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    THE SHEER MAGIC OF KAFRINJA MUSIC: – By Joe Van Langenberg Listening to the recent video clip of the vivacious Mariezelle Gunatilleke (posted on facebook) extolling the virtues of “Kandy Lamisse”, brought back nostalgic memories of the distant & not-too-distant past. This was a song (bearing the same title) she released, while navigating unchartered waters during the late 60’s, 70’s, or thereabouts. And by Golly, hasn’t she cut the mustard over the decades, with impeccable finesse? “Kandy Lamisse” has become her piece de resistance; her magnum opus, if you like. The said song is a delicious mishmash of Kafrinja & Baila; which brings me to the subject under reference. According to reliable sources, dyed-in-the-wool music lovers & students of music, Kafrinja which was said to have had its roots initially entrenched in Afro rock; but over time traversed a different trajectory, was given a renewed lease on life, ...