C. T. Fernando

Cyril Tudor Fernando (January 28, 1921 – October 21, 1977) was a popular Sinhala singer in Sri Lanka.

Fernando entered music in the 1940s. He was praised by critics for the themes and wording of his songs like "Vana Bamaru," "Bilinda Nelwa Ukule" and "Rosa Male." His other popular songs include "Lo Ad Giles Male Tarawa" and "Mariya Mawu Kuse."

Early life and career

Fernando was born in Kadalana, Moratuwa and educated at St. Mary's College, Nawalpitiya. As a student Fernando showed interest in the arts participating in school dramas and singing with the local church choir.[1] C.T.Fernando often won prices for elocution, singing and drama, including a gold medal of oratory. He was a chorister in his local parish church, and later became the choir master of A.R.P. Messenger service in Colombo between 1942 to 1965.He later joined the Grand Cabaret to entertain the troops involved in world war 2 and further developed his musical talents.[2]
In 1946, Fernando successfully auditioned for a position as grade one radio artist on Radio Ceylon. There he had his first popular song with "Pinsinduwanne," a plea to children to stop harming birds. The song was written by R. N. H. Perera.[1]

Commercial artist

In 1952 Fernando branched out as a commercial artist signing with HMV subsidiary Cargills Company. He recorded many of his popular songs with the label including "Pinsiduwanne", "Suwanda Rosa", "Bara Bage", "Ambilimame", "Lo Ada Ninde", "Gilimale Taruwa", "Kimada Sumihiriye", "Amba Ruk" and "Bilinda Nelawe Ukule".

From 1959 to 1960 Fernando was rated the most popular singer in the country. He continued his recording career recording the LP "The Golden Voice of C.T. Fernando" with the Lewis Brown company.Popular Songs such as "Hela Jathika Abhimane","Ma Bala Kale", "Sandhawata Ran Tharu","Ane Dingak", "Piyumehi Peni bothi","Punsadha Hinehenne" a Duet with Rukmani Devi, "Sihina lowe", "Awadhiwanna" and "Mage sudhu Mame" were included in this album. The Original Music arrangements and Direction for these songs in the album were done by the Music Legend Patrick Denipitiya. Theses recordings featured lyrics by Lalith S. Maithripala, Karunaratna Abeysekara, Sarath Wimalaweera and Wimaladasa Perera.

The music for some of his songs were composed by Fernando himself in addition to B.S.Perera and Patrick Denipitiya.

Fernando recorded a popular duet, "Pun Sanda Hinahenne," with Rukmani Devi. Another duet, "Selalihini Kovul Handa," was done with Lata Walpola.[1] Most of his duets were sung together with Ruckmani Devi and Lata Walpola as well as Chandra de Silva.

C.T.Fernando also acted in a few Sinhala movies, E.g. Gamperaliya directed by Lester James Peries. He was the first Sri Lankan Artist to tour overseas with Music Director "Patrick Denipitiya and his Combo" in 1967 performing at various venues in UK,France,Italy,Switzerland, Spain and other Europe destinations during a period of 6 months. He son Priyantha Fernando continue to perform Hendry Kaldera's songs in his memory

Death and Legend


C.T.Fernando died On October 17, 1977 following a heart attack at the age of 56. He son priyantha fernando continue to perform C.T 's songs in his memory.

Following is a list of popular tracks by C.T. Fernando for the referral.

Ambaruk Sewanalle - click here

Ambili Mame - click here

Api Awidimu Handa Pane - click here

Awadiwanna Awadiwanna - click here

Bara Bage - click here or here

Bilinda Nalawe Ukule - click here

Dawasa Gewee Dan Tika Tika - click here or here

Dilindu Palee - click here

Kalu Mahaweli - click here or here

Kimada Sumihiriye - click here

Lo Ada Ninde - click here or here

Ma Sukumalee - click here or here

Mee Amba Wanaye - click here

Mee Wadayaki Jeewithe - click here

Onchili Chili - click here

Parawunu Mal - click here

Pinsidu Wanne - click here

Poya Adai - click here

Punsanda Hinahenne - click here

Rae Pal Rakala - click here

Salalihini Kowul - click here or here

Sihina Lowe Mihira Mawu Maali - click here

Sundara Sobana Gammane - click here

Henry Caldera

Henry Caldera (August 19, 1937 – October 11, 2006 (aged 69)) was a Sri Lankan Singer/Songwriter/Musician.

Early life

Caldera was born on August 19, 1937. He went completely blind at 14 and attended Seeduwa Deaf and Blind school. Caldera became a radio artist in 1968 and had his first hit song with Thara Petia in 1972. He released a four song album in 1977.

During his lifetime he released three audio cassettes and two CD's. Most of the songs that he sang were Solos. Most of his songs are children's songs and many are based on true experiences. Caldera sang for his own children and as well as for his grand children.

Awards

In 1979 the then Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Ranasinghe Premadasa, donated a house for Caldera to live in. In the year 1993 he was felicitated with a Kala Bhushana award (the second highest award granted by the state for performing artists).

During his lifetime he was felicitated by several universities (student bodies) and non governmental organisations in appreciation of his service to folk music.

• Kala Bhushana Award - 1993

Family

Caldera firmly believed that art is art and nothing could buy an artist and held on to that until he died.

Caldera had four children with his wife who was also blind. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2004 and died on October 11, 2006. he son Stanley Kaldera continue to perform Hendry Kaldera's songs in his memory.

Here are some of the songs by Henry Caldera which placed top place in Sri Lankan music.

Eeye Udaye - click here

Handannepa Amme - click here

Kana Widina Wele Kandule Gange - click here

Kanda Udin Payana - click here

Lanka Mage Lanka - click here

Mal Natu Wani - click here

Melowa Thibena Amila - click here

Midule Sudu Wali Thalaye - click here

Mokada Nago Himidiriye - click here

Oba Pawa Hasaralla - click here

Pemin Bandennai Pem Katha Kiyannai - click here

Piruna Suwa Dasun - click here

Samanala Siripa - click here

Sisila Handawe - click here

Surajiniye - click here

Thara Petiya - click here

Gunadasa Kapuge

Gunadasa Kapuge (August 7, 1945 – April 3, 2003) was a legendary Sri Lankan musician. He was well known among Sri Lankans due to the philosophical background of his music renditions and lyrics selected for his work. Kapuge's one man show called "Kampana" was a historical advent of the Sinhala music industry.

