Soul Sounds Choir
Ranked with some of the most renowned choirs in the world, Soul Sounds have enthralled many an audience both in Sri Lanka and abroad with their ability to reach out to the soul with their passionate music.
This premier female ensemble, are true musical ambassadors of the country. Having started off as a school choir, their first win was at the Llangollen International Musical Eistedfodd in Wales, where they were first runners up in the Youth Choir Category in 2004, thereafter as Soul Sounds they won Gold Medals at the World Choir Games in Austria, and regularly give concert tours, having performed in India, China, Australia, Austria, Kuwait, France, the USA and Malaysia to date.
Soul Sounds is the only choir in Sri Lanka to record an international album, in 2004 when they were asked to record a single for a Tsunami project where Soul Sounds, shared the stage with Cliff Richard, Bill Wyman of the Rolling Stones, Russell Watson, Robin and Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees, Steve Winwood, Boy George, Chicago and others. They are directed by well-known musician and pianist Soundarie David Rodrigo. They have specialized in gospel music, with training from their International Conductor, Prof Mark Wilson, from the University of California, Berkeley.
For these girls, singing is soul searching. Their goal is to constantly better their standards, while reaching out internationally to appeal to their growing fan base, with the aim of showcasing Sri Lankan talent to the world.
