Saturday, September 29, 2012

W. D. Amaradeva (Amaradewa)

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Wannakuwatta Mitiwaduge Don Albert Perera  (born 5 December 1927) in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka better known by his adopted name Amaradeva, is a Sri Lankan vocalist and musical composer. Primarily using traditional instruments like sitars, tablas and harmoniums, Amaradeva incorporates Sinhala folk music with Indian ragas in his work.
In the mid-1950s, Amaradeva in his Janagayana project consulted experts of the Kandyan dance tradition like Pani Bharata, Kiriganita, Gunamala, Ukkuva and Suramba in his path to understand what constituted Sinhala folk music. Noting that it mostly revolved around a single melody, he decided to add verses that would lead up to the central melody which would now be a chorus thus forming two parts (unseen earlier in traditional Sri Lankan music) removing restrictions that had existed earlier. In doing so, Amaradeva created a uniquely Sinhalese music style that stayed true to folk tradition while incorporating outside influences. His work was vital in the creation of the sarala gee genre practiced subsequently by artists like Victor Ratnayake, Sunil Edirisinghe and Sanath Nandasiri.

Source:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W._D._Amaradeva

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Adawan U Denethin Galana
Aradana



Victor Rathnayake

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Victor Ratnayake (Sinhala:වික්ටර් රත්නායක) (born 18 February 1942) is a popular Sri Lankan musician. He was the first Sri Lankan musician to hold a live one man concert; His concert known as "SA" was first performed in 1973, and was an instant success. Ratnayake credits his success to his "fitting blend of Western music with Ragadari classical music." [1] His songs deal with diverse themes that vary from love, to patriotism and Buddhism.

Matara Achchi is the first film he composed music for and it's Sandakada Pahana song sung by Sunil Edirisinghe is still very popular among Sinhala music fans. Ratnayake also has composed music for films like Siribo Aiya, Podi Malli, Sarungale, Hulawali and Athuru Mithuru.

Ratnayake was born in a small village near Kadugannawa. His father, Rathnayake Veda Mahaththaya, was an apothecary and sang "noorthi gee," a type of Sinhala folk songs. Victor got his first instrument at the age of nine when his father presented him a harmonium for his birthday. He studied singing and various instruments under musician Cyril Perera at the M.G.P. Institute in Mulgampola in his teens. In 1963, he began attending the State Music College, now known as the Institute of Aesthetic Studies. He wrote his first song, an ode to Lord Buddha, in 1964; it received play on radio stations run by the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation.

In 1966, Ratnayke joined the Ministry of Education as a music instructor, and was assigned to a post at Eththalapitiya Maha Vidyalaya in Bandarawela. He would later look back to his days as a teacher in his song "Sihil Sulang Ralle," which described the beauty of his surroundings that he noted as he travelled on the train to the school. The lyrics were penned by Sena Weerasekera on Ratnayake's recollections.

 Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Ratnayake

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Andura Bindinata Rayak Dawalu 
Api okkoma rajawaru
Andura bindinnata rayak dawalu

Rookantha Gunathilaka

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Rookantha Goonatillake (Sinhala:රුකාන්ත ගුණතිලක) (born 5 September 1959) is a popular Sri Lankan singer, songwriter and composer. Rookantha started his career as a solo singer in late 1980s. He frequently duets with his wife Chandralekha Perera.

Rookantha is one of the most successful musicians in Sri Lankan pop industry. His albums have sold around 10,000 copies in Sri Lanka. He known as the person who added latest electronics sounds in late 80's for his songs.

Rookantha Goonatillake was born in Kegalle to a middle-class family in Sri Lanka. From his young ages, Rookantha loved music. As a result, his parents sent him to a music teacher nearby to teach him to play the keyboards.

Rookantha once said in a radio interview that this teacher was not that friendly and punished him several times for not using correct fingers. Also, he found out that he is getting restricted to what the teacher wanted him to learn.

He learned music at his school, St. Anthony's College, Kandy from great musicians such as Stanley Peiris and Cyril Brown.

Soon, Rookantha gave up his music lessons, and started to play his very own songs, according to his way. By doing so, Rookantha had the opportunity to experiment with new songs.

Rookantha Goonatillake originally in 1976 pursued a career as a composer. In 1985 he found himself without a singer to provide the vocals on one of his compositions, "Bambara Pahasa." With a deadline hanging over him, Goonatillake provided the vocals himself beginning his career as a singer.

His song "DIGANTHAYE" featured in the "WORLD CHART SHOW" produced by RADIO EXPRESS in L.A during the late 90's. Rookantha has got awards as: BEST PLAYBACK SINGER OF THE YEAR 1994 ('Suwanda Danee' from film 'Saptha Kanya')and 1995 ('Siyumali Rosa Malee'from film 'Chitti' )

He recently appeared as one of the main judges in a reality talent show "SIRASA SUPER STAR" (American Idol concept) Rookantha's most recent album was named "MAIME INDAN" which was released on the 21st of August 2005 along with his wife Chandralekha's album named "MAGE ADARE",during their exclusive show, "RU SANDA RAE The Concert" at the famous BMICH in SriLanka.

