Rukshan and Mariazelle in Concert in UAE

3 November 2014 12:14 pm A musical evening with two great Musical personalities Mariazelle Goonetillke and Rukshan Perera along with the band Akanita was held recently in United Arab Emirates. The Sri Lankan community in United Arab Emirates organized this concert at the Zabeel ballroom, Radisson Blu hotel Deira Creek, many Sri Lankans working in the UAE attended this event. Music is an art form whose medium is sound. Its common elements are pitch (which governs melody and harmony), rhythm (and its associated concepts tempo, meter, and articulation), dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture. The word derives from Greek (mousike; “art of the Muses”). The creation, performance, significance, and even the definition of music vary according to culture and social context. Music ranges from strictly organized compositions (and their recreation in performance), through improvisational music to aleatoric forms. Music can be divided into genres and subgenres, although the dividing lines and relationships between music genres are often subtle, sometimes open to personal interpretation, and occasionally controversial. Within the arts, music may be classified as a performing art, a fine art, and auditory art. It may also be divided among art music and folk music. There is also a strong connection between music and mathematics. Music may be played and heard live, may be part of a dramatic work or film, or may be recorded. To many people in many cultures, music is an important part of their way of life. Mariezelle with her usual versatility kept the audience entertained with her famous “kandy Lamissi” and other baila songs. Rukshan Perera started off with his new song composed by him “coming home” followed by many other songs that you could sing along. Multi talented Rukshan wooed the crowd with his harmonica, guitar and his sultry voice. The dance floor was open to those who wanted to boogie to the rhythms and sounds of the musicians whilst the scrumptious buffet was open to all the guests. Sri Lankans domiciled abroad feel at home when there are events of this nature organized to build better relations between fellow citizens of the nation. Many work in the middle eastern region in various corporate entities thus bringing foreign currency to the motherland.