Sangeeth Wijesuriya

Sangeeth Wijesuriya, a Sri Lankan musician who is trying to delicate your soul by the help of music. All of his hottest songs, videos and updates will be online through this website.

Music is his talent and it is one of his professions. He started his journey when his was schooling at Nadagamuwa College and then he joined to Senarath Paranawithana college, Udugampala.

He loves dancing, playing Flamenco Guitar & classical guitar. His favorite music genre is world music. He said to be influenced by all the artists around him while they are interesting and following the “Artist” factor.

Early Life and Favorites

He has been awarded as the “Best Singer” at Sarasavi Awards 1989. Not only Bands, Albums and Concerts, he has also gifted his talent on some Sri Lankan tele-dramas and movies too.

He has planned to produce spiritual music to blend Sri Lankan music with world music. Currently he's studying Classical & Flamenco music while facing TRINITY GUILDHALL exams with classical guitar.

His whole objective is to produce music and make people happy with his latest WAYO LIVE Band.

Adare Wadiy Obata - click here

Amma (Dan Dee Pin Dee Udam Wee) - click here

Amme Oba Mathu Budu Wenna Epa - click here

Dasa Pala - click here

Duka As Deken - click here

Gayen Man Mudawala (Amma) - click here

Ithipiso Bagawa (Buddhan Saranan Gachchaami) - click here

Lama Thani (Ayeth Monawath Liyanne Na) - click here

Mage Hitha Nathi Wela - click here

Mahade Sathapeela - click here

Mal Kadaala Maala Gothala - click here

Mal Perahara Enna Se Hindimi - click here

Manikak Rakina Na Rajindeku Se - click here

Me Raga Thala Api Gayanne - click here

Nandana Sihina Gage - click here

Niwaduwatath Man Dan Sankawen - click here

Numbe Pem Loke Suwe Windina Samanal Yaluwe - click here

Paana Oya Sinahawe - click here

Pinwanthiye Mage Prema Kathawe - click here

Piyasala Thurulwela Adare - click here

Ra Ahase Sanda Nagila - click here

Ra Pura Nuwan Ara - click here

Ran Ran Ran - Iraj ft. Sangeeth - click here

Rangahala Dan Atha Ada Andure - click here

Sanda Muwa Wela Wahi Walawakin - click here

Sansun Nuwan Salaala - click here

Sela Andama Mala Bandama - click here

Simbinna Dekopul (Lilli) - click here

Sri Lankawai Cricket - Sangeeth ft. Shane Sing - click here

Download Sawendari Album ( 14 Songs ) - click here

Download Lamathani Album ( 13 Songs ) - click here

Rajiv Sebastiyan

Rajiv Sebastiyan blessed with a nice voice and has sing some of very popular songs among young generation.He is also talented in Sri Lankan Baila Music.

He is from Moratuwa, which is famous for its music and is home to some well-known musicians such as W. D. Amaradeva,C.T Fernando M. S. Fernando, Nihal Nelson, Sunil Perera (The Gypsies), Supriya Zoysa, Saman Silva, Punsiri Soysa, Danapala Udawaththa, Rajiv Sebastiana, Malkanthi Nandhasiri, Asanka Priyamantha and Merril Fernando.

Controversy

After Clarence Wijeywardena, Rajiv used to sing some of his songs with Torana. Clarence Wijewardena's wife 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.

Some of his famous songs are listed below.