Rookantha has released 5 albums.His first album was "AADARA REKHA" released in 1983. His second album "BAMBARA PAHASA" in 1988 and sold over 150,000 copies. His third album "DIGANTHAYE" in 1992 and sold over 100,000 copies. His fourth album "CHARUKA" in 1997 he is a very inersion actiing

 Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rookantha_Gunathilake

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Anatha Maruthe Kunatu Sagare
Anganawoo, Geethe Gayuwa
Ape pothe liya nathi
As deka piyana nidaganna mata ba
Anatha Maruthe

Kasun Kalhara

Midi Songs of Kasun Kalhara Jayawardena



Kasun Kalhara was born in Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka on June 17, 1982. His mother late Malini Bulathsinhala who was veteran vocalist and father H.M Jayawardena also a famous musician. He was a student of Premasiri Khemadasa also was a member of Khemadasa's opera orchestra.

His music career started with Indrachapa Liyanage in year 2000. at this time his mother was a big supporter to make his career and she was very proud about every steps of her son. once a newspaper interviewer was asking from her "what is the most memorable day in your life?" then she answered "The day Maestro Kemadasa hugged and wished my son Kasun Kalahara, following his first musical concert, That warm hug from Master Kemadasa guaranteed that Kasun had a genuine talent and a clear future".

Kasun has held couple of concerts very successfully collaborating with other artists such as "Kasun Kalhara Live in Concert", "Kasun Kalhara Unforgettable Live in Concert", "The Black Red White Concert"

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kasun_Kalhara

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Adara Mal Wala Pata Kiyannada
Heenayaki Mata Adare (adaraniya wassane)
Ananthayata yana para dige





Gypsies

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The band was formed in 1969 by Anton Perera, a confectioner at the Glucorasa company, composed of his five sons (Sunil, Nihal, Piyal, Nimal, Lal) - all of whom had recently completed high school. Lead singer Sunil Perera, schooled at St. Sebastian's College, Moratuwa and St Peter's College, Colombo. Anton renovated a portion of his house on Galle Road (in Ratmalana) into a recording studio and began recording their first album. In the thirty years that followed, many changes have occurred in the group's membership that have led to the eight members present today. Sunil Perera and Piyal Perera are the two surviving members from the original line up.
Their early success was due to a series of 5 LPs they released in the 1970s (entitled Dance With the Gypsies). In the 1980s the group released their first audio cassette containing their novelty hit "Kurumitto" ("Dwarfs"), which is a cover version of Dutch musician Father Abraham's "The Smurf Song". With the arrival of CDs in Sri Lanka, they released their first CD Gypsies Gold containing 17 songs and following its success there, with two other CDs, Dance With the Gypsies and Singyore, both well received as well. The group has since released other CDs and continues to enjoy success. Sunil Perera and the Gypsies are world famous for their Sri Lankan baila music. The Gypsies have also successfully collaborated with other Sri Lankan stars like Desmond de Silva. They are also credited for having the first ever biala non stop medly. They are known for their hit song "I Don't Know Why" as well.
Their first performance out of Sri Lanka, as the resident band at the Delhi Taj for three months, was followed by successful tours in foreign countries where many Sri Lankans now reside, such as the UK, Singapore, U.S., New Zealand, Australia and Canada.
They are a highly paid band in Sri Lanka, since they constantly perform at parties, dances and perform at many sold-out concerts.
The long standing female vocalist of the group, Coreen Almeida, and Sharon Nesaduray, better known as "Lulu", have left the group. Radhika Rajavellu is the latest addition to the band after the departure of their well known female vocalist Ginger (Judith White).


 Source:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gypsies_(Sri_Lankan_band)
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Amathaka Karanna epa

Clarence Wijewardana

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Clarence Wijewardana (August 3, 1943 – December 13, 1996) was a Sri Lankan musician who pioneered the use of electric guitar in Sinhala music. He is said to have revolutionized Sri Lankan music in the 1960s and is often named as the father of Sri Lankan pop music - having influenced performers in ranging from W D Amaradewa, Premasiri Kemadasa to Athula Adhikari. His music is often characterized by simple melodies built around a melody that features the electric guitar - this style may be best illustrated by the song Malata Bambaraku S..

 Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarence_Wijewardena


Andura ira sanda nagi me yame
Andura Ira sanda nagi (2)
Adareta kiyana kath bolanda unata
Ala dola piruna kumbura saru una

Gunadasa Kapuge

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Gunadasa Kapuge (August 7, 1945 – April 3, 2003) was a legendary Sri Lankan musician. He was well known among Sri Lankans due to the philosophical background of his music renditions and lyrics selected for his work. Kapuge's one man show called "Kampana" was a historical advent of the Sinhala music industry.