Early life

Kapuge was born on August 7, 1945 either in the village of Miriswatte in the Galle district or in the tiny village of Thanabaddegama in Elpitiya. Being the second of eight siblings, he attended Karandeniya Central College up to grade five and the latter part at Dharmasoka College in Ambalangoda, where he initially studied science before switching to music.

In 1963, he left Haywood college of music, where he was studying at that time, to follow a degree course in India. In late 1960, Kapuge joined the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation and in 1969 he worked as an operational assistant and in 1975 started out as a programme producer. In 1981 he was appointed in charge of the music section of the Rajarata Sevaya and later on promoted to the position of the controller of the station.

Rajarata Sevaya is one of the provincial radio stations of the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation. He later married Prema Withanage in 1978.

Music career

Kapuge's initial release was titled "Daesa Nilupul Thema" in 1973, which became an instant hit. After which, Kapuge was quoted as a 'Grade A' vocalist by the Radio Ceylon. Thus the three decade long music career of Visharada Kapuge began.

The first stage drama for which he provided background music was "Thuranga Sanniya" by Sugathapala De Silva. Since then he provided background music for the highly popular musical "Tharawo Igilethi" by Lucien Bulathsinhala and several other. His first movie background music gig was for the Stanley Perera's "Sandha." In 1980, Kapuge released his first music compact cassette titled "Dhampatin Laa Sandha" featuring Malini Bulathsinhala.

Kapuge staged a one-man musical show titled "Kampana" during the 1990s and also released a cassette and CD with the same title.

Death

On returning from a tour of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Visharada Kapuge had a fall at the Bandaranaike International Airport whilst disembarking a shuttle bus. He sustained injuries on the back of his head.

He was taken to the medical center at the airport at around 4.30 AM where he was given saline. After initial treatment, he was to be taken to the Colombo National Hospital. However, there was no male nurse available to assist.[1] Visharada Gunadasa Kaupuge later died at Colombo National Hospital.

He son Mitra Kapuge continues to sing his father songs.

Awards

• Swarna Sanka Award - Best Vocalist - 1996
• Vishwa Prasadini Award - 1996
• Sarasavi Awards - Best Vocalist - 1996
• Rasa Sangeetha Award - Most Popular Singer - 1997
• Presidential Award - Best Playback Singer - 1997
• Sarasavi Award - Best Vocalist - 1997
• OCIC Award - Creative Music Direction - "Bawa Duka" - 1997
• Presidential Award - Best Vocalist - 1998
• Sarasavi Awards - Prasada Pooja Award - 1999

Some of Gunadasa Kapuge's most popular tracks are listed below for the referral.

Abisarikawange - click here or here

Ahasa Usata Naga Giyata - click here
Aiyandiye Numba Awidin - click here

An Nage - click here

Awado Sansare - click here

Bimbarak Senaga Gawasuna - click here

Bindu Bindu Tharaka - click here

Birinda Mage - click here

Bodilima Nangiye - click here

Dampatin La Sanda Basa Yanawa - click here

Dasa Nilupul Thema - click here

Dawasak Pala Nathi Hene - click here

Dethola Noke De Denethe - click here

Duka Hadu Dena Raye - click here or here

Irabatu Tharuwa - click here

Kalladi Palama - click here

Kawruth Ennathi Kawruth Yannathi - click here

Mage Bisawne Asapan - click here

Mage Hada Madala - click here or here

Mang Mula Wee - click here

Ninda Nathi Raye - click here

Nirmala / Malhina numbe - click here

Oba Pem Karana - click here

Ruwak Andenawa Kawdo Enawa - click here

Salgaha Mudune - click here

Sanda Ra Sihinaye - click here

Sinhala Sindu Kiyana - click here

Sithala Sanda Eliye - click here

Situ Kumariye - click here or here

Unmada Sithuwam - click here

Uthuru Kone Numba - click here

Edward Jayakodi

Edward Jayakody (born 6 April 1952) in Kegalle, Sri Lanka is a Sri Lankan musician, singer and composer. Jayakody had directed the music for hundreds of Sinhala films and television serials; he has also composed many songs for children's programming ("Koppara Koppara").

Jayakody won the Swarna Sanka Award in 1987 for Best Male Singer for the film Gedara Budun Amma. He won Best Music Director in 1979 and 1980 for the plays Nidane and Aparadaya Saha Danduwama.

Early life

Jayakody was born Jayakody Arachchige Don Edward Timothy Jayakody, the sixth child of Don Raphial Jayakody and Victoria Jayakody on 6 April 1952 in Hettimulla, Kegalle, Sri Lanka. His family was Catholic. Jayakody received his early education at Bandaranaike Junior School, and received his secondary education at St. Mary's College of Kegalle. He joined the church choir while attending Bandaranaike and learned music while at St. Mary's, under teacher H. Samarapala.

Work in music

During the period from 1968 to 1976, Jayakody participated in the Maliban Guwan Thotilla and in amateur music programmes. He entered the Government College of Music in 1976 (presently the Faculty of Aesthetic Education of Kelaniya University) and during that time took part in music programmes conducted by popular musicians. At that time he started releasing cassettes and his career took off.

He was the music teacher at Nalanda College Colombo in mid 1980s. Jayakody's album Deduna Palama was released on April 6, 2003.

Personal life

Jayakody married singer Charitha Priyadarshani in 1991, and has a son Chandeepa Sharanath and a daughter Sharanya.

Some of the most popular tracks by Edward Jayakodi is added below for the referral.

Akeekaruda Obe Sithath - click here

Akuru Maki Naha - click here

Bindu Bindu Mal Wasse - click here

Dasamasak Kusale Dara - click here

Epa Sande Obe Sina Me Raye - click here

Gan Wathura Gala - click here

Hari Hambakarapu Dewal - click here

Kopara Kopara - click here

Landu Owiti - click here

Mage Kandulin Nimalu Mawathe - click here

Marambari - click here

Me Mal Yaye Ma Ha Ekweela - click here

Me Prema Katha - click here

Minisa Handata - click here

Neth Dahan - click here

Nil Nuwan - click here

Obe Ru Siriyen - click here

Pansale Palliye - click here

Raye Hama Aa - click here

Siri Yahane - click here

Wasanthaye Aga - click here

Yali Udawu Wasanthe - click here

Greshan Ananda

Popular singer and song writer Greshan Ananda (born in 1958) has had a great time in 80s to 90s with his excellent songs.

Music Awards

In 1992, Neela Wickramasinghe won Sarasaviya Best Female Playback Singer award for her singing in "Dolosmahe Pahana". The music was done by Greshan Ananda for this movie.

