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Anushka fusions academic and sensible expertise to attain aesthetic triumph,possesses a Masters in Sociology studying for PhD in Music – By Sunil Thenabadu Late Visharada Neela Wickremasinghe’s heavenly voice signals tonal decorated artistry If she lived she would be seventy four years old on the 30th March 2024. – By Sunil Thenabadu Reminiscing Dr. Lionel Algama: Music Maestro, Gifted, Innovative Musician, with Multiple Talents – By Sunil Thenabadu in Brisbane Sujatha the genius female musician in the annals of our history – By Sunil Thenabadu

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Anushka fusions academic and sensible expertise to attain aesthetic triumph,possesses a Masters in Sociology studying for PhD in Music – By Sunil Thenabadu Anushka Madhubashinie in a native of ‘Devata’ a village close to Galle , an area in the south of Sri Lanka where one sees a rich and unique cultural and traditional folk art, dance and music, famously known as low country folk art, dance, and music. From her small days she got an opportunity to move with this culture frequently. It has become a great stimulation to develop her interest in ethnic art and music. Since her school days sha had loved studying various folk cultures and folk music styles in Sri Lanka particularly Fishermen Songs, Ritual songs, Harvest songs and Lullaby songs etc. Her first dream came through when she got admission to the Ethnomusicology program at the University of Visual and Performing Arts in Sri Lanka. ...

Mar 30, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged ,
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Late Visharada Neela Wickremasinghe’s heavenly voice signals tonal decorated artistry If she lived she would be seventy four years old on the 30th March 2024. – By Sunil Thenabadu Image Source : hungama Late Visharada Neela Wickremasinghe’s  heavenly voice signals tonal decorated artistry If she lived she would be seventy four years old on the 30th March 2024. Visharada Neela Wickremasinghe’s voice  bears a signature Sri Lankan female voice, at the same time, possessing the attributes of a versatile South Asian singer, has been employed with facility in songs which music themes were derivative from diverse traits of music in equally diverse musical civilizations. Throughout her trailblazing career, Neela preserves her signature Sri Lankan female voice, principally when she sings songs with Western melodies. At such times, she is extraordinary in her ability not to be influenced by Western, Hindustani, or folk music motifs.  she wanted to be faithful to the ...

Mar 29, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged , , , , , , , , ,
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Reminiscing Dr. Lionel Algama: Music Maestro,  Gifted, Innovative Musician, with Multiple Talents – By Sunil Thenabadu in Brisbane Image Source : dailynews Dr. Lionel Algama the renowned and gifted musician, innovator teacher and composer passed away in the wee hours of Sunday at a private hospital after a brief illness. He was 74 years old at the time of his untimely demise on the 18th May 2008. He was a contemporary of famous musicians Dayananda Gunawardena and Pandit Amaradeva. In addition he was a ‘A’ grade singer, in Hindustani and Bengali as well, examiner, ‘A’ grade instrumentalist in ballet – stage – films – Teledrama – director, conductor, inventor of the original instrument called the ‘Soorthar’ and the sophisticated ‘Sree Veena’ which took him about 15 years to perfect. He made an enthralling demonstration of the ‘Sree Veena’ as far back as 1979 at a musical recital at the Bharathiya Vidya Bhawan (UK Centre), ...

Mar 28, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged , , , ,
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Sujatha the genius female musician in the annals of our history – By Sunil Thenabadu Image Source : facebook ‘Weera Matha’  Visharada  Dr Sujatha Attanayake, the musical genius acclaimed as one of the most popular vocalists, commenced her pivotal career in music when she was just eight years when she sang a song at the then Radio Ceylon ,to the music  composed by AJ Kareem.Since then she had not looked back apart from deploying diverse techniques such as Gamak, Tan, Meend, and singing styles such as Khayal, Dhruvpad, Tarana and Dhamar that measure their theoretical and animated values, the guiding philosophy of the inventiveness of music  artistry. Sujatha could play many musical instruments conquering the Harmonium and Sitar, also excelling  in composing notations in quick succession.   Sujatha could sing in numeral styles and languages including  Tamil and Hindi sans any clue of the slenderest Sinhalese inspiration, and when she sings a song in the ...

Mar 27, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged , , , , , , , , ,
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ANDREA JONES  POSSESSES  A MASTERS IN INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT (MBA), GROUND HOSTESS AT AIRPORT AVIATION PVT LTD- ON COURSE TO BE A PSYCOLOGIST A CELEBRITY TO BE EMULATED-A ROLE MODEL HOUSEWIFE – by Sunil Thenabadu Image Source : hirufm gossip Andrea Jeniffer Jones is already a celebrity been the beloved husband of celebrated renowned character actor, comedian  talented vocalist Rajitha Hiran Charmika Fernando with the pseudonym Ping Pong. Andrea is a staunch Christian ,an Indian by origin born on 11th May 1986 to parents Patrick Jones native of Bombay and Pathiranelage Don Audrey Almeida of Sri Lankan origin. She has only one sibling, an elder sister Patricia Tania Jones employed as an Air Hostess in an airline in Abu Dhabi. Andrea possesses distinctive characteristics deviating from the typical adult female  possessing an emphatic emotional melting heart, an exemplary housewife ,extends unwavering support to counterparts has a robust sense of integrity. Andrea possesses perseverance in ...