Kapuge was born on August 7, 1945 either in the village of Miriswatte in the Galle district or in the tiny village of Thanabaddegama in Elpitiya. Being the second of eight siblings, he attended Karandeniya Central College up to grade five and the latter part at Dharmasoka College in Ambalangoda, where he initially studied science before switching to music. In 1963, he left Haywood college of music, where he was studying at that time, to follow a degree course in India. In late 1960, Kapuge joined the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation and in 1969 he worked as an operational assistant and in 1975 started out as a programme producer. In 1981 he was appointed in charge of the music section of the Rajarata Sevaya and later on promoted to the position of the controller of the station. Rajarata Sevaya is one of the provincial radio stations of the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation. He later married Prema Withanage in 1978.


 Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunadasa_Kapuge

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Ahasa usata naga giyata

Shirly Waijayantha

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Atha sithijaye hadata ruwin


Keerthi Pasquel

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Keerthi Pasquel is a pop musician from Kandy, Sri Lanka.
Pasquel has taken on main roles in teledramas such as Charulatha, Gawwen Gawwa, Tharu and Sara

As a singer and a musician who has been performing for more than three decades and receiving many accolades, Keerthi was the founder of the 'Pasquel Sound of Music' in 2006. A school to teach voice training and instrumental music for those who wish to be professionals in today's music industry. At 'Pasquel Sound of Music', leading musicians train students the swift methods in mastering a musical instrument. These include the likes of Harsha Makalande, Chandrasena Hettiarachchi and Pasquel himself

Pasquel has also won many awards in Sri Lanka. In 1996 he was honoured with an international award from the World Science Council in Japan, where he competed with musicians of repute from 13 countries.

Keerthi launched a praiseworthy project called 'The Child' with the aim of entertaining children of various orphanages in the country, with the intention of recognizing the capabilities of these destitute and orphaned children. In 2005 'The Child' collected sponsorship funds mainly went towards the rehabilitation of the orphaned children from the Boxing Day Tsunami of 2004, and to give them a future to look forward to. This is an on-going project by Pasquel, organizing not only musical shows, but also dramas, films and amateur talent shows for the lesser fortunate.


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keerthi_Pasquel

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Adare sitha sanasana adare


Shihan Mihiranga

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Shihan Mihiranga is a Sri Lankan singer, composer and songwriter. He finished in fifth place on the first season of Sirasa Superstar, an idol program in Sri Lanka on the lines of American Idol. He released his first album 'Dreams of Shihan' in 2006. Then in 2008 he released his second album, Dreamz 2 - My Life.
He studied at De Mazenod College, Kandana. His father Tyronne Bennet is a Sound Engineer who is currently employed in Bahrain.
In Sirasa Superstar season 4 which was renamed as 'Generation 4', Shihan compered the program along with Nirosha Perera.
Also, he was featured on and vocalized the theme song of Sirasa Superstar, Generation 4.
His album, Dreams of Shihan, won the Most Popular Album award in 2006.
He currently acts as the Brand Ambassador for Mobitel Smart 5, and Tiara Rollo cake
(Nodakin gas balla mata nam moo penna ba)



Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shihan_Mihiranga_Bennet

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Ada thaniyen ma



Priya Sooriyasena

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Apa Hamuveema wenweema


Priya Suriyasena is a Sri Lankan popular vocalist and lecturer in music who embarked his music career through the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) in 1972.

M.L.D. Priyadharsha Suriyasena Liyanage was born to the parents of an up-country middle-class origin, in Nattandiya in the Chilaw district. His father is late M. L. D Jamis Liyanage and mother is late A.M. Podi Manike. He was the only son in a family of three. He had his primary education at Nattandiya Primary School and completed his GCE O/L and A/L at Madampa Central College in Puttalam district.
His father who was a poet. As a student Suriyasena won several prizes after participating in musical programmes. One of them is UNESCO talent competition in which he won the first prize.
After his A/L from 1968 to 1971 he sat for external exams conducted by the government musical college ‘Heywood’ and obtained a diploma in music. Afterward he joined the government as a music teacher and recorded some of his original songs which were aired in SLBC in 1972. At this stage he shortened his name from Priyadharsha to "Priya".

After the release of his first four songs Suriyasena became a heartthrob of youngsters in 1970s. His first four songs (‘Sarathasa niwa’, ‘Mata wasana’, ‘Heta davase’ and ‘Andura Andura mage’) were recorded for the corporation in 1972. ‘Andura Andura mage’ was written by Rohana Fernando and ‘Heta davase’, ‘Sarathasa niwa’ and ‘Mata wasana’ by the late veteran lyricist Premakeerthi de Alwis, and Suriyasena wrote the music for the songs.
The release of “Sudu Parevi Rena” (hit song) brought Suriyasena up to one of the top singers in 1970s bringing a controversy at the time where the Sri Lankan government prohibited broadcasting the song through radio channels for a period of time.
Suriyasena released one of the first music audio cassettes in Sri Lanka under the guidance of Wijewardene under the Tharanga label. His popularity was raised with the Sarasawiya Award for "Kendan Yannam," a song from Sena Samarasinghe's Aethin Aethata (Movie) in 1984.
In 1996 with the album “Sunflowers with Priya”, he brought a new musical generation to the country grossing revenue over Rs. 8 million for the album and becoming the most popular singer in the country.[citation needed] “Sudu Parevi Rena”, “Ratakin Eha”, “Jeewithe Mage”, “Etha Ranviman, “Kendam Yannam”, “Neranjana”, “Mulu Muhudama”, “Pathum Pireela”, “Apasu Enawa”, “Mata Wasana” and “Me Paalu Mawathe” became hits once again with the music of the famous music band “Sunflowers”.
His hit song “Etha ranviman” became the most popular song in 2006, developing controversies between Suriyasena and Sirasa Super Stars.