He was awarded Sarasaviya Best Male Playback Singer Award for his songs for "Raja Dharuwo" movie in 1993. The Sarasaviya Best Male Playback Singer Award is presented annually by the weekly Sarasaviya newspaper in collaboration with the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited at the Sarasaviya Awards Festival. Although the Sarasaviya Awards Ceremony began in 1964, this award was introduced much later.

• Sarasaviya Best Male Playback Singer Award - 1993

Death

The 52 year old music veteran was receiving treatment for a number of illnesses from the 22nd of December, 2010 has passed away in 29th December, 2010.

Some of Greshan's popular tracks are listed below for the referral.

Adara Sinuwa Sem Lowa Dora langa - click here

Bale Punchi Kale Wage - click here

Dilindune Daruwane Mage / Amma Pew Kiri - click here

Eatha Duraka Desa Pawela - click here

Epadi Lowe / Sinaha Kandulu - click here or here

Hima Kandu Yahane - Greshan Ananda & Niranjala Sarojani - click here

Hima Renu - click here

Maa Ha Aae Suratha Dara - click here

Ranin Mala - click here

Mama Ragathala - click here

Sammanee Duwani - click here

Sanda Se Nisha Thalawe - click here

Sangavi Yannata - click here

Sathutin Nidalle - click here

Sawasata Paya - click here

Sihina Ahase Wasanthe - click here

Tharu Yayen - click here

Tharuwak Pipi - click here

You can also listen to some of these few songs online at Meemassa dot com

Clarence Wijewardena

Clarence Wijewardana (3 August 1943 – 13 December 1996) was one of the most respected Sri Lankan musicians in Sinhala music,who pioneered the use of electric guitar in Sinhala music. He is said to have revolutionized Sri Lankan music in the 1960s and is often named as the father of Sri Lankan pop music - having influenced performers in ranging from W D Amaradewa, Premasiri Kemadasa to Athula Adhikari. His music is often characterized by simple melodies built around a melody that features the electric guitar - this style may be best illustrated by the song Malata Bambaraku Se.

Early life

Clarence Wijewardena was born on 3 August 1943, in Haputale, Sri Lanka, to an estate medical practitioner. His family moved to Batugedara, Ratnapura, and abandoned a budding planting career to pursue music full time. He is married to Sheela Wijewardana and they have one daughter Amila Wijewardana.

Moonstones

Wijewardena formed the Moonstones at the age of 21 with Annesley Malewana as lead vocalist. Managed by an advertising icon, Sri Sangabo Corea, the group recorded several songs to be aired on the Saturday Star program in 1966. The young musicians were mentored by Sri Sangabo Corea together with veteran Radio Ceylon/SLBC broadcasters Vernon Corea and Vijaya Corea.

Their 1968 debut EP Mango Nanda was released on the JVPC007 Philips label selling up to 5000 copies. It included the songs "Mango Nanda," "Ruwan Puraya," "Seetha Ude" and "Menike." The sophomore release More Hits by the Moonstones came out November that year on the Sooriya label and included the hits "Kalu Mama", "Rosa male", "Ramani" and "Goyam Kapanawa." "Mango Nanda" was selected the best Sinhala song by the Hit Parade program on Radio Ceylon. In 1969 the Moonstones welcomed female vocalist Indrani Perera who sang lead on the best selling "Dilhani." Wijewardena himself only sang lead on "Dileepa Podi Puthu," an adaptation of a poem written by Karunarathne Abesekara to his son.

During the 'Moonstones' era, Wijewardena, who performed as a composer and music director, became a singer. Wijewardena took the initiative to start a three-man band, he was only the finest self-taught guitarist, and as yet unknown. However, later the 'Moonstones' were formed with Annesley Malawana playing the key role as lead singer. Since then this exceptional man and his music dominated the Sinhala pop music industry. He is regarded by many as a pioneering Sri Lankan musician in the realms of Sinhala popular music.

After he left the Moonstones in 1970, he held a musical show in Moratuwa with Shanaka Perera and Wijith Peiris and the show was named as "Breakaways from the Moonstones".

Golden Chimes

Wijewardena departed the Moonstones and formed a new music group called the Golden Chimes, with ex-Moonstones bassist Chanaka Perera and Lankika Perera in January 1971. Their first release included "Kimade Nawe", "Mage pelpathe", "Sihin Sinawai" and "Samanalayo." Subsequently English language vocalist Anil Bharati joined. The second EP on Philips label contained "Malai Velai", "Sihil Nuwan", "Surangana Vesvala" and "Mage Viyowen" and third EP contained "Iru Dina", "Sandai Tharui", "Muhudu Rella" and "Thakkita Tharikita."
At this time Wijewardena found a professional lead guitarist at a wedding. He was the maestro Dixon Gunaratne.

When Christmas bells chime this man is never forgotten with the breeze in December. The Sinhala channels take the lead with the popular Christmas hit "Bethlehempure". He is none other than the popular man who emerged from another Wijewardena group "Golden Chimes" – Anil Bharati. Clarence is a man who found new talent into Sinhala pop scene. Anil was one of them.

After evaluating Anil's performance for one year, Wijewardena decided to enter him into the Sinhala pop music scene. Wijewardena composed "Ada Wei Iru Dina" for Anil which became an all time hit followed by the lovely Christmas song "Bethlehempure" and "Maa Adarai Nangiye". Clarence offered him another all time hit "Tikirimalee" with "Ma Mulin Liyu Pem Pathe", "Desa Vidala", "Bambaraku Aduna", "Sarojini" and "Iru Dina Pamanak.

In 1972, Wijewardena and Dixon Gunaratne left the Golden Chimes and they both formed a new band known as Super Golden Chimes also with the support of Annesley Malawana in 1973.

The Super Golden Chimes

Wijewardena formed the "Super Golden Chimes" back in the company of his lifelong friend Annesley Malawana. It was one of the most productive music groups in Sri Lanka and together they hit the number one slot in the Sri Lankan music charts on both the Sinhala and English Services of Radio Ceylon and subsequently the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation. For many years they enjoyed the reputation as Sri Lanka's number one group in the 1970s and 1980s. After three years Wijewardena decided to go solo when Annesley Malewana announced his plans for marriage. The late Mike Gunasekara took over the Super Golden Chimes after Clarence left the group.

