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SINGING QUEEN WITH UNPARALEL LINEAGE RUVINIE DUNUWILLE REMINISCED – By Sunil Thenabadu Ruvinie Dunuwille was born to a distinguished-up-country high-class family with unprecedented lineage on Dec 17 1964.Her father’s Loku Amma her grandma Molly Dunuwille was married to Hon, DS Senanayake which is ample testimony to the unparallel lineage of her family. She had studied at Matale BMS College. She has not had any hereditary affiliations to any kind of art but only innate talent.. While in school she had won first place for singing when she was very young. Her passion for music had begun when she was at the tender age of only seven years. She had been initially dreadfully inspired by Indrani Perera’s everlasting hit song ‘Dilhani Duwanee’. She had sung initially sung this particular song in a musical contest adjudicated by a panel consisting of veteran musicians Narada Dissasekera and Rohana Beddage where she was adjudicated as the ...

Feb 26, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Keerthi Pasquel, Rotary Club of Sri Lanka, Ruvinie Dunuwille, Singer, Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan female singer, Sunil Thenabadu

ABHISHEKA WIMALAWEERA vocalist, play-back singer, lyricist, author cum entrepreneur – By Sunil Thenabadu Being able to control pitch to develop further is one of the prime fundamental aspects of singing, we do know that a good singer like Abhisheka Wimalaweera typically should possess exceeding control over the pitch of her voice singing sans strain going through her range with relative ease. Since she was a toddler her parents Sunil and Damayanthi Wimalaweera, the former was a film director, lyricist and author had identified Abhisheka’s innate talents for singing had been adamant to pursue a singing career for their only child. her Father’s elder brother was Sarath Wimalaweera, the renowned announcer. As she grew up she had improved her vocal control under the guidance of her mentor Sangeeth Nipun Sanath Nandasiri at his music school in Nugegoda which had made a huge impact on her talents with different vital elements ...

Jan 2, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Abhisheka Wimalaweera, lyricist, Singer, Sri Lankan singer

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

Koch in the spotlight…again Alston Koch in Bali with Chairman of World Tourism Network, Juergen Stienmetz Source : island Singer Alston Koch, of ‘Disco Lady’ fame, who was in town last month, in connection with a film project, was in the spotlight again when he visited Indonesia for TIME 2023, the first global summit by the World Tourism Network (WTN) and hosted by Indonesia, in Bali, from 29 to 30 September. President of SUNx Climate Friendly Travel Club, Geoffrey Lipman, with the Chairman of the World Tourism Network, Juergen Stienmetz, had this to say about Alston: “As part of the SUNx Climate Friendly Travel Club we are bringing in to perform, at the Gala Dinner, Asia’s ‘King Of Pop’ and Platinum award winning recording artiste Alston Koch with a brand new Climate Friendly Travel song ‘Let Me Take You To An Island’ to be released on the night dedicated to the ...

Oct 13, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Alston Koch, Juergen Stienmetz, Singer

The Doobie Brothers – 50th Anniversary Tour – Sydney 2023 The Doobie Brothers are an American rock band that formed in San Jose, California in 1970. The band’s early music was rooted in rock and roll, blues, and folk music, but their sound evolved to incorporate elements of soul, funk, and country. The band is known for hits such as “Listen to the Music,” “China Grove,” “Black Water,” and “What a Fool Believes,” among others. The Doobie Brothers have sold over 40 million records worldwide and have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band’s current lineup includes founding members Tom Johnston and Patrick Simmons, as well as longtime member John McFee. Michael McDonald joined the Doobie Brothers as a singer, keyboardist, and songwriter in 1975, after the departure of founding member Tom Johnston. McDonald brought a soulful sound to the band’s music, and his distinctive ...

Apr 8, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged 50th Anniversary Tour, keyboardist, Music, San Jose, Singer

A KELLY KLASSIC – “THE MASTER AT WORK” – by Des Kelly Quite possibly THE BEST Country Artiste, ever. MERLE HAGGARD, is the Master at work in this KELLY-KLASSIC entitled “I knew, the moment I lost you”, dedicated quite possibly to one of the five women he married. The song shows Merle at his very best, a/Song-Writer, Singer, Fiddle-player, Guitarist, Band-leader, & Entertainer who sadly passed away on his 79th birthday. Desmond Kelly. (Mr.Music) (Editor-in-Chief)… e’Lanka. ...

Apr 1, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged Band-leader, Fiddle-player, guitarist, Merle Haggard, Singer

Melantha Perera launches solo career at the Walawwa in Melbourne – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Melantha Perera has over the decades cut a niche for himself as a singer, songwriter and a pioneer of acapella in Sri Lankan music. His achievements don’t end there having been part of some of the best bands in Sri Lanka including Mirage, and his hunger for more, apparently knows no bounds. An inner lust for exploring further horizons has seen him set up music schools and his current music workshop Riversheen school of music has gained wide acclaim and popularity among budding musicians in the Island of great musical talent. Hailing from Moratuwa in Sri Lanka, widely acknowledged as the country’s music capital, Melantha is from a family rich in music background, his parents, siblings and children following a God gifted talent. His brother Rukshan is a case in point being a highly respected musician ...

Feb 27, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Australia, Desmond De Silva, Melantha Perera, MUSICIANS, Singer, Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan music, Walawwa

MADANI MALWATHTHAGE NOBLE ERUDITE ACTRESS, IN ALL MEDIA AT PINNACLE OF CELEBRITY IN A SPARKLING VOYAGE – by Sunil Thenabadu Madani Malwaththage when young her ambition had been to be a singer and a music teacher which Madani’s father had realised her talents had sent her to the music class at Mulgampola conducted by Asoka Perera and Ananda Perera brothers duo which she remembers to date. Then at Sarasavi Uyana Maha Vidyalaya it was Sandya Jayakody was her music teacher who had taught her ‘sarigamapadanisa’, then at Kandy High school she was taught music by teacher Mangala Samarasiri Sir, where in addition to singing she was taught the violin too.She reminisces that even to date she is contact with her gurus. At home there had been a cassette recorder and a number of cassettes of Malini Bulathsinghala, Karunaratne Divulgane, Gunadasa Kapuge ,Deepika Priyadarshini Pieris which her father had bought , which ...

Jan 10, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged actress, cinema actress, cinematic actress, Deepika Priyadarshini Pieris, Dittala Kala Gola, Gunadasa Kapuge, Karunaratne Divulgane, Madani Malwaththage, Malini Bulathsinghala, Nalan Mendis, Singer, tele drama

VETERAN SINGER NIHAL NELSON BIDS ADIEU AT THE AGE OF 76 YEARS – By Sunil Thenabadu Image Source : onlanka Nihal Nelson has been in the limelight of our music arena for over five decades possessing a deep bass strong voice which is a a rare singing voice, With self-confident, passion ,innate talent, commitment, patience, determination having the ability to accept criticism and rejection. Nihal like other singers tend to be a predominantly artistic individual, meaning that he is all the time creative not at all in a hurry having patience to learn allowing for self-expression. He is innovative, which means that he is usually quite a natural performer self-learning all the time without any mentor after his humble beginning. It is purely Nihal’s innate skill which he possesses for his singing capacity which is sans any hereditary affiliations. Nihal Nelson the singing prodigy able to sing pop, soul, balia, rhythm ...

Dec 13, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Nihal Nelson, Singer, Sri Lankan artist, Sri Lankan songwriter