Dakinna Asai Oya Muhune - click here

Denuwan Athare - click here

Dhothata Aran Reka Ganimi Man - click here

Dhothata Mal Gena, Kelani Wihare - click here

Geeyak Liyanne Kesedo - click here

Jeewithe Nawathila, Ya Yuthu Maga - click here

Kiyanna Sulange Oba Kohe Sitado Enne - click here

Loke Jeewath Wannata - click here or here

Ma Ha Komala Pala, Sudu Nena - click here

Malai Walai Eka Wage - click here

Nuhuru Sina - click here

Olu Male Sudo Sudu - click here

Reka Heenen Piyamba - click here

Sai Baba - click here

Sawana Pura Ena - click here

Sihinayak Deka Awadi Wuna - click here

Sithaka Thiyena Wedanawa - click here

Sudu Sela - click here

Suwandak Danewi Hadehi Adara Loke - click here

Thaniwu Maa Gawa - click here

Upandine Ada - click here

Veeduru Mal - click here

Wananthare Mal Wimane - click here

Rajeev Sebasthiyan With SunFlower 5 songs ( Loke Jeewath Wannata + Muwa Hasareli Sagaraye + Sanda Pane Gaman Yanna + Senakeliye Sanda Eliye + Kanda Suriduni ) - click here

Roshan Fernando

Roshan Fernando is a popular artist among Sri Lankan young generation who loves to watch live musical shows. He leads one of the most popular music bands in Sri Lanka - FlashBack.

Flash Back Band

He usually sings love songs, which made him so popular among young generation. FlashBack said to have their home town in Katuneriya. And they visit and sing overseas live shows as well now for Sri Lankans living outside of Sri Lanka.

Some of Roshan's most popular songs are named as follows.

Amme Obe Ruwa - click here

Daiwaye Saradam - click here

Dumriya Pola - click here

Dura Atha Rataka Thaniwee - click here

Hadawatha Parana - click here

Hadawathin Obawa Pathuwama - click here

Hitha Hiri Wattana - click here or here or here

Lassana Oba Dutu Da - click here

Maa Sitha Bandune Obatai - click here or here

Niwaduwata Mama Ennam - click here or here or here

Oba Harima Lassanai - click here or here

Oba Hemin Awidin Mage Heena Loketa - click here

Oba Hemin Hemin - click here

Oba Malak Suwanda Malak - click here

Oba Nidana - click here or here or here

Obata Thiyena Adare - click here or here

Pihatuwaka Bara - click here or here or here

Pini Watunata - click here

Poojaneeyai Aadare - click here or here or here

Punchi As Deka Kandulu Purawan - click here

Ralu Yakada Pawa - click here

Thawa Eka Sarayak - click here or here or here

Sandawathiya Obai - click here

Sudu Mal Handuwa - click here or here or here

Sudu Nangiye - click here or here

Sulanga Wage Danga Karana - click here or here or here

Suranganawiyo Atha Dew Lowe - click here

Supem Suwandak Aran - click here or here

Uda Maluwe - click here

Wasantha Kaleta Suranganawan - click here

Punsiri Soysa

Punsiri Soysa blessed with a unique voice and sings some very popular songs for Sri Lankans.

Priya Suriyasena, who worked with Punsiri Soysa can be considered as a ledgend in Sri Lankan music. Some of the veteran vocalists who had their music directed by Priya Suriyasena were M. S. Fernando, Anton Jones, Milton Mallawarachchi, Punsiri Soysa, Mervyn Perera, Gratien Ananda, late Mervyn Mihindukula, Chandralekha Perera, Freddie Silva and H R Jothipala.

At the beginning of 1990s Suriyasena was leaned towards cassette production business where he started “Luckshitha Trade Centre” and released cassettes that were highly grossed of MS Fernando, Punsiri Soysa, H.R Jothipala and Champa Kalhari.

Following are some famous songs by Punsiri Soysa for the referral.

Andura Nasannata - click here

Bindunu Kaleka Amathaka Kala - click here

Bindunu Pemaka - click here

Binduwak Iwasa Ahanna Hithawatha - click here or here

Degurun Wenuwen - click here or here

Egodak Megodak - click here or here

Ekama Magaka Piyawara Mana Yannai - click here or here

Ganga Diyawal - click here

Issara Wage Nemeine - click here

Kandulu Thilinayak Dhotha Daragena - click here

Liyuma Liyala - click here

Maage Pawkara Mithuro Nisa - click here

Ma Hada Nalawana - click here

Matama Pamanak Uruma Kanduleli - click here

Me Bus Nawathuma - click here

Nisalawa Thibu Sitha - click here

Pun Sanden Ras - click here

Subashini Oba Mage Namata - click here

Priya Suriyasena

Priya Suriyasena is a Sri Lankan popular vocalist and lecturer in music who embarked his music career through the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) in 1972.

