Interviews
Buzz with Danu - Harith Wijeratne
Today on the Buzz I feature the VOICE Sri Lanka winner Harith Wijeratne, who has made headlines for his singing and for his amazing presence on stage.
Sri Lankan-Canadian singer ’Duava’ releases first album - Bahu
A year ago, Sri Lankan/Canadian artist Duava was celebrating the success of his hit single ‘Colombo Rain’. He’s been making music for years and
“Film is a fantastic medium to tell stories’’
Two fantastic artists in their fields; award-winning filmmaker, writer, and tv critic Vimukthi Jayasundara and multidisciplinary artist Muvindu Binoy
MUSIC MEETS ART : SINGER PAULINE DRAND & ARTIST ADRIEN HOUILLÈRE
On June 23rd ‘Musical Narratives’, a live drawing concert by Parisian singer-songwriter Pauline Drand and comic book artist Adrien Houillère took
Marin Escande: ’’My strongest connection to Sri Lanka has to be Pettah’’
French composer and musicologist, Marin Escande joins the French Spring Festival 2022 as a participating artiste to showcase the final result of his r
’’Finally the bride!’’: Ashok Ferrey on winning the Gratiaen
Ashok Ferrey- in his fifth shortlisting - has won the Gratiaen Prize 2021. “This victory tinged with a little sadness,” he said in his acceptance
Linsky Gamage - Creating short films to make a change
Sri Lanka’s short film industry got a new boost during the COVID lockdown as budding filmmakers started shooting short films on their mobile phones.
Genesis Art Exhibition
A group of five emerging Artists from the Vibhavi Academy of Fine Arts and the University of Visual and Performing Arts will come together for GENESIS
A Physicist Risks Everything to Right a Wrong In Sci-Fi Short ’Temporal’
After decades of research and trial, a young physicist challenges the limits of time travel to right a wrong he never expected; to save the woman he l
Why We Love Mind Your Language
Filmed and set in 1970s London, Mind Your Language was the favourite of the era - in the UK and the English-speaking commonwealth especially. It is sa
‘The Voice’ star Piumi Senanayake blazes a trail through the local music industry
The newest sensation in music, Piumi Senanayake, recently launched several covers of vintage songs to add a touch of modernisation to the classic hits
The Legend of Jim Brown
Storyteller and independent artiste Buddhi de Mal presents his international audience with a full-length concept album ‘The Legend of Jim Brown’ o
Buzz with Danu - Chandimal
Today on the Buzz I feature a special edition of Danu ta Kiyanna which unravelled at the Cinnamon Grand with guest Chandimal Jayasinghe, the National
Colomboscope2022: Artist Encounters
The Artist Encounters event was a series of dialogues among participating artists of Colomboscope 2022 and cultural organizers of Language is Migrant.
Dubai Expo 2020 : A chat with Rohan De Lanerolle
Being one of the most popular personalities of the music industry in Sri Lanka, a part of the duo that makes up the “De Lanerolle Brothers” and an
Buzz with Danu - Harith Wijeratne
Today on the Buzz I feature a very talented young personality who has won Sri Lanka’s heart with his amazing performance. Harith who is clearly a pr
LIMAK BY KAMIL Showcases at the Dubai Fashion Week 2021
Kamil Hewavitharana, the designer behind the brand ‘LIMAK by Kamil’ becomes the first and only Sri Lankan to showcase his collection at the inaugu
Rehan Mudannayake: ’’I’m not interested in pandering to stereotypes”
Sri Lankan actor and director, Rehan Alexander Mudannayake is going places. A year since our last conversation on his short film DIDI, Rehan has a lot
Buzz with Danu - Chethana Ketagoda
On the Buzz this week I feature a digital sensation. Meet Chethana aka Chey who is an Attorney-at-Law, Hindi Language Coach, Singer, and Actor making
MBFW Sri Lanka - Designers Showcase Heritage Crafts With A Modern Spin
Returning to Sri Lanka after a hiatus, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week to be held at the Colombo Innovation Tower next weekend focuses on The New Local, an
DJ Alex-T
Alick Wiratunga is an international Producer, Composer & DJ, who started his career during his school years, fuelled by an intense passion for the cra
The Art Of Filmmaking: How Junkyard Theory is uncovering the best tricks and tips of filmmaking
Akash started the Junkyard Theory, a webinar series where he goes live with filmmaking personnel from around the world. It started off with his mentor
Yohani - “I’d love to perform live for Big B one day”
Sri Lankans have been some of the biggest fans of Bollywood hits but recently, Sri Lanka and the world got to see a Bollywood superstar, none other th
Buzz with Danu - Yohani
On Buzz this week, I have the most trending person in our country. She is a little firecracker with a universe of talent. I have had her on many of my
In conversation with Hibshi
Singer, Songwriter and Producer ‘Hibshi’ on music, producing and unexpectedly going viral on social media.
Milk and Sugar: Romaine Willis’ new single is all about tea and love
Inspired by her love for tea which is singer Romaine Willis’ amber nectar, her new single Milk and Sugar also captures the love for that special pe
Going Hollywood! Azlan Shariffdeen on producing music for movie ‘Night Walk’
Multifaceted and accomplished musician and businessman, Azlan Shariffdeen is the man behind the theme song ‘I’m Running’ for American crime-thri
W@W - Lihini Aluwihare
Sri Lanka’s marine environment is going through a dark spell in the aftermath of the X-Press Pearl inferno. Investigations are underway to find the
Make up & Mechanics: Rudisha Nammuniarachchi
Sri Lanka’s first female car reviewer Rudisha Nammuniarachchi is as adept with the wrench as she is with a makeup brush. From a 9 year old obsessed