Photo: RNE, ColomboAn evening with percussion band SISU
Last updated: 24/02/2010 //
Norway’s premier contemporary percussion band SISU is here in Sri Lanka and will perform on Saturday the 27th of February 2010 at Lionel Wednt Theatre, 7 pm. There will be a special appearance by THAA, Sri Lankan Drum Ensemble. This event is funded by The Royal Norwegian Embassy and implemented by Concerts Norway, Sewalanka Foundation and Arusri Art Theatre. ENTRANCE FREE
SISU was established in 1993.SISUs approach exhibits an unquestionable joy of performance whether it is classic contemporary music or works with pop culture references. Their repertoire shows an impressive width and flexibility of musical expression and composition. The initial vantage point for SISU as an ensemble is contemporary music; their goal is to represent it in the highest quality. They have performed at many prestigious events and festivals and have toured extensively in Norway and abroad. SISU consists of: Tomos Nilsson, Marius Soebye and Bjorn Skansen.
The winners of 2009 Galle Music Festival, Njoy, hails from Kandy and will be the opening act for SISU. While specializing in unplugged instruments, Njoy mainly performs their own compositions with expertise and style.