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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

GEORGE SENANAYKE AN UNSELFISH MULTI TALENTED MUSICIAN,MUSIC COMPOSER DIRECTOR, SOUND ENGINEER AT APEX OF FAME FOR DECADES –By Sunil Thenabadu George Senanayake was born in the family with two brother siblings a native in Dehiwala area close to the Zoo. When he was around ten years old his father had decided to sell the properties to evade close relatives around settled to live in Homagama area, Has had had his education in Homagama area.His father who had worked in the Ceylon Electricity Board has had a craze for music often playing a ‘harmonium’ which comprised of pedals ,had been during leisure playing the ‘harmonium ‘ had singing many types of old songs.Young George had learnt to play the ‘harmonium’as a novice was able to grasp the manner of playing. There had been a ‘box’ guitar too at home.George has had friend who could play ‘bass’ guitar very well. When George approached ...

Oct 19, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Ajit Muttukumara, Ajith Ariyaratne, Baby Shanika, Chandana Liyanarachchi, Clarence Wijewardena, composer, Damith Asanka ( many), Kingsley Peiris, Lalith Ponnapperuma, Mangala Dilrukshi, music director, Nadeeka Guruge, Namal Udugama, Nihal Nelson, Priyantha Rathnayake, Punsiri Soysa, Somasiri Medagedera, sound engineer, Sri Lanka’s music, Subhani Harshini. Roy Peiris, Sunil Thenabadu, Susima teledrama, UPALI Sannasgala, vocalist

DINESH GAMAGE SINGER ,LYRICIST, COMPOSER OF MUSIC ,AN INDELIBLE IMPRINT WITH ALBUMS IN SINHALA/TAMIL, ALREADY IN SUMMIT OF FAME – By Sunil Thenabadu The chief characteristics possessed by an accomplished vocalist are willingness to learn, hard work, disciplined, dedicated to improvement, grace under pressure, ability to handle failures and criticisms, modest , unpretentious, affable and a good communicator all qualities possessed by: Dinesh Priyasan Gamage is such a gigantic revelation in the current music arena as a vocalist, lyricist and composer of music melodies. Is a native of Ambewela very close to NEliya town, born on the 27th July 1994, studied initially at Sir James Pieris Vidyalaya, Nanu Oya and then at Gamini National College NEliya. He had been known as ‘Nana’ as in school he was one whose beard grew fast unlike in his colleagues. Now in the music field he is known as ‘Dinna”. Dinesh had studied well up ...

Oct 14, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Denana Thuru Ma’ song, Dinesh Priyasan Gamage, Gajaman, Kasun Kalhara and Shashika Nissansala, Mala Kada Kada, Nadeeka Guruge, Sri Lankan solo artist, Thamarasa, vocalist

ASHA TENNAKOON ALREADY A SHINING SINGING STAR IN A SPARKLING VOYAGE WITH DEEP FOUNDATIONS LAID – by Sunil Thenabadu in Brisbane Asha Tennakoon though has no music intelligence through inherited affiliations certainly had been born with innate music talent. Asha is a native of Kegalle who’s parents are not living has only one elder sibling now a science teacher in a reputed school in Sri Lanka.Asha had been educated at St.Joseph’s College in Kegalle had followed music both singing and playing music instruments for ordinary levels even up to Visharada level having passed initial examinations of the Bhatkhande music University in Lucknow India. She had come second in the All Island school’s Ekala Kyal Ragadari music competition while in the ordinary level class in school.After her triumph she had been selected to the Sri Lanka Army music Band to sing but had not accepted the offer owing to her higher studies. Among ...

Sep 11, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Anjeline Gunatilleke, Asha Tennakoon, Australian citizenship, Bhatkhande music University, Marketing Executive at Ms Tritel Services( Pvt) Ltd, Melbourne, Rohana Siriwardena, Ruwan Hettiarachchi, Shashika Nissansla and Nirosha Virajini and Yuresha Ravirari, Sri Lankan, Sunil Thenabadu, Tharaka Mallawarachchi, vocalist

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

Dad & Daughter Duet – By Des Kelly “Where No One Stands Alone, it is called. More of a Hymn rather than a song, it is however a beautiful Ballad sung by the King of Pop himself, joined in later by his now late Daughter Lisa Marie who was a very good Vocalist in her time on Earth and making this a duet that is very very special indeed. I am sure that everyone who hears it will love it, so thanks to Keith Bennett for sending it in. Desmond Kelly. (Mr.Music) (Editor-in-Chief … e’Lanka. ...