Childhood

M.L.D. Priyadharsha Suriyasena Liyanage was born to the parents of an up-country middle-class origin, in Nattandiya in the Chilaw district. His father is late M. L. D Jamis Liyanage and mother is late A.M. Podi Manike. He was the only son in a family of three. He had his primary education at Nattandiya Primary School and completed his GCE O/L and A/L at Madampa Central College in Puttalam district.

His father was a poet from whom he got his music talent. As a student Suriyasena won several prizes after participating in musical programmes. One of them was UNESCO talent competition in which he won the first prize.

After his A/L from 1968 to 1971 he sat for external exams conducted by the government musical college ‘Heywood’ and obtained a diploma in music. Afterward he joined the government as a music teacher and recorded some of his original songs which were aired in SLBC in 1972. At this stage he shortened his name from Priyadharsha to "Priya".

Rise to fame

After the release of his first four songs Suriyasena became a heartthrob of youngsters in 1970s. His first four songs (‘Sarathasa niwa’, ‘Mata wasana’, ‘Heta davase’ and ‘Andura Andura mage’) were recorded for the corporation in 1972. ‘Andura Andura mage’ was written by Rohana Fernando and ‘Heta davase’, ‘Sarathasa niwa’ and ‘Mata wasana’ by the late veteran lyricist Premakeerthi de Alwis, and Suriyasena wrote the music for the songs.

The release of “Sudu Parevi Rena” (hit song) brought Suriyasena up to one of the top singers in 1970s bringing a controversy at the time where the Sri Lankan government prohibited broadcasting the song through radio channels for a period of time.

Suriyasena released one of the first music audio cassettes in Sri Lanka under the guidance of Wijewardene under the Tharanga label. His popularity was raised with the Sarasawiya Award for "Kendan Yannam," a song from Sena Samarasinghe's Aethin Aethata (Movie) in 1984.
In 1996 with the album “Sunflowers with Priya”, he brought a new musical generation to the country grossing revenue over Rs. 8 million for the album and becoming the most popular singer in the country. “Sudu Parevi Rena”, “Ratakin Eha”, “Jeewithe Mage”, “Etha Ranviman, “Kendam Yannam”, “Neranjana”, “Mulu Muhudama”, “Pathum Pireela”, “Apasu Enawa”, “Mata Wasana” and “Me Paalu Mawathe” became hits once again with the music of the famous music band “Sunflowers”.
His hit song “Etha ranviman” became the most popular song in 2006, developing controversies between Suriyasena and Sirasa Super Stars.

Career

Suriyasena started his career in 1971 as a music teacher for Kelaniya Gurukula College whilst also as an on stage singer at the same time. After about 10 years of service Suriyasena left his teaching career giving priority to his music career.
The veteran music directors who conducted music for his songs were Lal Thenabadu, the late Sarath Dassanayake, Stanley Peiris, Sarath de Alwis, late Clarence Wijewardene and Ranjith Perera. Suriyasena directed music for songs such as ‘Adaraniya Neranjana’, ‘Heta davase’, ‘Mata wasana’, ‘Sanda ma gawai’, ‘Mage samarum pothe’, ‘Ekama vidiye’, ‘Mohathaka suwa dena’ and ‘Gelawata banda wu muthu pote’ (neckless tied to the neck). Some of the veteran vocalists who had their music directed by Suriyasena were M. S. Fernando, Anton Jones, Milton Mallawarachchi, Punsiri Soysa, Mervyn Perera, Gratien Ananda, late Mervyn Mihindukula, Chandralekha Perera, Freddie Silva and H R Jothipala.
At the beginning of 1990s Suriyasena was leaned towards cassette production business where he started “Luckshitha Trade Centre” and released cassettes that were highly grossed of MS Fernando, Punsiri Soysa H.R Jothipala and Champa Kalhari.
He was also a play back singer in many films which were Mal kekulu in earlier 1980s, song ‘Bindu bindu kandulu sala’ duet with Shayami Fonseka and music directed by Sarath Dassanayake and produced by Sena Samarasinghe. Further he sang in many other films like ‘Selinage Walawwa’, ‘Mudukkuwe Juliet’, ‘Hariyanakota ohama thamai’, and ‘Pina paduna da’. In ‘Ethin Ethata’ he sang a duet with Milton Mallawarachchi to the music direction of Sarath Dassanayake ("Kandan yannan ran mal mala dala") which won an award by “Sarasaviya” (Sarasavi Sammana) in 1980s. In the film Suhada Sohoyuro he played a minor role. However, later Suriyasena gave up singing as a play back singer focusing only on stage. In 2006 he sang a duet “Gimhanaye” with Samitha Mudunkotuwa for the film ‘Kalu Sudu Mal’ as the male playback for Kamal Addaraaarachchi.