Experiments in Music

Wijewardena, like the Beatles, experimented with sitar music and introduced the sitar to some of the songs of the 'Moonstones.' Wijewardena was a musician's musician. He had the ability to grasp new trends in modern popular music. For the first time (for a recording) he used a guitar wah wah pedal for the song 'Pemkathwawa.' Also the song 'Sigiriya' was the first Bossa nova beat song in Sri Lanka & later he used this beat for the songs Piyaneni, Mage Palpathe, Muhudu Rella, Renin Piyabanna, Maliniye, Ramya (Previously sung by Wijewardena in 4/4 beat), Ran Monarun (Winslow Six), Lalitha Kala (Chithra Somapala) etc. Also he used two guitar players to play lead parts & counter parts of songs such as Sumudu Mal Pipinu, Dileepa Podi Puthu etc. For the first time in Sri Lanka he used the blocked guitar tone for the song 'Kusumalatha'. Wijewardena introduced some of the guitar techniques through his songs via a single guitar harmony style in the introduction of "Dellepa podi puthu" and arpeggio styles in "Sihina Lowak" and "Malata Bambareku Se".
"The Twist" was a dance in the 1960s, inspired by rock and roll music of the West. It became a worldwide craze, enjoying immense popularity among young people and drawing fire from critics who felt it was too provocative. Wijewardena composed a song Ma langin for this style and released the song in "Ugayen ugayata" cassette in 1989.
For "Dineka me nadee thira" he used mute guitar technique for the introduction. Some of the guitar techniques Clarence used in his songs are alternate picking, Chicken picking, Carter Family picking, Cross picking, Flat picking, Golpe, Hammer-on, legato, Pick tapping, Pinch harmonic, Pull-off, Slide guitar, Sweep picking and tap harmonic.

Tribute songs

Wijewardena has composed and directed music for a number of songs for the daughters and sons of his friends and relatives. He composed 'Piyaneni' in memory of the late Reverend Canon Ivan Corea who was the father of Radio Ceylon broadcaster, Vernon Corea. Wijewardena had met Corea in Maha Nuge Gardens in the 1960s during his visits to meet with Vernon Corea. The song became an instant hit in South Asia and to this day it is sung by Annesley Malewana on his world tours.

Wijewardena composed a song for the son of Mr and Mrs. Vijaya Corea and it was titled as "Viran Bilindhu Puthe" After that Wijewardena changed the chorus part of the song and sang that song as Kiri Muhuda Kalabala. Also Wijewardena composed a song for the son of Chanaka and Lankika Perera and it was titled as "Sihina Pathum Wimane" Also the song "Bethlehempure" which was written by Sri Lanka's famed lyricist, Mr Karunaratne Abeysekera, became an instant hit on the island. It was one of many songs capturing the Christmas spirit and the birth of Jesus. Wijewardena also composed 'Naththal Seeya' in the early 1970s.

Wijewardena's first solo is 'Dileepa podi puthu' was written by Radio Ceylon broadcaster, Karunaratne Abeysekera for his own son. Wijewardena appreciated the work of Karu and wrote an instant song Seetha Pawan to express his gratitude on the day of the funeral of Karunaratne Abeysekera.

Film music

Wijewardena entered the film music industry at that time. The first film with music directed by Wijewardena was 'Sikuruliya' and the sound track was supplied by the Golden Chimes - the film includes a scene where Wijewardena and the Golden Chimes perform at a party. Also for the music of the songs of Sikuruliya film, Wijewardena used western musical instruments as well as eastern musical instruments.

The song 'Wasanthaye Mal Kekulay' which was composed by Wijewardena was the first song that consists of five lines in the chorus part of the song. He directed music for the films in a different and unique style of his own.

Clarence in early 80s

Wijewardena showed his outstanding music skills during this time. He composed and directed music a song named as "Maha Balwathune" for the conference of the Non-Aligned Movement held in 1975 in Sri Lanka. He composed and directed music a song for the SAARC Conference as well. At the same time he sang the song "Duwani Sirima" when Hon. Former Prime Minister Mrs Sirimavo Bandaranaike arrived as the chief guest for the opening ceremony of Ceramic Corporation.

Also Super Golden Chimes supplied music for that opening ceremony. Wijewardane certificated as the most popular composer in Sri Lanka for the years 1974 and 1976 by a pop poll conducted by Pop and Teen Fanfare. The song "Kataragama" which was composed by Wijewardane also certificated as the best song in Sri Lanka for the year 1974 by a pop poll conducted by Pop and Teen Fanfare. Wijewardena composed most number of songs for God Kataragama.

In the early 1970s, Wijewardena invited Radio Ceylon broadcaster, Vernon Corea who had mentored him from the start to write the notes on a Lotus LP sleeve. Vernon Corea wrote: "We have all shared the treat of your lovely Lyrics, your tuneful compositions, your friendly presentation and your spontaneous sense of sharing with your followers, your treasury of talent. Keep going, keep growing, keep glowing". In 1976, when Vernon Corea was invited to present the first Asian radio programme in English on BBC Radio London called 'London Sounds Eastern' he played the music of Wijewardena and Annesley Malewana, introducing them to a whole new audience in London.

Wijewardena started to sing for the Sinhala films under other music directors. Subsequently a cassette tape known as "Any Time Any Where" was released in Colombo. In 1979, Wijewardena left the Super Golden Chimes and started a solo career.

Cricket fan

When the Sri Lankan cricket team entered the world of test cricket in 1982, Wijewardena produced a Album call " Test Cricket Souvenir". This Album was publish because we got test cricket status and it had 11 songs about Sri Lankan cricket.

"Thana nilla dige" of Saman De Silva became a super hit during the season of test matches and every big match in Colombo. Also Nihal Nelson, Vernon Perera, Mariazelle Gunathilake, Freddie Silva, Saman De Silva and Wijewardena vocalized this album.

Wijewardena was very worried and made a statement to 'Sathsara"(an art magazine in Sri Lanka) regarding the song "Thana nilla dige" and its singer Saman De Silva for not giving the due credit for the ownership of the song and publishing full page article about the song in a newspaper not mentioning the name of the originator.

New career

Wijewardena joined Sing Lanka Ltd. and acted as the General Manager. Sing Lanka recording studio was the first recording studio in Sri Lanka with multi tracks and Wijewardena was the pioneer to introduce this recording studio. During that time he directed music for a number of artists in Sri Lanka. He also produced a cassette tape named "Clarence with the Rising Stars".

