Sri Lankan warmth

April 1, 1998
Issue 
312
Culture

Sri Lankan warmth

By Kathy Pinkus

HOBART — Ray Pereira's band Bongo Fury brought some Sri Lankan warmth to the crowd here on March 26. The song, "There are many people out there like you", made the point that people can draw inspiration from one another.

Speaking about the growing number of angry, alienated people, Pereira said, "There needs to be links made ... to build community support". A visit to Africa three years ago inspired Pereira about the possibilities of community networks. He said Australia has "a veneer democracy", especially its lack of support for single mothers.

Bongo Fury is well worth seeing for a fun and entertaining evening.

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