High Commission of India

Colombo

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Press Release

Performance by Ms. Sonam Kalra & The Sufi Gospel Project for "Sangam: Festival of India in Sri Lanka 2015-2016".

High Commission of India in Sri Lanka, is happy to announce performances by award winning singer, Ms. Sonam Kalra and her brainchild, 'The Sufi Gospel Project;' as the next event under 'Sangam: Festival of India in Sri Lanka 2015-2016'.

Ms. Sonam Kalra & The Sufi Gospel Project will be performing at the Galle Literary Festival at Hall de Galle, Galle, on January 15, 2016 (8:00-9:30 PM), and in Colombo at New Kathiresan Hall, on January 16 from 7:00 PM onwards.

Ms. Sonam Kalra has been trained in both Indian and Western traditions of music. She has trained in Hindustani Indian classical music under Smt. Shubha Mudgal and in western music- Opera, Gospel and Jazz under Hur Chul Yung and Ashlee Clement in Singapore.

 'The Sufi Gospel Project' is a unique genre of music, which blends the many voices of faith, through poetry, prayer and music to create one universal voice of faith.

Ms. Kalra's all inclusive definition of Sufism and message of Peace and Oneness has made her a popular voice at prestigious festivals and venues around London, Colombo, Singapore, Pakistan, Oman, Kuwait, Lebanon, Tunisia, Mauritius, Egypt, South Africa and the United States of America. She has performed in over 15 countries in the last two years.

Ms. Sonam Kalra & The Sufi Gospel Project's song, "Man Manam", which featured on MTV's Coke Studio, won her rave reviews and her new song 'BOL speaks' about using the power of one's voice to make a change

She is the recipient of the Devi Award 2014  instituted by The Indian Express newspaper for her innovation and creativity in music as well as The L'Oreal Femina Women Of Worth Award 2015 for Excellence in Music and the Performing Arts.

The performances are being co-sponsored by ITC Group of Hotels and their subsidiary, WelcomHotels Lanka Pvt. Ltd. along with a premium wine maker from India – Sula Wines.

ITC is globally acknowledged for its sustainable development initiatives, being the only company in the world, of its size, to achieve three major global environmental distinctions of being carbon positive, water positive and solid waste recycling positive.

ITC's first investment overseas is in Sri Lanka, inspired by the rich cultural ethos of the country, its history and architecture. The Project, ITC One,  is located  off the iconic Galle Face Green and comprises a luxury hotel and residencies.

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