Suriyasena started his career in 1971 as a music teacher for Kelaniya Gurukula College whilst also as an on stage singer at the same time. After about 10 years of service Suriyasena left his teaching career giving priority to his music career.
The veteran music directors who conducted music for his songs were Lal Thenabadu, the late Sarath Dassanayake, Stanley Peiris, Sarath de Alwis, late Clarence Wijewardene and Ranjith Perera. Suriyasena directed music for songs such as ‘Adaraniya Neranjana’, ‘Heta davase’, ‘Mata wasana’, ‘Sanda ma gawai’, ‘Mage samarum pothe’, ‘Ekama vidiye’, ‘Mohathaka suwa dena’ and ‘Gelawata banda wu muthu pote’ (neckless tied to the neck). Some of the veteran vocalists who had their music directed by Suriyasena were M. S. Fernando, Anton Jones, Milton Mallawarachchi, Punsiri Soysa, Mervyn Perera, Gratien Ananda, late Mervyn Mihindukula, Chandralekha Perera, Freddie Silva and H R Jothipala.
At the beginning of 1990s Suriyasena was leaned towards cassette production business where he started “Luckshitha Trade Centre” and released cassettes that were highly grossed of MS Fernando, Punsiri Soysa H.R Jothipala and Champa Kalhari.
He was also a play back singer in many films which were Mal kekulu in earlier 1980s, song ‘Bindu bindu kandulu sala’ duet with Shayami Fonseka and music directed by Sarath Dassanayake and produced by Sena Samarasinghe. Further he sang in many other films like ‘Selinage Walawwa’, ‘Mudukkuwe Juliet’, ‘Hariyanakota ohama thamai’, and ‘Pina paduna da’. In ‘Ethin Ethata’ he sang a duet with Milton Mallawarachchi to the music direction of Sarath Dassanayake ("Kandan yannan ran mal mala dala") which won an award by “Sarasaviya” (Sarasavi Sammana) in 1980s. In the film Suhada Sohoyuro he played a minor role. However, later Suriyasena gave up singing as a play back singer focusing only on stage. In 2006 he sang a duet “Gimhanaye” with Samitha Mudunkotuwa for the film ‘Kalu Sudu Mal’ as the male playback for Kamal Addaraaarachchi.


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priya_Suriyasena

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Apasu enawa mage hitha ibi gamane


Namal Udugama

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Apa Hamuveema wenweema

Deepika Priyadarshani

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Deepika's education career includes a Bachelor of Music, Vocal Visharad (First Class) degree awarded by Bhathkande Sangeeth Vidyapith Lucknow, India in 1990. She holds a Master of Arts (Mass Communication) Degree from the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. Her thesis was a comprehensive study on Sinhala songs that were banned during the 70's, 80's and 90's.  The Government of Sri Lanka awarded Deepika with a Presidential Scholarship to continue her further studies to strengthen the music industry of the country.

Her career as a music teacher started in 1989 and it has been a successful, diverse and a rewarding service up to date. She continues as a Music Teacher in Vishaka Vidyalaya, Sri Lanka. During her teaching career she taught at Gorkana Vidyalaya, Panadura and Anula Vidyalaya, Nugegoda.  She received  the Best Trainer award at the  Western Province  School Music and Dancing Competition  organized by The Ministry of Education in 1992, 1998, 1999, 2001 and 2005. She also won the Best Trainer award at the  All Island School Music and Dancing Competition in 1998, 1999, 2000,  2004, 2006 and 2007. In 1992 her Aesthetic Institute, “Saundharya Shalikawa”, was established to extend her services to children preparing for local and foreign examinations in music. As a Music Director she has produced a number of  Children’s  musical programmes for radio and television channels.

Deepika has co-authored a book (a research study) titled "Traditional Characteristics of the Modern Son" which deals with various forms of poetry, song and drama of Sri Lankan culture. She co-produced an album of 20 popular songs  which is accompanied by a booklet that has lyrics and Western and Oriental music notations (the first of its kind in Sri Lanka).

Vishradh Deepika Priyadarshani is not just a voice— She is a unique artist who displayed a vision from the beginning.  She paved the way to meaningful popular songs that are applauded by generations for decades. She talks to people with love – “Kaviya oba” or “Numbata Inne Mang Vitharada”. At the same time she is a pacifist who sang “Saroja” which is hailed as one of the best peace songs in Sri Lanka.

All arrangements are underway to bring out for the first time, a yet untitled Biography of Deepika Priyadarshani written by renowned Journalist, Artist and Presenter Buddhadasa Galappaththi giving details of Deepika’s life and work. This is planned for the same day the news CD is being released at the BMICH on Saturday, 18th September 2010.


