LFP2019 an unforgettable tour experience! Thanks to a great band - Soeshiel, Mark, Jeroen, Anil, Asis, Surajh, Aidah, Ulrike, Edje, Laco, Dave, Dwight - tour management PUURee, the POA team and the vibrant audiences!
Powl Ameerali made his national musical debut in 1982 at the very first Suriname Popular Songfestival (Suripop), performing the winning composition “Gi Yu Wawan”.
At the time, he was lead-singer of Century. This band, further consisting of Winston Loe, Wim Bakker, Erik Refos, Lucas Ooft and Siegfried Gerling, was a pioneering group of Surinamese musicians who created original poku’s (songs) in Sranantongo, the lingua franca of Suriname alongside Dutch.
Other enduring classics produced by Century are “Safri,” “Net’ Alen”, “Saide Yu Gwe” and "Ef A Kan".
In 2002, Powl dropped his first solo album Switi Firi (Sweet Feeling(s)), containing several of these songs, rearranged and produced by Iwan van Hetten.
As composer and lyricist of the title track, Powl subsequently established himself as a songwriter, writing original music through the years across different genres including "Words I want to say", “Kresneti Firi,” “Met Jou Is Alles Anders”, “SO!”, "No Wan Dei" and "Lobi kon Fiti".
Latin music also has a special place in Powl’s musical journey. In the 1990s, guided by his buen compañero musical, Juan Navia, he became part of the Salsa On Sunday (SOS) band. A decade later, his collaboration with Masalsa resulted in his second album, SO!.
Powl has consciously embraced Sranantongo in his music, aiming to strengthen appreciation and pride regarding the Surinamese language, culture and musical heritage. At the same time, his repertoire reflects his versatility, reaching across English, Spanish, Dutch and other languages.
On his way to celebrating 45 years on the musical stage in 2027, Powl continues to share his passion for music through his songs and performances, bringing his *Switi Firi*, his sweet feelings for music, to audiences everywhere!
Release of another self-penned single ‘Lobi Kon Fiti’ arranged and produced by Marco Wongsosemito.
Performing at the 50 Year Srefidensi Concert @ The Doelen Rotterdam
After 25 years back on stage as the lead vocal performer in Suriname’s oldest theater, Theater Thalia. This time with a mother’s day special ‘Wan Neti Gi Mama’ in collaboration with HB Media.
‘No Wan Dei’ reached no.1 on several Surinamese Radio charts for 5 weeks and was voted ‘Best Written Song/Song of The Year’ at the 8th Su Music Awards
Release of Powl’s self-penned single ‘No Wan Dei’ - in a ‘Lobi.Firi.Prisiri’ collab with Mark Westfa who arranged the track, performed the acoustics and co-produced with Marco Wongsosemito.
Suripop XXI performance together with Waldino Belfor and the choir Hope & Togetherness - first runner-up ‘Kenki Yu Yeye Tide’ composed by Clint Fazal Alikhan & Ricky Cheng A June.
The Lobi.Firi.Prisiri concerts, a collaboration with PUURee - three cities, five shows - an unforgettable tour experience!
Back at Kwaku Festival (after 15 years) having great fun in the rain with Masalsa!
Representative of Surinamese music at Carré's 125th celebration
First time Kwaku Festival performance, a wonderful experience!
Back at Suripop after four years performing the winning and the runner up, "Ef A Kan" (1) and "Brasa Mi" (2), a duet with Silvy Singoredjo both composed by Siegfried Gerling and Erik Refos
Performance at the first Suripop, singing the winning song "Gi Yu Wawan", composed by Wim Bakker and Erik Refos
Lead singer from this group of Surinamese musicians dedicated to compose their own songs
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