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SIDATH SOMASUNDARA THE UNSUNG HERO IN MUSIC, LEADER OF SLBC ORCHESTRA POSSESSING UNASSUMING PERSUITS – By Sunil Thenabadu The Sitar named initially as ‘Setar” is a plucked four stringed instrument originated from the Indian subcontinent used predominantly in Hindustani classical music The instrument was invented in the 18th century, and arrived at its present form in 19th-century by. Khusrau Khan, an 18th-century figure of the Mughal Empire has been identified by modern scholarship as the inventor of the sitar. According to most historians, he developed the sitar from the ‘Setar”, an Iranian instrument Used widely throughout the Indian subcontinent, the sitar became popularly known in the wider world through the works of Ravi Shanker beginning in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The advent of ;oud culture during the mid-to-late 1960s set a trend for the use of the Sitar in western popular music, with the instrument appearing on tracks by bands such as ...

Professor Dayarathna Ranathunga an incomparable doyen in Rajadhari music arena for over five decades – By Sunil Thenabadu Dr.Ranatunga Arachchige Dayarathna Ranatunga popularly known as Dayarathna Ranatunga,was born on 29th October 1940 is a doyen in Sri Lankan music arena is an celebrated singer and a proficient music director and composer of music melodies . One of the most honoured singers of Sri Lanka, Dayarathna is considered as an icon in Ragadhari music in Sri Lanka.The duet ‘Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi’ it is learnt that was the first song telecast in the ITN in 1979 when the channel was launched. Dayaratne was born as the youngest child to a family of six siblings in Nawala, Nugegoda. His father, Charles Peter Ranatunga, was a school Principal and his mother, Dona Maslin Kolombage, a typical housewife. He was educated initially at Ananda Sastralaya ,Kotte. Dayarathna reminisced that he used to walk from his dwelling ...

Feb 5, 2025 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Buddhist University College, Professor Dayarathna Ranathunga, Professor.Amara Ranatunga, Sri Lankan music, Sunil Thenabadu, TV Derana

Manoj Peiris” SREE THAAL MUSICAL BAND NOT DEPLOYED IN TV DERANA MUSICAL PROGRAMS – By Sunil Thenabadu Image Source : facebook As many are aware I am a former executive at prestigious Bank of Ceylon for 34years who turned to be a free-lance journalist having joined the Sunday Leader newspaper as a sports journalist having visited the media box to report on international cricket fixtures, thereafter having got a passion to write articles on various worthwhile topics which were published in all English Newspapers in Sri Lanka which I continue to date. Most articles have been published in the Sunday Times mostly on popular artistes which have thrilled the readers as I had been successful in compiling them with many data not published in any media.All readers of English newspapers in Sri Lanka know me by name as a household name. Apart from my journalism involvements I am a keen follower ...

Nov 24, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Anil Barathie, Christopher Paul, Janaka Wickremasinghe, late Lakshman Wijesekera, late Lionel Algama, late Neela Wickremasinghe, Manoj Peiris, SHRI THAAL, Sri Lankan music, Sujatha Attanayake, Sunil Thenabadu, Visharada Manoj Pieris

SADUN PERERA PERHAPS THE MOST POPULAR TRENDING VOCALIST AT THE SUMMIT OF FAME – By Sunil Thenabadu Wellaweediyage Sadun Chathuranga Perera popularly known as SUDUN PERERA born on 19th march 1994 a native of Katubedda now living in his own house in Rukmale Pannipitiya had commenced his singing career as a lyricist has come a long way today as the most sought after singer for indoor ,outdoor concerts and for overseas concerts mostly in Dubai and in a few European countries. Sandun had initially come to fame as a ‘Dummy” singer for production houses who sings according to the music composer before the true artiste named sings for the recording. This can be achieved or performed only by a vocalist who is capable which is however usually entrusted to the music composer. After recording may songs which had become trending with millions of you tube viewers Sadun having been nominated many ...

Nov 4, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Adaraya Agamaki, Amuthuma Malak, Arabi Kumari song, Ath Alla Durak Gewala, Ayeth Warak song, Dubai performances, Dukaka Denna Epa, Dummy singer, European concerts, Godak Adare, indoor concerts, male singer of the year, music production houses, Oba Mage Hadawathe, outdoor concerts, Pooja Karannam song, popular Sri Lankan songs, popular Sri Lankan vocalist, Sadun Perera, Slim Kantar People’s awards, Sri Lankan artist, Sri Lankan music, Sri Lankan music industry, trending singer, Warada Piligannawa, Wedi Warusa, YouTube streaming records, YouTube trending songs

