Conrad de Silva Makes History Sri Lankan Australian Singer Performs on “The Voice” at 80 (Please click on arrow below) Popular Sri Lankan Australian singer Conrad de Silva made history when at 80 years of age, he performed on “The Voice” show in Australia. “The Voice” is a BIG HIT show and it is very difficult to get on it unless you are very talented. Conrad introduced his wife of fifty years and presented her with a ring. The judges included country and western star Keith Urban, who is married to Nicole Kidman. All the judges were in tears! Congratulations to this wonderful product of Ceylon, who still wows audiences at 80! Jayam2424@yahoo.com ...
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Conrad De Silva stunned the Voice on Channel 7 by appearing as the oldest entry in its history – by Trevine Rodrigo (eLanka: Melbourne) The famed ANZAC saying, “Age shall not weary them”, bore true significance just two days after the celebration of the historic event, when 80- year- old Conrad De Silva stunned the Voice on Channel 7 by appearing as the oldest entry in its history. To gain selection itself is epic in this supercharged series which draws the best talent from around the country. The former Sri Lanka singing icon who has thrilled audiences for over five decades, chanced his luck, but more importantly set an important precedent about never believing it is too late to take on a challenge. At 80 years old he will be remembered as the oldest competitor on the Voice in its history an amazing feat unlikely to be emulated in the ...
Apr 28, 2022
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Sandra Jackson – Memories are made of this – FROM TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE If memories are measured by those hurriedly departing this world for heavenly refuge, the consequence from the untimely demise of Sandra Jackson has not registered this yet in the hearts, minds and perspective of many. A year has lapsed, and many of us are yet in shock and denial that the Queen of Sri Lanka’s music scene in Australia has left us forever, and baffling as it is, she’s left a void that will sadly, never be filled. Yes, its already a year since Sandra Jackson took her earthly presence away from this world to join the choir of angels in Heaven but her memory lingers on although the reality and her lack of physical presence is now slowly sinking in. The much-loved singer/ entertainer left a lingering image of a larrikin performer for her sexy ...
May 31, 2019
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Tagged Adrian Jordan, Alex Sonny Boy Cajili, Allison Jayasina, Andrea Marr, Angelo Vardon, Arnold Joseph, Ash Jayasina, Audrey Rosairo, Band Mirage, Benjy Ranabahu, Beverly De Neise, Brinsley Rosairo, Cameron Colombage, Cameron Colombege, Chris Mant, Conrad De Silva, Dallas Achilles, Dalreen Suby, Darrel Jansz, David Senn, David Trower, Derek Stewart, Derrick J, Des White, Desmond De Silva, Donald Peiries, Eddie James, Elmo Wells Jansz, Enrico Hipolito, Esric Jackson, Fernand Poupinel De Valence, Gordon Gunn, Grant Smith, Heather Jordan, Horace Walker, Jade Hurley, Jesse Jansz, Jordan Vardon, Kahmal, Kelvin, Kerrigan Labrooy, Lindsay Guillemain, Lozaine Paul, Malcolm De Kauwe, Marcia Hines, Marlon Amarasekera, Mazar Rauff, Melanie Rauff, Melantha Perera, Michael Prins, Monica Jordan, Pamela David, Phyllis De Silva, Raj Dassanayake, Raj Dissanayake, Ricky May, Rob Foenander, Ryan Vardon, Ryan Watts, Sandra Jackson, Shafi - Gravity, Shehera Rodrigo, Suzette Prins, Tatum Jackson, Tilarni Senn, Vanessa Speldewinde, Whitney Pereira, Willie Rezel
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Sandra Jackson plucked away in her prime – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Plucked away in the prime of her life through a cruel twist of fate, the power packed voice of Sandra Jackson will resonate no more. Lead singer of Melbourne’s top band Replay 6 and leader of the band for many decades, Sandra Jackson left this world suddenly after a short battle with lung issues later compounded by the discovery of blockages to her arteries which left the medical staff at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne with no recourse to save her life. Her sudden passing has sent shockwaves through the music industry in Australia, Sri Lanka and throughout the world of musicians who knew of her fantastic talent and endeared her for it and her ever availability to nurture and promote aspiring artistes. The overwhelming response of shock and grief expressed at her passing on social media ...
Jul 1, 2018
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Tagged Alston Koch, Arthur Speldewinde, Conrad De Silva, Dalreen Suby, Desmond De Silva, Esric Jackson, Malcolm De Kauwe, Mignonne Fernando, Noeline Honter, Replay 6, Sandra Jackson
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