraja and Jenosan Rajeswar
Today on Buzz with Danu, I’m chatting with the two creative minds behind the Sri Lankan Tamil film Anthony directors — Sukirthan Christhuraja and
The Buzz with Danu – MasterChef Sri Lanka Winner Special
After months of pressure, passion, and plates that told stories, Sanjula Manoj walked away as the very first winner of MasterChef Sri Lanka. From trav
Buzz with Danu - Apache Indian
I’ve wanted to do this Buzz with Danu for a very long time, and speaking to him over the phone made me realise just how passionate he is about music
La Bamba! Set to Ignite the Stage
Colombo is anticipating the arrival of the West End–licensed musical ‘La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz’ at Cinnamon Life, presented by City of Dre
Women who did it, Anyway: Aysha Aqeedah
This International Women’s Day 2026, we move beyond celebration and into documentation. Women Who Did It Anyway is a curated article series featurin
Crafting Visibility for Sri Lanka: Mehala Ford’s London Vision
Friday Sari Project founder Mehala Ford is steadily emerging as one of the few independent champions working to secure meaningful international visibi
Resilience in the Face of Adversity - Ms Shyara Seneviratne
Resilience in the Face of Adversity Ms Shyara Seneviratne