Friday, 29 March 2024
Will sing with more love than ever - Rookantha

Will sing with more love than ever - Rookantha Featured

Rookantha Gunatihilake, the undisputed prince of pop/disco music in Sri Lanka during the 80s is truly a musical legend with an unique style and flair of his own.

LurukaAlthough the years have rolled by, Rookantha very much remains young in music and at heart and will he will be one of the artistes who will be singing at ‘Love U’ - a magical night of soothing music for lovers of music, this valentine’s day at the Nelum Pokuna, Colombo from 7pm onwards.

Apart from Rookantha, 'Love U’, also features Kasun Kalhara, Indrachapa Liyanage, Nadeeka Jayawardena and Umariya Sinhawansa.

Catching up for a quick chat with ‘Sri Lanka Mirror’, Rookantha said he hoped to sing his songs with more love than ever, this valentine’s day, which is a remembrance of a day he holds dear to his heart and soul.

Hello! Thank you for your time. How is life and work these days?
Life is flowing happily. Doing a few projects and several video recordings besides. However, they will be done only after this 14.

How do you feel about the change that has taken in music… from the past and present?
We have progressed much on the technical front. However, I can’t really say the same about generics and the variety… Although there is some change in music composition, its not much. Music of a certain time is good during that particular time. But it is good if music can be called as ‘good’ not only in the past but as well as in the present and future as well.

What do you think of music and love?
Music and love are very much the same and cannot be taken apart. Even a single note resonates with love. I revel in both within each other.

Special plans for Valentine’s Day?
Valentine’s Day is a very special day for me as it is the day i got married to Chandralekha. At the present, she is not in Sri Lanka with me. All the same, we celebrate it in a simple manner. Also I will be singing at the ‘Love U’ concert at Nelum Pokuna.

What happens there at ‘Love U’?
It is a show entwined and filled with love. Me and four others will be singing at the show. I hope to sing my songs with more love than ever. It is indescribable. I invite everyone to join us and enjoy the magic of this musical evening.

Interview by : Thushara Witharana
Translated by : Shanika Jayasekara

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