Directing music for tele dramas

Wijewardena directed music for the tele dramas Susima and Nidikumba Mal. He was the composer and the music director for all the six songs of Susima tele drama. During this time he got a special chance. That he was able to compose and direct music for Pandit Amaradewa. That song was Sasara Gewa Yana Diwi Gamane which contained in tele drama Nidikumba Mal. Also he composed and music directed a song which says about child abuse and other prohibited things happen in present society. That song was "Daesawan Dase" which contained in the Sihiwatana II Cassette Tape. When the royal tusker of the Temple of Tooth Relic died, Wijewardena composed and music directed a song about the royal tusker and it was named as "Kandu Sikarin Wata Senkadagala Pura". It was vocalized by the Ananda Perera who was the leader of the Siha Shakthi music band.

Melodies for jingles

Wijewardena became famous for his melodious and catchy jingles aired over the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation. These jingles were Elasto, Bata, Astra Margarine, Bristol Cigarettes, Arpico, Dot Toffee, Singer, Edna Chocolate, Thultex, Ice-Cream Soda, Development Lottery, Dasuna Cartoon Paper, Atlas pens, Orex pens, Building Materials Co-operation (in Sinhala and English), Keels and Health Joy Soap etc. The song "Sigiri Ru Ladun Paradai" which he composed for the beauty queen contest became an instant hit.

Discovering new Sri Lankan music talent

He formed the Sri Lankan band "Madhara" in 1985 with Rookantha Gunatilake (keyboards), Mariazelle Gunatilake (keyboards/female vocals), Raju Bandara (lead guitar), Keneth De Silva (bass guitar), Prabath Bandara (lead guitar), Ajantha Dhampa Gamage (drums) and rest of the other members of the group. During the 1980s, he composed and directed music for number of songs and performed with well known music directors in Sri Lanka.

All of Wijewardena's compositions have been recorded at some of the island's best recording studios and under the best producing labels in Sri Lanka. Some of the early 1960s recordings were at Augie Ranaweera's studio in Bambalapitiya.

Clarence with Three Sisters

Wijewardena organised three musical shows with his lifelong friend Annesley Malewana and Indrani Perera at BMICH in Colombo.

Wijewardena proved to be quite a hit in London when broadcaster Vernon Corea broadcast his music on BBC Radio London 206 on his popular radio programme, London Sounds Eastern. Wijewardena and Annesley frequently toured the United Kingdom in the 1980s playing to huge audiences in London.

Controversy

However,due to the popularity of his songs (which has grown since his death), they have also become the subject of a lawsuit over illegally recorded renditions sampled by other Sri Lankan artists.

Wijewardena's widow Sheela Wijewardana in 2001 filed suit against Rajiv Sebastian, hoping to recover a portion of the income earned through the use of her late husband's work.

Sheela is planning to sue Hambantota District United National Party Parliamentarian Sajith Premadasa, aspiring to be the next UNP leader. Mr. Premadasa sang the ever green number of late Clarence Wijewardene-"Malata Bambareku Se"(Like a Wasp to a Flower) over a private TV channel recorded at a political event recently.

Music

Sri Lanka's musician, Clarence Wijewardena, composed and sang over 1000 of songs but 40% of them were not released because the master recordings were under the custody of record producers[citation needed]. Some of the songs were released to the market without any authorized label after his death.

They did not get the attention of his fans because they were considered to be illegal and most of the FM broadcasting channels in Sri Lanka were not aware of them. It is unfortunate that most of these songs are not released officially and Wijewardena did not get the due credit for them.
Wijewardena spent more of his composing time for his fellow singers and he had never been offered the credit for them.

In the course of his career, Wijewardena wrote several songs that became classics in his own time - among these; Gamen Liyumak (Translated: A Letter From the Village), Hiruge Lowedi (Translated: In the World of the Sun), Kanda Surinduni ("O Lord God of the Mountain"),Piyaneni ("Father"), and Malata Bambaraku Se (Translated: Like a Bee To a Flower)

Sri Lanka's 'King of Pop'

Wijewardena died on 13 December 1996, at the age of 53, in Sri Lanka after a brief bout with cirrhosis of the liver. He also suffered from diabetes. Many of his songs are considered classics, and continue to enjoy ample airtime on Sri Lankan television and radio broadcasts and on some overseas radio stations.

The songs such as Rasa pirunu katha, Geeyakin kese, Eatha Ran wiman composed in mid 70's are very popular among present generation which again demonstrated his talent in composing music (also as a lyricist) for the future. He will always be remembered as a pioneering musician from Sri Lanka and one of the island's 'greats' in terms of popular music. He was undoubtedly Sri Lanka's 'King of Pop.'

Some of his most popular songs are listed below for the referral.

Ada andure - click here

Adareta kiyana katha bolanda wunata - click here

Atha epita hima kande - click here

Dileepa podi puthu - click here

Duwa ma wage - click here

Duwani surathal - click here

Etha vimane - click here

Gamen liyumak awilla - click here

Hada vile - click here

Hiruge lowedi api wen wemu - click here

Piyamba Yanawa Ma Akasaye - click here

Kanda surinduni obe - click here

Kimada nawe - click here

Kiri muhuda kalambala gena - click here

Kiri sudu sele - click here

Maaniyanee - click here

Mage Viyowen - click here

Malata bambareku se - click here

Moratuwa Moratuwa / Moratuwa ape gama - click here

Muhudu Ralla Osse Oruwak Pada Yanawo - click here
Muwa hasarali sagare - click here

Nidibara Neth Deka - click here

Rae Tharakawo - click here

Rahase handana - click here

Ran Samanalayin / Ramya - click here or here

Sanda Ek Dinak - click here

Sanda gilunath hiru gilunath - click here

Senakeliye - click here

Sihina Genena Oba - click here

Sihina Lowak - click here

Sithe Susum Niwana Gayana - click here

Vilak Thibuna - click here

Clarence Wijeywardana mp3 Torrent download here

Amarasiri Peiris

Amarasiri Peiris, as the Director of music of Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation is shouldering the responsibility of safeguarding the identity of Sinhala radio music as well as of universal music.

With the musical influence at home in his childhood, Amarasiri commenced his life of music and his musical journey achieving the esteemed position of Director of Music. Mr. Albert Peiris, the father of Amarasiri Peiris was an ‘A’ grade radio artist. His teacher, H. W. Rupasinghe (Master Rupasinghe) and the contemporary musicians such as Mr. J.A. Satyadasa used to visit Amarasiri’s home for their radio programme related discussions.