Jan 18, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged Dad & Daughter, Lisa Marie, song, vocalist

Sarath Kulanga multifaceted actor in stage, teledrama, cinema, a music director with artistic charisma signature, a rare celebrity – by Sunil Thenabadu Image Source : sarasaviya Muthuthanthirige Sarath Kulanga Fernando born on 19th November 1958 a native of Panadura ,presently a household name among art loving folks in our motherland for his multi-facet talents in art which are possessed seldom by an artiste in the archives of our theatrical ring in our motherland. From younger days has had innate creative dexterity had performed on school theatre is an exceptional character has had two prime goals to become a teacher to have an artistic charisma.For well over four decades Sarath had performed to his expectations dominating the stage,teledrama, cinema also excelling as a vocalist and music composer and director. Sarath had initially come to recognition having quipped in Nalan Mendis’s “Doo Daruwo” teledrama as far back the late 1970 s having portrayed the ...

Nov 28, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged actor in sri lanka, Anjula Rajapaksha, Anurudha Edirisinghe, arath Kulanga, Banduka Wijeweera, Charitha Priyadarshini, Dayan Vitharana, dubbing artiste, Edward Jayakody, Janaka Wickremasinghe, Kulanga Sara, Madhavi Malwatte, Mariyazelle Gunatilleke, Nilmini Kottegoda, Niroshan Wijesinghe, Pooja Umashankar, Ramani Siriwardena, Rex Codippili, Rodney Warnakula, roshan ranawana, Saman de Silva, Sandani Fernando, Sarath Kulanga, Tharaka Crusz, vocalist

“IT’S SUPPERTIME” “Bill Anderson sings a classic Jimmie Davis gospel song” –by Des Kelly He is known World-wide as Whispering Bill Anderson, one of the most unassuming Country Music Stars that America has ever produced. A song-writer, guitarist, Vocalist albeit soft, & meaningful, Bill turns 85 this year and, from the 1960’s started to prove himself as one of the best in the business, finally winning entry into EVERY Country Music Hall Of Fame, possible. He wrote songs for not only himself, but for umpteen other Country Stars who have always been grateful to him. They include a guy who is absolutely superb in every song he sings, Gene Watson, and we Country Music fanatics are lucky indeed to still be able to enjoy these ‘Legends’ first-hand. What I like and admire Bill Anderson about, is the fact that he is still so very humble and unassuming about everything he does, and ...

Nov 3, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged Country Music, Gene Watson, guitarist, song-writer, vocalist

Andrea Marr – Vocalist/Vocal Coach nominated in the Blues Music Victoria Hall Of Fame Blues Legends award Andrea Marr – Vocalist/Vocal Coach has been nominated in the Blues Music Victoria Hall Of Fame Blues Legends award. It’s her third nomination and the first time it’s been open for public vote. Andrea is totally blown away to be mentioned alongside some of the greatest blues artists in the country and she just doesn’t want to be embarrassed walking in with no votes. So, anyone with an email address can vote, it’s free and takes about ten seconds. Much love and thanks for your support. http://bit.ly/BMVvote2022 Andrea Marr – Vocalist/Vocal Coach Tel:0403184887 www.andreamarr.com From Charles Schokman Dear friends, Andrea’s late parents Elmo and Joyce Mullholond have been close friends of ours and is certainly known to most of you. Elmo too was a musician and well known in this field. Andrea is ...

Nov 2, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Andrea Marr, Blues Music Victoria Hall award, Vocal Coach, vocalist

ANANDA SAMARAKOON MULTIFACETED ARTISTE ,LITERARY GENIUS,LYRICIST OF NATIONAL ANTHEM,PLAYWRITE,VOCALIST, ACCOMPLISHED PAINTER AT PINNACLE OF FAME – by Sunil Thenabadu Photo Source : sundayobserver Egodahage George Wilfred Alwis Samarakoon born on the 13th January 1911,to duo Samuel Samarakoon,the Chief Clerk the British owned Maturata Plantations and Dominga Peries in Watareka Padukka.He was popularly known as Ananda Samarakoon was born as the second of four sons to a Christian family. He became a multifaceted individual, possessing a sturdy backbone was an acclaimed Sri Lankan ,Sinhalese lyrics composer, vocalist, playwright , musician and an artist cum painter. He was educated at primary classes at the Wewala school, has had his secondary education at the CMS Sri Jayawardenapura College now renamed as Christian College. He composed the Sri Lankan ‘National Anthem”, ” Namo Namo Matha”, is considered the father of artistic Sinhalese music and founder of the contemporary Sri Lankan Sinhalese ‘Geeta Sahitya’ ,the Song ...

Sep 27, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged musician, National anthem of Sri Lanka, Samuel Samarakoon, Sinhalese lyrics composer, Sir Edwin Wijeyeratne, Sri Lankan, vocalist