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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 eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Dr Lionel Algama, LIONEL ALGAMA, musician, Musician in sri Lanka, Sri Lankan Musicians

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 eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Captain Chanaka Sanjeewa Attanayake, musician, Sri Lankan arts, Sri Lankan Female singers, Sri Lankan Legend, Sri Lankan Popular Artist, Sujatha Attanayaka Divisirita, Sujatha Attanayake, Sujatha Attanayake songs, Weera Matha

SHALIKA ISHAN MULTIFACETED MUSICIAN AT PINNACLE OF FAME AT YOUNG AGE ACCOMPLISHED FEATS NO MUSICIAN HAD ACCOMPLISHED IN THE ARCHIVES OF HISTORY IN SRI LANKAN MUSIC ARENA – by Sunil Thenabadu Image Source : Shalika Ishan Facebook Like all musicians Shalika Ishan too score highly on openness which means they are usually curious, highly imaginative and considered valued .They also tend to be at a high ebb on the measure of social responsibility, indicating that they desire for fair outcomes having a general concern for others in society. Behind all the songs and music that we hear, there are some untold narratives such stories of those musicians who dedicated their lives to music. Stories of each of their career paths are identified by them. In a competitive and saturated industry like music, one needs a lot of luck to thrive. Young Visharad Shalika Ishan (AGSI Kusumsiri) ) competent in vocal and organ ...

Feb 22, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Bellwood, Music, musician, SHALIKA ISHAN, Sri Lankan musician

Music maestro-genius Mahesh emulating legendary Dad Patrick Denipitiya – By Sunil Thenabadu Image Source : sundaytimes Mahesh Denipitiya possesses phenomenal musical scenery, director. composer, the flamboyant keyboardist, pianist, bandleader of ‘MaFF’ orchestra, needs absolutely no introduction being the son of the imminent music director composer, legendary Patrick Denipitiya. Obviously, the music he had inherited, runs through in his blood. However. Mahesh initially was more interested in computer hardware to become an engineer in that preferred profession. But like a duck taking to water he was predestined to grow to be a musician. A very well known accomplished now, in fact a household name in music having made enormous contributions to the music industry in our country becoming a maestro as a fabulous keyboardist, composer, pianist and a superior in music arrangements, perhaps even superseding the achievements of Father Patrick Denipitiya. Initially Mahesh had commenced with a guitar as a birthday gift ...

Feb 19, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Buddhist Bakthi Gee, f Mariazelle Goonetilleke, Kelum Srimal, Mahesh Denipitiya, music composition, music industry, musician, Patrick Denipitiya, Sagara Lakmal, Shakila Perera, Sirasa Super Star, Sri Lankan music industry, University of Moratuwa, Upul Sannasgala

Renowned Singer and Tele Drama Director Sunil Siriwardena Passes Away Source : Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – November 2023 Veteran singer, musician, and tele drama director Sunil Siriwardena passed away on 28 October at the age of 81. Siriwardena’s melodious voice and musical contributions have left an indelible mark in the hearts of Sri Lankans. His songs, including “Randu Veve Yalu Veve”, performed alongside his sister Chandrika Siriwardena, as well as “Pahan Tharuva Pravake” and “Dev Duva” were popular songs. The artists final wish was one of generosity and compassion. He requested that his belongings, which his sons do not need, be given to those in need. ...

Nov 1, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged musician, Singer, Sri Lankan, tele drama director

Bonny a sparkling voyage in celebrity as a vocalist/entertainer for over four decades having made an indelible imprint in the music arena – by Sunil Thenabadu Bonny Fernando a native of Sri Lanka was born in Trincomalee, while a toddler his family had moved to Kurunegala. He has had his education at St Anne’s College,Kurunegala later at St. Benedict’s College,Kotahena had possessed a innate talent for music specifically in singing. Bonny had received tremendous inspiration from the music legend Clarence Wijewardena while in school had been a member of the musical band ‘Freedom’ which was formed after Bonny had successfully sung in many concerts. Very often the group ‘Freedom’ was allied to the popular “Super Golden Chimes” led by eminent Clarence Wijewardena. By singing English numbers Bonny had initially showcased his innate talent for music vocals. Bonny was indeed fortunate to have got the opportunity to sing at the then ...

Oct 24, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Anne’s College - Kurunegala, Chat N Music, Clarence Wijewardena, Kandy Lake Club, musician, Singer, St Benedict’s College Kotahena, Star of Lanka, Sunil Thenabadu, Upendra Fernando

SARATH DASSANAYAKE MOST PROLIFIC MUSICIAN PRODUCED IN SRI LANKA REMINISCED – By Sunil Thenabadu Legendary musician Sarath Dassanayake one of the pioneer music composers in Sinhalese films who was instrumental in revolutionizing our film music not copying the Indian dominated Hindi and Tamil melodies. was born on 13th August 1942 as Deepa Milton Sarath Dassanayake to parents, father Don Dharmapala Dassanayake a businessman and mother Malalage Podinona Peiris a teacher, was the second in a family of six siblings, four brothers and two sisters in Katukurunda,Moratuwa. His initial education was at Anuruddha Vidyalaya ,Nawalapitiya where his mother taught. Later has had his education in a number of schools v.i.z., Nawandama Vidyalaya Je Ela,Shiksadana Vidyalaya,Laksapathi,Hunumullaa Central College and finally at Horana Buddhist school now called Don Pedrick Maha Vidyalaya Horana. Though not a studious student had passed the senior school examination in year 1957,In fact he himself had been surprised when he ...

