Bruce Bumstead

Music student’s serenade to raise money for trip

Gifted not only with a luxuriant mane of black hair, a dazzling smile and expressive eyes, 23-year-old Janaka Welihinda also possesses a rich baritone voice.

On Sunday, the BU School of Music student will be sharing his talent for a special Mother’s Day event entitled “Music for Mothers.”

Welihinda will be singing for his supper, so to speak, at the Lady of the Lake Cafe, where he works part-time.

The proceeds of this event will help him embark on a six-week program at Opera Nuova in Edmonton.

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