Foreign tours

His maiden foreign tour was to Singapore in 1978. Subsequently he made it to over 44 other countries including United States, Europe, Asia, Middle East and Australia.
He performed in Qatar, which has a significant Sri Lankan community, in October 2007.

Personal life

In 1978 he wedded Thamara Kumari Weerasinghe who was also a music teacher with a diploma in music from Heywood. He is now a father of four children - three daughters Minoshi and Iroshi both studying abroad, Gayashi of Visakha, Colombo and son, Lakshitha who is studying in the US.

Aadaraneeya Neranjana - click here or here

Apasu Enawa Mage Hitha Ibi Gamane - click here or here

Asurin Mideela - click here

Atha Ran Wiman Thulin - click here or here or here

Bingu Walapila - click here

Ekama Weediye - click here

Hadawatha Illa Nolabuna Witadee - click here or here or here

Harada Biman - click here

Heta Dhawase Apa Dedena - click here

Hiruda Muwawee Lasi Gamana Balawi - click here

Jiwithe Mage Oya Kiyala - click here or here or here

Kandan Yannam Ran Mal Mala Daala - click here or here

Mage Lamada Suwa Yahanak - click here or here

Mage Samarum Pothe - click here

Mata Waasana Oba Mata Waasana - click here

Me Palu Mawathe Thaniwee Bala Imi - click here

Mee Kakula Kale - click here

Mohothaka Suwa Dena Chanchala Lokaye - click here or here

Mulu Muhudama Handai - click here

Oba Mata Hime Na - click here

Pathum Pireela - click here or here

Ratakin Eha Igili - click here or here

Sanda Tharaka Handawee - click here

Sanda Yame - click here

Sudu Parawi Rana Se - click here or here

Sudu Watha Kamale - click here

Milton Mallawarachchi

Milton Mallawarachchi (1945 – 1998) was a popular Sri Lankan musician.

Mallawarachchi has sung songs by Karunaratne Abeysekera, K. D. K. Dharmawardena, Premakirthi de Alwis, Clarence Wijewardena, Upali Danawalawithana, Dharmasiri Gamage, Ajantha Ransinghe, Shelton Weeraratne, Kularatne Ariyawansa, Ananda Padmasiri, Vernon Perera, Chitrananda Abeysekera, Bandara Wijetunga and Vijaya Ramanayake.

Early life and career

Mallawarachchi completed his early education at Ananda Sastralaya Kotte. He was a member of a short lived group called the Sakyans[2] and subsequently the La Ceylonians. Mallawarachchi's vocals on the latter group's "Daha Duke Vidyahala" and "Mal Ravamal" led to his discovery by producer Patrick Corea. Kurera offered to record the young vocalist on four songs "Oruwaka Pawena," "Ran Kuduwak Oba Sadu," "Sansare Sewanale" and "Mangale Neth Mangale." The songs were released on the Exvee label as a 78 rpm record in 1969 and gave Mallawarachchi his first popular hit with "Oruwaka Pawena."