Source:  http://deepikapriyadarshani.lk/

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Anna balan idikada langa


CT Fernando

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Cyril Tudor Fernando (January 28, 1921 – October 21, 1977) was a popular Sri Lankan singer.CT Fernando entered music in the 1940s. He was praised by critics for the themes and wording of his songs like "Vana Bamaru," "Bilinda Nelwa Ukule" and "Rosa Male." His other popular songs include "Lo Ad Giles Male Tarawa" and "Mariya Mawu Kuse."

 Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C._T._Fernando

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Ambaruk Sewanalle
Ambili Mame oba mokada karanne
Ane dingak Innako

H.R. Jothipala

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Jothipala was born the first child of a middle-class family from Southern Sri Lanka.  He attended St. Lawrence College in Maradana and St. John’s College in Dematagoda. Jothipala would visit tea kiosks during this period to hear music as his family didn't own a radio.

Jothipala made his debut as a playback singer on Cyril P. Abeyratne's Surathalee singing, "Siriyame Sara," in 1956. Prior to this he had recorded a song for the late Sirisena Wimalaweera's Podi Putha. This song didn't make the final cut, as the Indian film composer on the film didn't consider Jothipala's voice good enough.

Jothi has said that he contemplated taking his life when he went with his friends to watch Podi Putha and found out that his song was not included. Later when Surathalee producer Jabir A. Cader wanted to hear one of his songs to consider him for the film, Jothipala almost passed on the offer as he did not possess enough money to create a record. He was helped out by veteran musician Stanley Omar who financed him for the sum of 35 rupees – a large amount of money at the time. Jothipala's song on the film, "Siriyame Sara," still remains popular in Sri Lanka, having recorded the popular number under the direction of T.R. Papa at Wahini Studio in India.

Jothipala has worked with many reputed directors of Sri Lanka. In the early stages of his prolific career, Jothipala got the chance to work with prolific film maker, Lester James Peries on the movie Sandeshaya. Jothipala sang the song "Puruthugeesikara" for the film, which was composed by the legendary Sunil Santha and written by veteran lyricist Arisen Ahubudu.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._R._Jothipala

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As deka wage hitiya dennata me mokada une
As deka wage hitiya dennata (2)
Adara mal pawane ( duleeka)
Amara Pem Lathawe
Andane Ai Sudu Manike


Greshan Ananda

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Greshan Ananda was renowned as a popular musician while having also made a name for himself as a talented film score musician, while he was considered by many as the best Sinhalese film score musician to have emerged in the country since the veteran artist the Late H.R. Jothipala.

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Adara Seenuwa 1 MIDI
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Dilidune Daruwane mage (Amma) 

T.M. Jayarathna

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Jayaratne was born in Dodangoda, Sri Lanka. He pursued higher learning at St. Anthony's College and subsequently Maliyadeva College. As a teenager Jayaratne trained as a violinist.
In 1966 Jayaratne began work as a music teacher at the Hewavitharana Maha Vidyalaya in Rajagiriya. He was drawn into singing by the head of the Folk and Research unit at the Broadcasting Corporation C.J.S. Kulathilaka who asked him to vocalise several Sinhala folk songs that included "Gana Thel Sadun" to be broadcasted over the radio.He recorded his first song in 1970.
Jayaratne debuted as a playback singer with "Lahiru Dahasak" written by Sunil Ariyarathne and composed by Premasiri Khemadasa. In 1978 he released his first cassette Tharanga Volume - 01.
In 1980 Jayaratne dueted with Sunila Abeysekera on "Hemin Sare Piya Vida" for the movie Hansa Vilak. The song was written by W. Jayasiri with music by Khemadasa and became a popular song in Sri Lanka.

Jayaratne is married to Malini Jayaratne and has two children. His son Isuru intends to enter the music industry like his father


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T._M._Jayaratne

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Amma sandaki


Sunil Edirisinghe

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Patikirige Sunil Jayapreethi Edirisinghe (Sinhala:සුනිල් එදිරිසිංහ) (born December 19, 1949 in Colombo, Sri Lanka) is a critically acclaimed Sri Lankan classical musician.Edirisinghe won the presidential award for playback singing in 1983 for "Maya Miringuva Pirunu Lo Thale" from Adhishtanaya. He was awarded the Swarna Sankha Award for playback singing in 1988 for "Thurulaka Hurathal" from Mangala Thagga and in 1990 for "Walakulak Gena Muwa Karamu" from Saharave Sihinaya. He has also won the Sarasaviya Award for playback singing in 1988 for "Thidasa Pure" from Sandakada Pahana and in 2002 for "Poronduwa" from Poronduwa


Edirisinghe was born the youngest of seven children to Patikirige Edirisinghe and Ushettige Elizabeth Perera; he grew up in Waragoda Kelaniya amongst a blooming rubber industry.

Edirisinghe began his schooling at Sri Dharmaloka Vidyalaya in 1955. He moved on to Sapugaskanda Maha Vidyalaya in 1968 and subsequently Delgoda Kalyana Pradeepa Pirivena where he worked on his A/L exam

After completing his secondary education in 1969, Edirisinghe began working for the Government Printing Corporation. He debuted as a playback singer that year singing "Sandakada Pahana" for his brother Satischandra's film Matara Achchi. The song was composed by Victor Ratnayake and written by Wally Nanayakkara.

