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MUSIC EXCELLENCE DESMOND DE SILVA PASSES AWAY – By Dr Harold Gunatillake In memory of Desmond- Loss creates an emptiness in our hearts and the sadness is very deep Desmond and the clan met in Quakers Hill, at the Community Hall, entertained a crowded hall merrymaker, mainly Sri Lankans, with his favourite songs, including Baila. It was an awesome glorious night enjoyed by all. Produced by Dr. Harold Gunatillake October 29th 2017 Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and whilst the author will endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, eLanka makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the eLanka website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in this article for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore ...

Jan 10, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged by Dr Harold Gunatillake, Desmond De Silva

VALE’, DESMOND De SILVA – by Des Kelly That’s life, as they say. The “Baila-King”, as he was famously known, has passed away in Melbourne, aged 77. To say that I was shocked to hear the news early this morning, would have to be the understatement of the year. This same baila-king was supposed to be coming along to pay me a visit before heading back home to Sydney, and I was looking forward to it, then, this happens !!. I was both shocked and saddened by the news. I was not privileged to know Desmond in Ceylon because, when he began his professional showbiz career in our lovely Island home, I was already in Australia. I believe that one of the original “groups” he started off with, was called The Fireflies, followed by several other bands, before moving abroad. I did get to know Desmond much better, after he ...

Jan 10, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged BAILA KING, Chuda Manike, Desmond De Silva, Mamma No, Miss Sri Lanka

Legendary singer Desmond de Silva passes away Source:-adaderana.lk Veteran Sri Lankan singer and entertainer Desmond De Silva has passed away at the age of 77 in Melbourne, Australia. Regarded as the ‘King of Baila’, the legendary singer was born in Matara in 1944 while he launched his career in popular music in 1963 as the lead vocalist of the Fire-Flies. He also performed with leading Sri Lankan pop groups – ‘Spitfires,’ ‘Gabo and the Breakaways,’ and the ‘Jetliners.’ In 1976 he decided to form his own band, “Desmond and the Clan”, which performed in various countries in Southeast Asia, including the Maldives. Known for his popular renditions of Sri Lankan ‘baila’ music, Desmond celebrated 40 years in show business in 2019. He has had a string of baila hits including: ‘Polkatu Hande,’ ‘ Yaman Bando (Wally Bastiansz),’ ‘Chuda Manike,’ ‘Mamma No,’ ‘Miss Sri Lanka,’ ‘Hai Hui baby Achchi (Wally Bastiansz),’ ...

Jan 9, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Auckland, Bahrain, Desmond De Silva, Dubai, Hai Hui baby Achchi, London, LOS ANGELES, New Delhi, New York, Polkatu Hande, Rajasangabo, Singapore and Melbourne, Yaman Bando

Festive season looking good Source:Island …Down Under While health authorities, here, paint a rather bleak picture of the local scene, in the leadup to the festive period, Sri Lankans, Down Under, are gearing themselves up to enjoy the festive action…or will Omicron be a spoiler! Trevine Rodrigo, generally referred to as the man-about-town, in Melbourne, has this to say about the forthcoming activities… Fun loving Melburnians, who have been starved of interaction and entertainment, over the past two years, due to Covid restrictions, can look forward to a brighter New Year, and a hope for better things in ’22. The effects of the crippling pandemic have had an adverse effect on millions of outgoing people. So much so, that there is an evident split in the reaction to it. Not all are in the mindset of going out, anymore, while others are going berserk, enjoying the new freedom that has ...

Dec 2, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Desmond De Silva, Esric Jackson, TREVINE RODRIGO

Forging a path as a solo artiste in COVID times, a tough challenge says Tashni-by Nilanthi Amerasinghe Promotional poster for Kage Kawda Source:Dailynews Tashni Chaturangi Perera burst into the spotlight due to her scintillating voice, beauty and excellent showwoman skills when she took part in the popular television reality show Derana Dream Star Season 3 in 2011. She was placed fourth at this contest. At Derana’s request she then took part in Star Challenge Season 1 and Season 2, coming first in Season 1 and second in Season 2. Thereafter she joined three likeminded young women to form the singing foursome Kochchi. She left the group at the height of the group’s popularity as its other members were against her husband joining them when they were to tour foreign countries. She has since left Kochchi and is now forging a path for herself as a solo artiste. Q: Tell our readers ...