Music

Well known music Composer Patrick Denipitiya gave Milton Mallawarachichi's songs a modern touch with Songs Like "Ivuru Tala", "Ma ha Eda", "Ma nisa Oba" . "Sayura theredhi" on which helped him to become a huge success.
First Duet "Bindu Bindu" with R.Chitra.

In 1974 renown musician Clarence Wijewardena composed the songs "Gana Andure," "Eda Rae," "Mata Men Ohutada" and "Maga Thotadhii" for a Mallawarachchi EP release on Gemstone. Wijewardena would also write "Awasara Natha Mata," "Sulange Pawe," "Thaniwi Sitinai," and "Prem Raja Thahane" for Milton. Milton sing with Rukmani (1974) "Prem Raja Thahane" orther singer female sing "Pem Rajadahane" (Indrani Perera and Samitha Mudukonduwa)
One of Mallawarachchi's most successful songs was "Mai Gaha Yata" done under the production of Melroy Dharmaratne in 1976. It was released on the Silverline label as an EP backed with "Ran Mudu" and two songs ("Andanne Epa" and "Ma Samanalayak") by Shiromie Fernando.

Mallawarachchi released one of the first music audio cassette's in Sri Lanka under the guidance of Wijewardene in 1978. It was titled Anytime-Anywhere and was on the Tharanga label.

Mallawarachchi debuted as a playback singer in the 1971 film, Poojithayo. In 1984, he was honored with a best playback singer award at the Sarasawiya Awards for "Kendan Yannam," a song from Sena Samarasinghe's Aethin Aethat. He was the main male play back singer in the movie "Senakeliya" which was a box office hit in 1974 where he sang songs like "Reyak Upadda" and Duets with Indrani Perera "Samanala Renak Se" and also with Victor Ratnayake and CD Fonseka to the Music Direction of Music Director Patrick Denipitiya.

Mallawarchchi was a popular live attraction; at a time when there was no TV in Sri Lanka, his appearances at variety shows sponsored by the Ceylon Tobacco Company drew huge crowds.

Mallawarachchi appeared alongside the Super Golden Chimes at the Super Concert 101/102 organized by Wijewardene. The one Last Song Milton sing Aga Rejiniya (Album Senehasa Buduwak) The first Teledrama Hima Kadalla Milton Sing of the song "Sanda Sulange Pawee"
He died on March 10, 1998.

Personal life

Mallawarachchi was married to Swarna Mallawarchchi, and had four children: Ranil, Harshini, Nadija, and Tharaka. Ranil Mallawarachchi, the eldest, continues in his father's tradition. "Etha epita dura akase... swarnwarna tharuwak wilase" song written by Karunarathne Abeysekara for Milton dedicated to his wife Swarna.

Following are some of his very popular songs for reference.

Ada Heta Oba Ma - click here

Adaren Mese - click here

Ae Wage Dinaka - click here

Apa Eka Pedesaka - click here

Andura Watuna Weediye - click here

Ansathu Wee Atha - click here or here

Api Santhosen Inne - click here

Awasara Netha Mata - click here

Ayasayakin - click here

Dasa Ridenawaa Paara Bala Indala - click here

Dase Kalum Kan Mawa Dee - click here

Dawasak Thiyewee Wenwunu Oba Ma - click here

Dharanna Bae Me Wedanaawan - click here

Deadara Wilikun Surath Pale - click here

Duwe Harshani Hemin Sare Pa Nagana - click here

Dineka Ransalu Palanda - click here

Etha Epita - click here

Ewuru Thala - click here or here

Gana Andure - click here

Hada Pathule - click here

Handannepa Dan Langin Sithinnam - click here

Kese Kiyannada Oba Maa Atha Hara - click here

Kiyanu Epa Boru - click here

Leno Leno, Leni Samagin Tharageta Wage - click here

Maa Nisa Oba Nopiru Perum - click here

Maga Thotahinda - click here

Mata Men Ohutada Kandula Obai - click here or here

Me Katha Maa Nokiwwa Hindaalu - click here

Pem Raja Dhahane - click here

Piyapath Sala Mama Oba - click here

Preme Maya - click here

Radhanna Bahane - click here

Ran Daha Bindu Me Polowen - click here

Sayuru Theradee - click here

Sihinen Oba Mata Penenawanam - click here

Sundarathwayen - click here

Tharahaa wanu Epa - click here

Rookantha Gunathilake

Rookantha Goonatillake (born 5 September 1959) is a popular Sri Lankan singer, songwriter and composer. Rookantha started his career as a solo singer in late 1980s. He frequently duets with his wife Chandralekha Perera.