Edirisinghe studied music at Visharada P.V. Nandasiri's Academy of Music and University of Laknaw, India in the early 1970s. In 1975 Edirisinghe graduated with first class honors from the prestigious Bhathkhande Academy of Music in India. He joined the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation soon after. In 1980 Edirisinghe released his first cassette Chandra Mandala

 Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunil_Edirisinghe

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Ada deegeka Giya oba mata
Mage amal biso

Chandana Liyanarachchi

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Ahala Mal Pipena Dewata Dige


Jayantha Dissanayake

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Ahase Polowe Sagare Daskam Paa


Charitha Priyadharshani

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Edward Jayakody married singer Charitha Priyadarshani in 1991, and has a son Chandeepa Sharanath and a daughter Sharanya .


"I'm Charitha Priyadarshini Peiris," she laughs. "And I was born on October 19 in 1967;" she has no intention of hiding her age. "I'm getting grey. But I'm not worried. It's a sign of maturity," she says. But I (the writer) personally feels she still leads. "No...no... both Edward and I lead a very normal, simple and down-to-earth life," she smiles.

Charitha still lives at her birth place at Mirihana, Nugegoda adjoining the Mirihana Police Grounds, which is the ancestral home of her mother Pushpa Wijeratne. "My mother died in 2001 after a brief illness. It's a great void," she sighs. Charitha's father, Ariyadasa Peiris was also one time a famous radio artiste who had introduced many young, up and coming singers to the nation. And Edward Jayakody was also one such young singer who stepped into the field through these programmes.


Charitha is the youngest of the family. Her sister, Malika was never interested in stepping into the field of arts. Nor did their father Ariyadasa like the idea when Charitha showed interest in becoming an announcer.

But even when she was at school at Anula Vidyalaya, Nugegoda, not a single school ceremony passed without it been compered by Charitha. "Hmm... school days were fabulous. Our class was one of the best classes in the grade comprising nine senior prefects and students with aesthetic talent.

Even Deepika Priyadarshani Peiris who has been among the top singers in Sri Lanka was also in our class. Ours was a very united class. Even if we saw somebody in a bad mood, we would crack a joke to make her smile. I studied Kandyan dancing under Mrs. Daya Nellampitiya and Christine Dissanayake at school. But I took part in musical programmes through out. I was in the Eastern band and played almost all the instruments. I did guiding and netball..hmm.. that's all," she says.

"The biggest mistake I did in my life was deciding to do Bio science for my A/Ls. My father wanted me to become a doctor and never liked me stepping into the field of art. But since 1984, I have been getting involved with programmes the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation.

It was my father's younger brother, Jayantha Peiris who gave me a helping hand to enter SLBC. And my mother was also with me through out encouraging me. So after A/Ls I joined SLBC full time. 'Sonduru Sevena' in 1985, was my first programme.

I lent a voice cut for. It was a live programme. I became a Relief Announcer in 1994, a News Reader in 1995 and then a Drama Artiste after a few years. I studied music under Edward and then under late Victor B. Perera and passed the SLBC test as a 'Grade A' singer as well," she reminisces.

Charitha has been conducting the lottery programme 'Shanida Vaasanava' for the Development Lotteries Board and has been at ITN for the past 21 years. "When I started it I was just 19 years old. Apart from that I presented 'Kala Rasanga', a weekly news in the arts field with Francis Wanniarachchi on ITN. At present I present 'Mathakaye Randunu Gee' on Saturday from 3.00 to 4.00 pm, and 'Eda Api Dutu Chithrapatayakin' on Sunday at 4.30 pm.," she says.

"Dalmalamu Api Eka Iti Pahanak" composed by Pushpa Ramlani and the melody by Charitha was sung by more than 100 popular female singers in Sri Lanka - both young and old on the International Women's Day in 1998. And since then this song is the theme song of the International Women's Day up to day.


Source : http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2008/02/17/spe07.asp



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Friday, September 28, 2012

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Mervin Perera

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 Dec 07, Kalubowila: One of the most popular Sri Lankan singer and musician Mervin Perera died this afternoon at the Colombo South Teaching Hospital in Kalubowila.

According to family sources Mervin Perera had suffered from diabetes for sometime and he was hospitalized at the Kalubowila Hospital for the past few days.

Mervin Perera, a father of three children, was born on September 21st, 1940 at Kuda Payagala in Southern Sri Lanka.

A Catholic, he learned the first notes of music from his father Herman Perera, a music master, who first taught him how to hold a violin.

Following fathers guidance young Mervin entered the Kalayathanaya in 1959 and after six years of training, started his teaching career as a music teacher in a remote village in Ampara.

Completing almost 50 years in the music arena, Mervin has come a long way since his days as a member of the village church choir.

Mervin Perera has many lilting melodies to his credit and was much loved by Sinhala music lovers.

His songs such as ‘Sanda midulata enawa’ and ‘me nagaraya’ were popular among Sinhala music fans.

