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South Asia’s longest running concert series for children backed by international and local artists takes Colombo by storm.
2018 was seemingly the last time Sri Lanka got to witness Country Roads. But after a five year hiatus, South Asia’s longest running concert series for children was back this October and better than ever before. The show’s impeccable timing saw the Virticle by Jetwing light up on October 07 as fan favourites the Mavericks from Germany and Astrid Brook from the UK took the stage alongside local bands Cosmic Rays, the Country Revival Bank with Feizal and Jury.
The concert is the brainchild of the Country Music Foundation. The not-for-profit organization has been at the helm of the Country Roads initiative for the last 35 years, with all proceeds from the ticket sales being directed towards children’s’ charities. For international artists, the Mavericks and Astrid Brook, Country Roads is much more than a concert stage. It is a deeper story of making music that builds bridges and brings joy all while contributing to an important cause.
In addition to their main show in Colombo, Country Roads has, over the years performed for audiences at the MJF Foundation Centre- Moratuwa. A longstanding supporter of Country Roads, Dilmah’s commitment towards Founder Merrill J. Fernando’s philosophy of kindness to people and animals is reflected in the work done by their MJF Foundation. Moratuwa is one of 10 Centres around the country that facilitate and empower with dignity- children, young persons, women, and children with disabilities.
The Foundation offers a variety of pre-education, special education, vocational training and small entrepreneur programs. This year, not even the morning’s downpour could dampen the energy at the Moratuwa Centre where Astrid and the Mavericks captivated audiences of adults and children alike with their engaging performances. From an original titled “Ayubowan Sri Lanka” to classic country rock hits, the band had the audiences singing along to the tunes too, proving that music truly is the universal language of joy, while a few young fans even joined the band onstage for an impromptu dance party.
Source: https://island.lk/country-roads-comes-home-to-sri-lanka-to-celebrate-35-years-of-music-for-a-cause/
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