Academic and Professional Achievements

Mr. Amarasiri’s professional career in music field is started in 1963 as he was gained admission to the Collage of Fine Arts Heywood (Today it is the Faculty of Aesthetic Studies) and followed a five year course in vocal instrumental studies. After graduation in 1966 he joined the orchestra of the SLBC as instrumentalist (as a violinist). In 1977 he was promoted as an “A” Grade artiste and in 1979 Amarasiri took over duties as the Head of the orchestra. Later, in 1989 he became the Controller of the music division and in 1994 he became the Director of Music, SLBC.

As a Director/Music he has introduced several varieties of musical programmers by adding value to the programme in order to owing public popularity for the SLBC programme due to their nature, quality and conduct. His innovation was extended to improve standards of aesthetic appreciation of listeners and also leads to gradual procession to educate the mass which benefited a large number of school children, university students and young musicians. His career is spanned in to three decades with a classical foundation and outstanding performances.

Talents

He broadened his knowledge by mastering the native music, North India, Western Music and traditions. Including all these aspects related to music and fine art, the knowledge, experience and the discipline he gained turned him into a different person and as a result Amarasiri has developed policies of his own which favor him to become a “unique singer”.

Mastery in Instruments

In nineteen sixties Amarasiri took part in instrumental music for almost all the films produced. Violin and viola were his main instruments. The acquaintance of accomplished musician, Maestro Dr.Premasiri Kemadasa was able to make his music life shine better Amarasiri has been instrumental in composing for light music, new creations and songs for the radio programmes. He sang for films and for teledrama and all those songs became very popular. Also, after he became the Director of Music of the Broadcasting Service.

Amarasiri planned and implemented programmes such as “Nava Gee Doratuwa”. “Vishwa Sangeethaya” (Universal Music) “Miyasi Atwela” and “Sambavya Batahira Sangeethaya” which were acclaimed by the music lovers. Those programme were pioneered in opening doors for large number of blooming new singers, lyric writers, and musicians.

Although, he had an opportunity to release a large number of cassettes and CDs as he had been received numerous invitations from cassette and CDs producers to sing for CDs and cassettes, he was more careful in selecting lyrics as a result he released few number of cassettes and CDs on his account.

He believes that best songs should be consisted of eloquently phrased lyrics complemented by music of high caliber captivated hearts of the public. He has and more than 200 songs and almost all the songs are very popular and telecasted and broadcasted in number of TV and Radio stations operated in the country. He took part in many foreign delegations to European and Middle-east counties to sing Sinhalese classic songs.

Specialisation as a Vocalist

It is a well known fact that, opportunities for a good violinist to become a good vocalist are high compared to others who involved in the orchestra team. In playing the violin and the viola as well as in singing, Amarasiri has a natural gift but has been allowing the time to pass. His talent was discovered by Maestro Dr. Premasiri Kemadasa and he was encouraged to become a vocalist.

After two decades from his career at SLBC as violinist, Maestro Dr. Kemadasa invited him to sing devotional song “Budu Sihilagalala” and thereafter he got a chance to sing “Landune” song which helps him to bring his hidden artiste into the limelight and won instant popularity. He was convinced that he could do better service to music through singing and thereafter he has sing several number of songs written by popular artists and young artists.

Amarasiri is a rare and outstanding singer he is quite capable to manage his voice not only as a voice but as an instrument which enrich the quality of song due to the spellbinding quality of his voice. He is one of those rare people who are seemingly gifted at his craft, for which songs come naturally, as does playing. According to Maestro Dr. Kemadasa, Amarasiri is distinctive singer as he possesses three characteristics such as flexibility in voice, vast knowledge in western and North Indian music and his personality. Therefore, Amarasiri Peiris is a make of “ Srilankan culture”.

Contribution

He began a new musical journey with Maestro Dr. Kemadasa to develop “operas”. “symphony orchestras” and cantatas which is the ever found best combination in the Sri Lankan music. He contributed in many ways to success such programmes and took part in the opera conducted by Dr. Kemadasa namely “Manasa wila, Doramadalawa and Agni.

Presently Amarasiri is attached to the Dr. Kemadasa foundation as North Indian music teacher as he is much derived pleasure to share his knowledge and vast experience with young generation. Now he is devoted his time to conduct “Community Music Therapy” programme together with other two partners in the music and medical fields to address social values through reading mind of people to upgrade their values cultural relationships and behavior. This programme is named as “Salanisala” which will be commenced in June 2008 to be conducted through out the country and overseas. This is a action research programme which would help to formulate new policies in the health and social services sectors.

Following are a list of songs as a referral for this artist.

Adaraye unusum susum - click here

Alawanta Veediye - click here

Aya yanna giya - click here

Chandra madullen - click here

Charudehe nura - click here

Eya yanna giya - click here

Hanthanata payana sanda - click here

Iki gasa handana athethayaka (Mata mage nowana magema adarayak thibuna) - click here

Iri thalunu wala - click here

Kawruwath nae - click here

Landune landune - click here

Mage punchi rosa male - click here

Mage puthe numbata - click here

Narthana leela - click here

Oba apple malak wage - click here

Rupa viraja - click here

Sal saman sugandanee - click here

Seetha ma siriya - click here

Snehaye nagarayai - click here

Sonduriye kalaya kotharam napuruda - click here

Thatu awilla - click here

Vihanga geethaya nihanda ai - click here

Bandara Athauda

Bandara Athauda is a well-known, popular singer in the field of light music in Sri Lanka. He also skilled in classical vocal and instrumental music. Bandara Athauda studied classical music at prestigeous institutes such as Bhathkhande Vidyapeet in India and his special area of interest is playing classical music with the violin.

Moreover, as a vocalist in the field of light music, his contribution is immense with the creations such as "Ruwan tharaka", "Sihinayaki oba", "Hiru hinahena ghana" etc.

Childhood and Early Education

Bandara Athauda was born on the 23rd of February, 1948 at Ankumbura in Kandy district. His father was a principal and mother was a teacher of government schools. After his birth, his parents had to assume duties at Senapathiya Government School located between Bibile and Medagama in the district of Monaragala. He had most of his primary education at the same school for this reason. His parents got a transfer, after 08 years, to Ankumbura Maha Vidyalaya in Kandy district and it became his second school where he completed his primary education. When he was about 12 years old, He was admitted to Nugawela Central College which was one of the leading central colleges in Sri Lanka. He had the first lessons of music at this college of reputation.  