An icon of the Sinhala music industry at one point, two years ago he released a collection of Sinhala songs after a long interval of 12 years.

The collection entitled 'Suwanthethi Kusumaka' comes almost a decade after the CD 'Nilupul Yuwale' of the veteran singer-composer who has already enriched the local music with many melodious tunes.

Among his most memorable songs are 'Oba Dedunna', his debut released in 1972 which turned out to be an instant hit, 'Me Nagaraya' and 'Adare Ran Bingun' which have earned him accolades from both the adult and the young generations.

 Source: http://www.colombopage.com/archive_08/December7145440RA.html

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Damith Asanka

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Sujatha Aththnayake

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Sujatha Attanayake, whose voice had been silent for many years, will reawaken her voice in the coming year. The news will definitely arouse the temptation the fans had for her voice. As Attanayake revealed to the Artscope she will host a concert to raise funds for the welfare of war heroes.

"When I sang Yuda Bime Avi Gata my son was in grade six. He later joined the army. I never thought I will have to face the same fate. Now I feel the meaning of the song I voiced long time ago." Sujatha recalled old times.

Dedicating a son for a worthy national cause is dignity to a mother though the suffering of loss will live forever in her heart.

"I went to Pooneryn where my son went on his no-return journey. I visited some camps close by too. Our sons who dedicated their valuable youth to a national cause wait for a good lifestyle. I have a right to talk about them. The progress of welfare programs should accelerate. That's my idea. That's why I'm going to sing for them." Sujatha said.

Speaking of local music education Sujathat opined the conditions are in a sorry state.

"Our education system still doesn't give priority to aesthetic subjects to the extent they deserve. No wonder our young generation is so much confused. If you want to check my logic simply look at most students. They are terrible and they don't think or feel the value of a colleague's life. That's why they assault each other till blood comes out. I am sure they would not stop the assault till they see the blood of the victim. That's the status of schools. The situation within the universities is of course no exception. The principal reason is that they lack opportunities to immerse their minds in aesthetic subjects. They don't know how to sing, how to dance, how to draw or how to play a musical instrument. They are only vulnerable to music which is not music. That's just a hustle and bustle." She explained.

During the 1971 insurgency no student from any music college was killed or abducted on suspicion. This was because people living with music cannot trouble others. Music can bring them sensitivity, virtues and gentleman qualities.

"On the contrary the modern student engages in music or other aesthetic subject, and later has to quit the subject as they come to grade 10. They have to give up music for English Literature. Parents and teachers emphasize on English since the language is a must. But it will be too late when the country fathoms the mistake they did by depriving the students of the opportunity. Since I worked with education sector I know what it lacks the most is people with common sense to work on policies and schedules." Sujatha opined.

Speaking on music programs which save the day for electronic media she expressed her disappointment. "A singer or a musician cannot come to a higher position overnight. It requires much dedication and knowledge. But what these TV channels do is crowning an apprentice with a large number of SMS votes. Crowning is not that necessary. Recognition of a singer with inborn talents is the necessity. Then those people who can sing well but have no sound music knowledge should be given that. Since they are not given with what they need, they come before people as stars overnight and go into oblivion in no time. According to my perspective these reality shows are tomfoolery to the very word."

Music comes in association of virtues. Most budding vocalists have no idea about this aspect. They sing just for money. They want themselves to get marketed. In fact media should be responsible for this negative development, Attanayake said.

"You can see how loathsome those girls, who dance showing off their bodies, are. I was a dancer myself too sometime back. So I can notice the wrong gestures in these dancers. They mislead the ignorant audience."

"I am not an artiste who sings hosannas for anyone," Sujatha stresses, "that's why I can talk in this manner. I have that dignity being an artiste who is true to what I learned."

 Source: http://www.dailynews.lk/2010/12/15/art01.asp

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Adare Mandire Sandaluthala Eliwela

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Somathilaka Jayamaha

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Anil Barathi

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Clarence, Anil and Anesley have been house-hold names in the 1970s Sri Lankan pop scene. Clarence led the western music to suit Sri Lankan audience thus forming his band Golden Chimes back in 1970 in which Anil was a member.

Anil Bharathi was so popular with 'Ma Adarey nangi' track along with 'Tikiri Mali', 'Ada wey irudina' and 'Sandai Tharui'.

'Ma adrey nangi' has been one of my favourite tracks and this is my recording from the radio back in the school days.

 Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPoQuzY14m8

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Ada Wei Hiru Dina

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Chamika Sirimanna

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Me Chamika janaprasad sirimanne was born in 1980-10-17 at kaluthara. Dun my studies at kalutara vidyalaya from primary to A/Ls. My life was begun surrounding a musical back ground. my grandfather was a lecturer of music which was Mr. Siril Sirimanna and my father was a saxophone player Mr. Susil Sirimanna I had per formed and won many awards on my music carrier
Such as
Thurunu shakthi on year 2000 : 1 st at Kaluthara district
Turunu shakthi on year 2003 : 2 nd at Kaluthara district
Turunu shakthi on year 2005 : 1 st at Kaluthara district
The turning point of my life was Super Star that I had came to final 24

In my carrier I had peformed with number of bands
In 1997 : Super shine
1998 : veracions
2001 : Upul & the gang
2005 to 2006 Rajiv & the clan

I had done several albums , on 2006 may : The super stars of tomorrow (Torana) (Mix Albm) ,Api wenwena tharamata, samawela matakiyanna.

