Saturday, September 29, 2012

Deepika Priyadarshani

MIDI Songs For Deepika Priyadarshani




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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