Mar 16, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged , , , ,
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MAHESHA SANDAMALI – RENOWNED VOCALIST ,RUNNER UP IN DERANA DREAM STAR,ADJUDICATOR IN A REALITY COMPETITION,PLAY BACK SINGER,POSSESSES A MASTERS IN MUSIC FROM UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA,TO COMMENCE HER OWN MUSIC ACADEMY. – By Sunil Thenabadu Image Source : facebook Quote by Billy Joel “ I think music is itself is healing. It is an explosive expression of humanity. It is something we are all touched by no matter what culture we are from , everyone loves music Mahesha Sandamali hails from Veyangoda, parents are from a typical middle class family father with a bit of a knowledge in music perhaps with some hereditary affiliation, which may have induced Mahesha to love music from her younger days Mahesha had acquainted with music predominately singing after she had been involved in concerts and competitions in Daham Pasel etc. Mahesha had gone to a Montessori in Bemulla then at her schools Initially up to the ordinary ...

Mar 14, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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VETERAN EVERGREEN RENOWNED VOCALIST PRIYA SURIYASENA FELICITATED AT THE 29th SUMATHI AWARDS CEREMONY WITH THE U.W SUMATHIPALA MEMORIAL AWARD- ONE TIME LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – By Sunil Thenabadu Image Source :  wikipedia Priya Suriyasena was born on 27 October 1944.His name was popularly made to be known as Priya Suriyasena by Premakeerthi de Alwis as a popular artiste he considered should have a musical name. Priya first emerged as a talented local singer with the guidance of his father Jamis Appuhamy who was a poet a resident of an upcountry middle class family in Nattandiya in the Puttalam district. Priya was the only son among four siblings. He had acquired hereditary affiliations in art from his father who was involved in arts as a poet of repute,His mother was A.M. Podi Menike a typical housewife .Priya has had his primary education in Nattandiya Primary school and the Secondary education GCE O/L ...

Mar 8, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Nostalgia of evoking courageous labours of Hon Late Gamini Dissanayake in conquering Test status – by Sunil Thenabadu The endeavours of the late Gamini Dissanayake, while holding several Ministerial Portfolios other than spearheading the Mahaweli project, have helped vastly to uplift to a large extent the basic living standards, especially of the average citizen and made a tremendous impact on the economic revival of the country, which is of course is no exaggeration. Besides being dynamically engaged in our development progression, he found the time to be actively involved in the game of cricket; having held office as the President of the Board of Control of Cricket in Sri Lanka, (BCCSL, now known as Sri Lanka Cricket,SLC) from June 1981 to June 1989 and thereafter, for a brief period of four months, immediately prior to his tragic death in 1994; during which period he made loads of momentous contributions. Throughout the tenure ...

Mar 6, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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From humble beginnings, The Saga of the self-made Billionaire-Jagath Withana – By Sunil Thenabadu The spotlight on the few success stories often conceals the fact that most people face financial struggles at some point in their lives. The concept of the “self-made” millionaire – or billionaire even – is one that has been popularised by media and society. We often hear stories of individuals who supposedly came from humble beginnings, worked tirelessly, and then amassed incredible wealth .While their dedication, hard work, and ingenuity are undoubtedly commendable, the term “self-made” is misleading, and frankly incorrect. The truth is, no one becomes successful in isolation; every single person who has any level of success has benefited from some form of support, be it direct or indirect, along their journey to success. Jagath Pinnawadu Withana is one of the five siblings born to parents both government servants attached to the  judiciary and ...

Mar 3, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged
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England battered and bruised against India owing to  suspicious DRS reviews – by Sunil Thenabadu The accuracy of the Decision Review System (DRS) has been one of the major talking points in the ongoing IND vs ENG Test series. Visiting captain Ben Stokes had on a huge suspicion  already questioned the accuracy of the technology of the DRS  after suffering the biggest-ever defeat against India in Rajkot. Coming to Ranchi, the English camp was adamant to win but dealt with another shocker when former captain Joe Root was given out in the second innings on Sunday. leg before wicket to Ashwin. England began their second essay with a 46-run lead but it turned out to be challenging for them to battle against India’s three prong spin attack of Jadeja, Kuladeep and Ravichandran Ashwin, the latter having produced a couple of early breakthroughs, removing Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope on consecutive deliveries. He ...

Feb 29, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged , , , ,
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