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 eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Adjudicator, classical music, Derana Dream Star, Hindi Songs, Krishan Karunaratne, Little Star, Mahesha Sandamali, Masters in Music, Music Academy, Music Career, Music Duo, Music Education, Music Teacher, music videos, Playback Singer, Playback Singer in sri Lanka, Reality Competition, Runner Up, Signis awards ceremony, Sri Lankan music, University of Kelaniya, Vocal Training, vocalist

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 eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Priya Suriyasena, Sri Lankan artist, Sri Lankan celebrity, Sri Lankan classical music, Sri Lankan cultural icon, Sri Lankan music, Sri Lankan music awards, Sri Lankan music education, Sri Lankan music history, Sri Lankan music industry, Sri Lankan music influences, Sri Lankan music legends, Sri Lankan music teachers, Sri Lankan musical concerts, Sri Lankan musical heritage, Sri Lankan musician, Sri Lankan playback singer, Sri Lankan pop music, Sri Lankan singer, Sri Lankan traditional music, Sumathi awards

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

LEGENDARY INDRANI PERERA REMINISCED AFTER SIX DECADES OF DOMINANCE IN MELODIC ARENA – by Sunil Thenabadu Indrani Perera is the celebrated Sri Lankan singer and playback singer labeled as the “Nightingale of Sri Lankan music” who was along with Clarence Wijewardena and Annesley Malewana are known as the “Original Sinhala Pop Trio”. She was born in Borella ,a resident of Rajagiriya is the second of three girls in the family. Her father, Abeypala Perera was a Buddhist, mother, Muriel Perera was a Christian. She has one elder sister, Mallika and one younger sister, Iranganie. Indrani studied at Presbyterian Girls School in Regent Street., Clifford Girl’s College and later at Stafford College to study medicine having been interested to be a doctor. Indrani had been an avid reader focusing mainly on Martin Wickremasinghe’s novels. She had studied Kandyan Dancing in the school but had been following, singing mainly English songs. Her sister Mallika ...

Oct 25, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Annesley Malewana, Clarence Wijewardena, Dilhani Duwani, Gamini Fonseka, Indrani Perera songs, LIONEL ALGAMA, Music, Original Sinhala Pop Trio, Sri Lankan music, Three Sisters, WD Amaradeva

Recollecting Music Icon Legend RA Chandrasena – by Sunil Thenabadu DURING BRIEF LIFE SPAN OF ONLY 56 YEARS HE HAD ACHIEVED INCREDIBLE REPUTATIONS AS A PROFICIENT COMPOSER OF MUSIC, A SINGER, TEACHER, A DRAMA /FILM / LIGHT SONGS MUSIC DIRECTOR MORE OVER AS AN EXCLUSIVE MENTOR TO SO MANY KEY MUSIC PERSONALITIES IN OUR MUSIC WORLD. There is no lasting spot for exploits and fame or you may quote Mark Anthony’s phrase. ”The good that one does is often interred”. The veritable truth of this statement is often witnessed in contemporary lives.Lofty and amazing feats of human endeavor very often failed to be lauded and commemorated by the state. Memories linger only in the minds of the fellow citizen. Human memories being frail they very often fade away. Queerly, however, the two state televisionbroadcasters have decided toair a two-hour commemorative programs titled appropriately as “NomiyenaSihinaya” and “PeoLegend” tohonorpast legendsA legend who ...

Sep 27, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Carol Cart Singer, music director, NomiyenaSihinaya, Singer, Sri Lankan music, Sri Lankan Sinhala audiences

Patrick Denipitiya the music maestro, icon, the musician who has contributed most to native Sri Lankan music having revolutionised our music for over three decades – by Sunil Thenabadu Patrick Denipitiya was born into a family with ten children in Kotahena. His parents were Coronalis Denipitiya, a railway station master and Mary Simona ,née Fernando housewife. His siblings were named Sunny, Benedict, Paul, Andrew, Anne, Edward, Anton, Bertram, and Milton. Patrick had studied at St Benedict’s College, Colombo initially and finally at St. Aloysius’ College in Galle as his father was stationed in Galle. While at St Benedict’s College been a very bright student had even taught junior students in mathematics under a ‘banyan’ tree within the school location. Patrick had been a very bright student in class his father had wanted him to become a doctor, had even gained admission to the medical college having bought him all compulsory ...

Sep 20, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Cyril A Seelawimala, Fr. Mercelyn Jayakody, George Leslie Ranasinghe, Karunaratne Abeysekera, KDK Dharmawardene, Premakeerthi de Alwis, Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan music, Sri Lankan Sinhala music industry, St. Benedict's College, Sunil Shantha