Remembering a great artiste Source:Island on his 25th anniversary The late, and great Clarence Wijewardene is one artiste who will never ever be forgotten – when it comes to music. It was Clarence who revolutionised the Sinhala music scene, and it was his creations that brought into the limelight, what is now referred to as ‘Sinhala pops.’ His very first band, the Moonstones, electrified the scene with their special brand of Sinhala pops and, from that point onwards, hits after hits followed. Before long, several others decided to follow in the footsteps of Clarence and the local scene began to reverberate to his music…and style. ...
Dec 11, 2021
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