Oct 16, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Desmond De Silva, Desmond Rodrigo, Irene Liyanage, Ishaq Baig, Kage Kawda, Luke Henricus, Nalini Liyanage, SUNIL PERERA

Cameron Colombege – by Trevine Rodrigo (Melbourne) Top Melbourne entertainer and gifted musician Cameron Colombege who has entertained thousands of fans in all genres for many decades underwent a heart bypass at the Monash Medical centre in Melbourne. He suffered discomfort and was rushed to Monash Hospital in a stable condition before being diagnosed with several blockages to his arteries which needed urgent attention. An old boy of St. Peter’s College Bambalapitiya, Colombege has showcased his versatility as an exceptionally talented Keyboard player and Bass guitarist apart from being an outstanding vocalist. He has been instrumental in backing some of Sri Lanka’s best musicians including Desmond De Silva, Mariazelle Goonetilleke, and a host of others during a long and illustrious musical journey. In Melbourne, Colombege has played alongside some of the best bands going around such as Replay 6, Midnight Mist, Redemption and has now formed his own set up Ebony, which also has Esric ...

Aug 19, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged Cameron Colombege, Desmond De Silva, Mariazelle Goonetilleke, Midnight Mist, Redemption, Replay 6

“LOCKDOWN LARRIKINS” – By Des Kelly Tired of hearing the word ??, I don’t blame you. However, in Australia, our Medical facilities are 2nd to none, and if anyone who has taken a hatred to staying home, and staying safe, all they have to do is to ignore lockdown instructions, go out, mix around, only wearing masks if planning to rob a bank, and eventually catch the Covid bug, floating around it seems, everywhere, and, as sure as night is followed by day, end up in some hospital, which means that they would then have the expert services of one or more of these individuals that Desmond de Silva is messaging us, about. Thank you, Dssmond. I am sure that our e’Lanka readers will really enjoy this one. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. ...

Aug 9, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged COVID lockdowns, Desmond De Silva

Many Happy Returns of the Day – Desmond De Silva from eLanka! ...

Jul 13, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Desmond De Silva

Iconic Singer/Entertainer Desmond De Silva embraces technology to keep his fans spirits up through the pandemic….. With a home studio created, Desmond has continued to entertain his fans through a series of virtual concerts. Created and coordinated by Different Marketing Agency to lift spirits up through the pandemic Desmond has reached many fans, engaging with them in his own inimitable style. 2020 was set to be a packed year for Desmond with engagements here and overseas scheduled in his calendar up to December. Phyllis & Des returned to Sydney after two successive gigs in the UK which had them away and returning just in time to beat travel restrictions. As the pandemic spread across Europe, the first casualty gigs were the two scheduled in April in Milan & Paris over the Easter season. Flights and venues were cancelled and Des & Phyllis settled into enjoying life at home after years ...

Nov 1, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Arthur Spelderwinde, Budrin, Dalrene, Derek Cramer, Desmond De Silva, Felix and Mohan, Hassan, Maxine, Sohan Comments 0

“BAILA, AS I LIKE IT” – By Des Kelly Sometimes, a video comes to me, with content that I would love to share around, with as many people as possible, the reason being that I think it could bring a little happiness into what is a chaotic World, at the moment. “Baila”, or to be more precise, Party Music of Lanka, has been a favourite style of entertainment for thousands of people since the Portuguese introduced it into our homeland eons ago. ...

Jun 4, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, DESMOND KELLY, Sinhala songs, Sinhala Videos Tagged Desmond De Silva, Walter Bastiensz' Comments 0