Along with her identical twin sister Sherine (a member of Big Pig (1985–91)), Abeyratne has provided backing vocals for Models, INXS, and U2, and has toured the world with other bands.
In October 2018 Abeyratne confirmed that she is due to reform I'm Talking in support of Bryan Ferry's Australian tour from February to April.
[1] Their Sri Lankan-born parents, also have two sons; their mother entertained her children by playing piano and with her dancing, while their father shared his admiration of Louis Armstrong and jazz music.
[5] They appeared before Charles and Diana at the Rockin' the Royals concert in Melbourne in November 1985, which was head-lined by INXS and included Models and Kids in the Kitchen.
Abeyratne provided lead vocals for "Holy Word" (July 1986), the second single from the group's debut album, Bear Witness (August).
Up until then Zan had resisted being a full time member, I guess we wanted to reward her as being part of the band and for all the work she'd done.
[7] It was co-written by Clyde Lieberman and Eliot Lewis,[12] and was recorded in Los Angeles with Richard James Burgess producing.
In March 2018 I'm Talking's album, Bear Witness, was remastered and re-released on CD as well as an expanded version of 2× CDs with bonus tracks.
[18] October 2018 Abeyratne confirmed that I'm Talking is due to reform, in support of Bryan Ferry's Australian tour, from February to April 2019.