Become an Musician

After the completion of secondary school education, he wanted to continue with higher education of music. Bandara Athauda gained admission to the Government College of Music and Pursued his studies for 5 years in the field of vocal and instrumental (Violin) music and finally obtained his first degree in Music. Throughout this period, during holidays, He made visits to Bhathkhande in pursuit of his "Visharada" (Skiller) qualification and completed it successfully.

Contribution to the World of Music

Since 1969, Bandara Athauda qualified as a Classical violinist of Grade A and a Classical vocal artist and presented a number of programmes over the SLBC (Sri Lanka Broadcast Corporation). Later on presented a number of musical programmes on different T.V. channels including National T.V. In 1973, He qualified as a vocal artist (light music) of A Grade at the SLBC. By this time, Bandara Athauda also become a qualified "Noorthi" (a form of drama) singer.

Career

In 1972, Bandara Athauda was appointed as a teacher of music and his first place of work was Wijayapala Maha Vidyalaya, Matale. Subsequently, he received his teacher training at Giragama Teachers College (Aesthetic) and was professionally qualified as a teacher. After the successful completion completion of teacher training, He joined the staff of the same teachers' college in the capacity of lecturer. In the years that followed, He rendered his service at Ampara Malwatte Tissapura Maha Vidyalaya, Vijaya College - Matale, Kaikawala Central College - Matale.

When the National College of Education System was first introduced in 1985, Bandara Athauda joined the Academic staff of Mahaweli National College of Education, Polgolla. Finally, When He retired from teaching career in 2008, He had worked in the Public service for 36 years and at Mahaweli NCOE alone for 23 years. Presently, Visharada Bandara Athauda engaged in lecturing as a visiting lecturer at the Department of Fine Arts, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya.

Hiru hinahena gana nilwan ahase - click here

Nayana kalu - click here

Kandulu pisadalana - click here

Katha nokara - click here

Kohe yanneda / kohe inneda - click here

Mage podi duwa honda keekaru - click here

Nan suran bathiyen pidu / sinhale - click here

Nayana kalu - click here

Nethu piyan piya - click here

Oba atha sanda wee paya - click here or here

Ruwan tharaka - click here or here

Seethala thawara - click here

Sihinayaki oba - click here or here

Sithuwili sirawee - click here

Thilowaka thilaka - click here

Udawenna me rathriye - click here

Pandit W. D. Amaradeva

Pandit W. D. Amaradeva great Srilankan music artist. Wannakuwatta Mitiwaduge Don Albert Perera (born 5 December 1927) in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka better known by his adopted name Amaradeva,(by Ediriweera Sarachchandra) is a Sri Lankan vocalist, violinist and a musical composer. Primarily using traditional instruments like sitars, tablas and harmoniums, Amaradeva incorporates Sinhala folk music with Indian ragas in his work.

In the mid-1950s, Amaradeva in his Janagayana project consulted experts of the Kandyan dance tradition like Pani Bharata, Kiriganita, Gunamala, Ukkuva and Suramba in his path to understand what constituted Sinhala folk music. Noting that it mostly revolved around a single melody, he decided to add verses that would lead up to the central melody which would now be a chorus thus forming two parts (unseen earlier in traditional Sri Lankan music) removing restrictions that had existed earlier. In doing so, Amaradeva created a uniquely Sinhalese music style that stayed true to folk tradition while incorporating outside influences. His work was vital in the creation of the sarala gee genre practiced subsequently by artists like Victor Ratnayake, Sunil Edirisinghe and Sanath Nandasiri.

Pandit Amaradeva has been the recipient of numerous awards including the Philippine Ramon Magsaysay Award (2001), Indian Padma Sri Award and Sri Lankan "President's Award of Kala Keerthi" (1986) and Deshamanya Award (1998). In 2003 the French government awarded him the prestigious honour; Chevalier. Notably he still remains the most popular artist as confirmed by Nielsen Media Research findings. He has also represented Sri Lanka in many forums including the UNESCO 1967 Manila Symposium, and composed the melody for the Maldives national anthem, Gaumii salaam, at the request of British Queen Elizabeth II in 1972.

Pandit Amaradeva is the music composer of Maldivian National Anthem.

Early life and education

Amaradeva was born the youngest of seven children to carpenter Wannakuwatta Waduge Don Ginoris Perera and Balapuwaduge Maggie Weslina Mendis at Janapriya Mawatha in Koralawella, Moratuwa. Perera was a Buddhist while Mendis was a Methodist bringing both Christian and Buddhist values to the family.

Amardeva was introduced to music at a young age by his father who crafted and repaired violins at moratumulla wadu kaarmika vidyalaya. Amaradeva would often strum the violin while his mother sang hymns. Another family influence was Amaradeva's elder brother who taught Indian classical music to him. Amaradeva was presented with his own instrument on his seventh birthday which was a Japanese made tin violin by his father.

But (D. T. Fernando) said His brother W.J. Fernando also was a music teacher and while working in Koralawella school noticed W. D. Amaradeva‘s talent. He noticed Amaradeva playing violin very well at the school. Later Amaradeva’s father made a violin and he learned under him. D.T. was introduced to Asokamala film and Amaradeva played under Mohamed Ghouse. Later he went for his higher studies at Bhatkhande Music Institute in Lucknow, India in the middle of 1950. After coming back to Sri Lanka one day, D .T. was travelling from Kalutara to Colombo. Amaradewa also got on the same bus from Moratuwa and they met. Amaradeva invited D.T. to write lyrics for him. D.T. says that he wrote "Peenamuko Kalugange" while travelling on the bus but could not write the last verse because Amaradewa needed to get off at Bambalapitiya.

He obtained his early education under Ven. Malalankara Nayaka of the Koralawella temple. With the development of his musical talent, Amaradeva was asked to recite poems and prayers at the temple; he was subsequently picked to lead the village choir.

Amaradeva continued his studies at Sri Saddharmoday, a Buddhist Mixed School. While attending the school, he won a poetry contest held at the Moratuwa Vidyalaya; Amaradeva also led the school choir to a triumpant showing at a contest held by the Colombo Arts Society. His poetry win prompted school teachers to get him a showcase to recite poetry on Radio Ceylon. In 1945 Amaradeva won a gold medal at a music and violin contest held by Jana Kala Mandalaya.

Amaradeva entered Sri Sumangala College, Panadura after completing his primary education with a scholarship for English. At the school, he formed a friendship with the Principal Danister Thomas Fernando (D. T. Fernando). D. T. Fernando helped Amaradeva get into Kalutara Vidyalaya and subsequently Siddharta Vidyalaya Balapitiya.