Jun 14, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Chandralekha Perera, Dr Premasiri Khemadasa, films songs, Gratien Ananda, Heywood school of music Sarath, HR Jothipala, musician, Neela Wickramasinghe, Pandit Amaradeva., President Ranasinghe Premadasa, R Muthusamy, Sarasaviya awards, Sarath Dassanayake, Sinhala films, SLBC, Somapala Leelananda, Sri Palee Kala institute, T.M. jayaratne

DAYARATNE PERERA INCOMPARABLE INIMITABLE MUSICIAN CUM VOCALIST IN AN EFFERVERSCENT VOYAGE FOR WELL OVER FOUR DECADES – by Sunil Thenabadu Pathirage Dayaratne Perera popularly known as Dayaratne Perera is a native of Koswatta,Battaramulla, as his ancestors is a septuagenarian, born on 13th July 1952 is rare individual among human beings who effortlessly surpasses the majority of his colleagues in his vast familiarity in many fields, need to mention predominantly is a staunch Buddhist who could converse on any subject other than his familiar music sphere. At a television confrontation was once categorised as a philosopher possessing the basic ideas of knowledge, truth, right and wrong, religion and the extensive meaning of life. Dayaratne had been a passionate music enthusiast from his school days, has had ‘daham pasel’ education too.He had taken part in many amateur singing competitions as a youngster having tasted success. He recalls in year 1980 how he and ...

May 29, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Ajith Jayaweera, Daya De Alwis, Dayaratne Perera, Dharmadasa Walpola, HR Jothipala, KDK Dharmawardena, Ma Novena Mama, Mervyn Perera, Mohideen Beg, musician, Sanath Nandasiri, SLBC singer, Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation, Turin Jayaratne, TV Derana, Victor Ratnayake, vocalist

SANGEETH NIPUN, PROFESSOR, CHANCELLOR, A GRADE SINGER, SOUGHT AFTER PLAY BACK SINGER SANATH NANDASIRI DELIVERED MUSIC SPLENDOUR – by Sunil Thenabadu Image Source : hungama Professor Sanath Nandasiri one of the iconic singers ever produced my native Sri Lanka, prestigiously hold the position of current Chancellor of the University of Visual Arts and Performing arts. He was born on 15 February 1942 in Gothatuwa, close to Kolonnawa as the third child to businessman and building contractor, H. M. William Perera, and Dona Amalin Katugampola, a housewife. The parent duo had been staunch Buddhists who had participated in all activities in the family temple. Sanath had revealed that his father could sing well also his brother and sister but did not proceed beyondd singing at home. Sanath may have acquired his singing talents through hereditary affiliations and innate talent. He had completed his primary education from Gothatuwa Maha Vidyalaya thereafter at St. Matthew’s ...

Mar 28, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Abeywardena Balasuriya, iconic singers, Karunaratne Abeysekera Sanath Wimalaweera, Lamapitiya, Madawala S Ratnayake, Malkanthi Nandasiri, music director, musician, Nanda Jayamanne, Nirmala Ranatunga, Sandamalige Kathawa, Sewwandi Ranathunga, SLRC, Sri Lanka, YMBA Hall

EVERGREEN CHRISTO NOW PARALYZED IN TWILGHT YEARS – By Sunil Thenabadu Image Source : sundaytimes Ever green veteran oldest Sri Lanka’s living vocalist Adihettige Christopher Emmanuel Paul was born on 10th April 1936 as the eldest son of SA Paul who was an ex-serviceman and an employee of Registrar General’s Office from Moratumulla, Moratuwa. Christo as he is fondly called has had his education at St. Sebastian’s College Moratuwa. In his senior classes there had been famous Roy de Silva and Freddie Silva. The trio had been famous in wearing wedding attires to ‘gate crash’ wedding parties to eat and drink, then to vanish from the reception halls before getting apprehended. His close associates then were renowned musician Patrick Denipitiya, vocalists CD Fonseka, Maurice Dahanayake who were all senior. It was his music teacher in class Francis Perera who had identified his singing talents had advised him to go for Sunil ...

Nov 29, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged CD Fonseka, Christoper Paul, Maurice Dahanayake, musician, Patrick Denipitiya, Radio Ceylon, Sri Lanka vocalist, Sri Lankan singer