Rookantha is one of the most successful musicians in Sri Lankan pop industry. His albums have sold around 10,000 copies in Sri Lanka. He is known as the person who changed the Sri Lankan music industry in the 80's with his songs.

Early years

Rookantha Goonatillake was born in Kegalle to a middle-class family in Sri Lanka. Since a very young age Rookantha loved music. As a result, his parents sent him to a music teacher nearby to teach him play the Piano.

Rookantha once said in a radio interview that one of his music teachers at school was not that friendly and punished him several times for not using correct fingers. Also, he found out that he is getting restricted to what the teacher wanted him to learn.

He learned music at his school, St. Anthony's College, Kandy from great musicians such as Stanley Peiris and Cyril Brown.

Soon, Rookantha gave up his music lessons, and started to play his very own songs, according to his way. By doing so, Rookantha had the opportunity to experiment with new songs.

Music

Rookantha Goonatillake originally in 1976 pursued a career as a composer. In 1985 he found himself without a singer to provide the vocals on one of his compositions, "Bambara Pahasa." With a deadline hanging over him, Goonatillake provided the vocals himself beginning his career as a singer.

His song "DIGANTHAYE" featured in the "WORLD CHART SHOW" produced by RADIO EXPRESS in L.A during the late 90's. Rookantha has got awards as: BEST PLAYBACK SINGER OF THE YEAR 1994 ('Suwanda Danee' from film 'Saptha Kanya')and 1995 ('Siyumali Rosa Malee'from film 'Chitti' )

He recently appeared as one of the main judges in a reality talent show "SIRASA SUPER STAR" (American Idol concept) Rookantha's most recent album was named "MAIME INDAN" which was released on the 21st of August 2005 along with his wife Chandralekha's album named "MAGE ADARE",during their exclusive show, "RU SANDA RAE The Concert" at the famous BMICH in SriLanka.

Rookantha has released 5 albums. His first album was "AADARA REKHA" released in 1983. His second album "BAMBARA PAHASA" in 1988 and sold over 150,000 copies. His third album "DIGANTHAYE" in 1992 and sold over 100,000 copies. His fourth album "CHARUKA" was released in 1997.

Marriage Life

Rookantha is married to another popular singer and former actress Chandralekha Perera. They have 2 daughters the older one named Raini Charuka Goonatillake and younger one named Windy.

Most recent tour Roo Sanda Rae took place in 2005 and 2006.

The mega show of "Rookantha Chandraleka Live @ Stadium" was held on August 14 at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium.

Following are some of the great songs by Rookantha Gunathilake for referral.

password (if asked) : pandula

Aadara Mal Pawane - click here

Anganaawo - click here

As Deka Piyana Nidaganna Mata Bae - click here

Bambara Pahasa Labana Malak - click here or here

Dawasak Daa Handawaka - click here

Dedunu Patai Muhuna Obe Didulana - click here

Hada Wiman Dorin - click here

Hitha Nawathuna Thana - click here

Indunil Gangulal - click here

Kaluwan Elaluwen - click here

Lande Mulawee Giyanam - click here or here

Maa Obe Langa Amme - click here

Mal Samaya - click here

Mata Mulu Lowama Obai - click here

Mee Diganthaye - click here

Mee Pirunu Suwanda Mal Wane - click here

Midule Athana - click here

Nihanda Mawathe - click here

Ran Dedunu - click here

Ran Pokunata - click here

Sanda Pini Diye - click here or here

Sithin Sinasesi - click here

Suwanda Danee - click here