2006 : nov- sanda raginiya (mix album) , sandarajiniya , mage duppath as deka

2007 march Lassana Aththatu (Own Album) (Nilwala)
Api wenwena tharamata song had got the SLIM awards

2007 as the peoples song of the year

 Source: http://music.lk/talents/profile.php?profile_id=97

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Nalin Perera

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Led by Nalin Perera, 'Marians' created difference in local music scene with its first unplugged show two years ago at the BMICH. Following the immense success and demand by their fans, the band performed a number of shows here and abroad in the countries Middle East and the Europe within last two years.

With unplugged show, Marians introduce a variety of musical styles including jazz, country, western and classical to some of the Sri Lankan songs. Among the songs in the list are popular evergreen hits like, H. R. Jothipala's "Oba Nidanna Oba Nidanna" and "Neela Desa Pura", some calypso songs including "Kadukare" and "Sandak Negi Sandak Dile". Among the English songs Marians will play "Hotel California", "More than I can say", "Holiday", "She got the look", "This Love", "Summer Time", "Let it be" and Spanish hit "Mariachi" together with some Hindi songs.

The 'Marians' consists Prasanna Rosa (lead guitar/ acoustic guitar), Dileepa Mangala (piano), Ajith Ruwan (rhythm guitar), Chaminda Silva (bass and classical guitar), Subash Punyasoma (drums), Jayantha Kandabadage (percussion), Hector Dias (saxophone/ vocals), Shivantha Fernando (vocals) and the leader Nalin Perera (bass guitar and vocals).

 Source: http://sundaytimes.lk/081116/TV/sundaytvtimes_09.html

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Mala Milina Wela Suwanda Gala , Anjalika

Edward Jayakody

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Edward Jayakody (born April 6, 1952 in Kegalle, Sri Lanka) is a Sri Lankan musician, singer and composer. Jayakody had directed the music for hundreds of Sinhala films and television serials; he has also composed many songs for children's programming ("Koppara Koppara").

Jayakody won the Swarna Sanka Award in 1987 for Best Male Singer for the film Gedara Budun Amma. He won Best Music Director in 1979 and 1980 for the plays Nidane and Aparadaya Saha Danduwama

Jayakody was born Jayakody Arachchige Don Edward Timothy Jayakody, the sixth child of Don Raphial Jayakody and Victoria Jayakody on April 6, 1952 in Hettimulla, Kegalle, Sri Lanka. His family was Catholic. Jayakody received his early education at Bandaranaike Junior School, and received his secondary education at St. Mary's College of Kegalle. He joined the church choir while attending Bandaranaike and learned music while at St. Mary's, under teacher H. Samarapala.


During the period from 1968 to 1976, Jayakody participated in the Maliban Guwan Thotilla and in amateur music programmes. He entered the Government College of Music in 1976 (presently the Faculty of Aesthetic Education of Kelaniya University) and during that time took part in music programmes conducted by popular musicians. At that time he started releasing cassettes and his career took off.

He was the music teacher at Nalanda College Colombo in mid 1980s.

Jayakody's album Deduna Palama was released on April 6, 2003

 Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Jayakody

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Mohidin Beg , Mohideen Beig

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Mohidin Beg , Mohideen Beig


Mohideen Baig (1919–1991) was a popular Sri Lankan musician. He was a Muslim who moved to Sri Lanka from Salem in Tamil Nadu, India.[1] Beg's son, Ishak is also a singer but not that popular in Srilanka like his father was.[2] Baig has dueted with H. R. Jothipala, G.S.B. Rani Perera, Latha Walpola, Sujatha Attanayake and Jamuna Rani among others. He was also the only Sri Lankan to duet with Lata Mangeshkar.

Even though he was not a Buddhist, Baig sang a lot of Buddhist related songs. Because of his nature to support other cultures, he was one of the most influential multicultural/"multi-religious" figures in the Sri Lankan art history.

Baig was born in India and moved to Sri Lanka in 1932. Baig recorded his first song 'Karuna Muhude Namu Gileela' as a duet with K. K. Rajaluckshmi in 1934. He debuted as a playback singer in 1947 on the second Sri Lankan film Ashokamala.

Baig achieved fame singing songs like "Buddhang Saranang," "Maya," "Girihel Mudune," "Adara Nadiya Gala," "Pem Mal Mala," "Wella Simbina Rella," "Anna Sudo," "Thaniwai Upanne," and "Loke Sihinayak Wageya." In 1956 S.W.R.D. Bandaranayake gave him a "distinguished citizenship." Baig's popularity led to appearances at distinguished events like the first Independence Day Ceremony and the 1974 Non-Aligned Summit.

Baig won the Kalashoori Award in 1983 and 1987.



 Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohideen_Baig

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