The Incomparable Roger Menezes Back To Regale Sri Lankans Usher In The New Year With The Maestro – By Lawrence Machado Roger Menezes is one of Sri Lanka’s most talented and popular entertainers who has been regaling his many fans in Australia and Sri Lanka for many years. His wide repertoire and stage personality makes sure everyone in the audience is covered music-wise. The charismatic Roger, who was born into a very musical family, has performed with some of the most famous groups in Sri Lanka, including the iconic The Jetliners before emigrating to Australia. He and his family members attended St Peter’s College, Bambalapitiya where naturally music was their favourite subject. He began performing while in college and was soon showcasing his skills in many bands. He plays several instruments, including the drums, guitar and saxophone. The wonderful news is that Roger is returning to his Motherland for the ...

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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 ...

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