Young Amaradewa met Sunil Santha, a prominent artist at the time at one of Sunil Santha's concerts. Since he showed interest Sunil Santha invited Amaradewa to audition at Chitrasena studios. There he played in front of Sunil Santha, Chitrasena and A. J. Ranasinghe and impressed them. This meeting and related events are described in detail by A. J. Ranasinghe, Dr. Nandadasa Kodagoda and Sunil Santha. After the audition Sunil Santha brought Amaradewa to stay at Chitrasena Studios, his room mate was A. J. Ranasinghe

By chance filming of the film Ashokamala commenced nearby. Gerard J. Pieris of Moratuwa introduced Amaradeva to Mohamed Ghouse Master who was handling the music for the film and Ghouse recognizing Amaradeva's skill enlisted him as the top violinist in his orchestra.

Amardeva left his studies and accompanied Ghouse to India to work on the film. He would play a triple role of singing, dancing and acting on the film with the song "Ayi Yameku Kale Ale."

Career

He found steady work as an artist on Radio Ceylon, where his unique vision and talent could be exhibited to an audience wider than he had ever before known - earning him a position at the Bhatkhande Music Institute in Lucknow, India. After extensive training, Albert returned to Sri Lanka as Pandit Wannakuwatta mitiwaduge Don Amaradeva.The name Amaradeva which translates as Immortal god was given to him by Prof. Ediriweera Sarachchandra (Sri Lanka's foremost playwright and a close associate).

During this time, Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) had only begun emerging as an independent nation, and the question of what Sri Lankan music was, was slowly being addressed with equal vigour by intellectuals, artists and the general public. In response to the spirit of these times, Amaradeva began interweaving indigenous folk music with the Indian ragas he had studied in Lucknow, thereby giving expression to a more sophisticated cadence.

His other innovations include his experimentation with Western harmonies and counterharmonies, as well as with South Indian and Tamil musical forms. His opus, however, remains the work he did with Sri Lanka's celebrated lyricist Mahagama Sekera, in exploring the contours of fusing classical Sinhala poetry with his unique musical intonation. In time, Amaradeva's music came to reflect an entire philosophy, reflective of the spirit of a nation.

He has composed music for ballet(Karadiya, Nala Damayanthi, etc.), film (Ran Muthu Duwa, Gam Peraliya, Ransalu, Delovak Athara, Gatavarayo, Rena Girav, Thunman Handiya, etc.), theatre (Wessantara, etc.), radio and television, and has sung over one thousand songs.

Amaradeva, and wife Wimala, have one son (Ranjana Amaradeva), and two daughters (Subhani Amaradeva, herself a talented vocalist, and Priyanvada Amaradeva).

Honors

• Officier (officer) in the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters) from the French government (2003)
• The Ramon Magsaysay Award of the Philippines (2001)
• Title of Deshamanya form the government of Sri Lanka (1998)
• Title of Kala Keerthi form the government of Sri Lanka (1986)
• Padma Sri Award from India

Small list of his famous songs are listed for referral.

Adawan wu denethin galana - click here

Bambareku awai - click here

Bindu bindu ran - click here

Danno budunge - click here

Hanthane kandu muduna sisara - click here

Ira handa payana loke - click here

Irata muwawen - click here

Kandulu kathawe nimak dutuwa da - click here

Kolomthota natha - click here

Ma wawulan - click here

Mal gumu gumu - click here

Me guru pare - click here

Mindada hee sara - click here

Nim him sewwa ma sasare - click here or here

Obe namin - click here

Pawela nil walawe - click here

Piley pedura henata - click here

Rae duru rata - click here

Ran dahadiya bindu bindu - click here

Rathna deepa - click here

Sanda tharu nihandai / gaha kola nisalai - click here

Sannaliyane - click here

Sasara wasana thuru - click here

Shantha me rae - click here

Sinidu sudu mutu - click here

Welithala athare hemihita basina - click here

You can listen to songs of this great artist online at following sites.
SL Hits dot com - Amaradewa

Athma Liyanage

A very popular singer among Sri Lankan music fans, Athma Liyanage is considered to have a unique voice and a great vocalist.

He keeps producing some great songs time to time from 80s to current days and continues.

He is a singer with great talent and owns a lot of beautiful sinhala songs that will stay with us for a long time unlike some new songs. Classic examples are Liyathambara, Epa kandulal sala, Kandu pamula...

Sri Lankan Pop Music

He is also considered as a great Sri Lankan pop singer. Known for his works “Liyathambara”, “Ayemath Adaren”, “Epa kandulal Sala”, “Maali”

Following are some great songs of Athma for the referral.

Ayemath Adaren - click here

Awwe Yanna - click here

Bala Divasin / Surindune Kanda Surindune - click here

Barai Devyo - click here

Bindi giya senehe / igila giya bambarune - click here

Diwa ra gewenawa maha maga nithara - click here

Dunna Kaduwa - click here

Epa kandulal Sala - click here

Hamuwee ma eda - click here

Hitha dura handa - click here

Kanda surindune - click here

Kandu athare randee / Milana wee yana - click here

Kandu pamula sita - click here

Kanda udin aruna watena himidiriye - click here

Liyathambara / Mudu kusumakee ae - click here

Maali / Sihina kumari - click here

Mal sina salanna mal sina - click here

Rae ahase tharu keta paya diluna - click here

Rae andure - click here

Ranabima adarin a - click here

Samanaliya manaloliya - click here

Sihina lowe maya wathire - click here

Sihin sarin iki binda binda - click here

Thana Bima Ada - click here

Wedana - click here

My Favourite Classic Sinhala mp3 songs - download linksl

Here are some of my favorite classic sinhala mp3 songs. I prefer light traditional music over rest when it comes to sinhala songs.

Maa Sanasa Maa nalawa / Suranganawak - Mervin Silva
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Mage hadawatha handina gath oba - Kumarasiri Pathirana
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Yeheliyaka se Soyuriyaka se - Chandrasena Hettiarachchi
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Ran samanalayin / Ramya - Clarence Wijeywardana
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Adaraye unusuma langa - Somathilaka Jayamaha
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Malin Piri giya wisal wane - H R Jothipala
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Epa kandulal sala - Athma Liyanage
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Mage adara Landu - DTap
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Maa nisa oba nopiru perum - Milton Mallawarachchi
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Ahasa Polawa watapitawa harima - Sunil Edirisinghe
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