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This is a list of notable Sri Lankan musicians (music artists and bands) from all genres. The musicians/bands are listed according to the alphabetical order by first name. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness.
Tharanga Goonetilleke (born March 1981) [1] is a soprano opera singer who was born in Badulla, Sri Lanka, but grew up in Ratmalana. Her singing ability was noticed by a music professor from Converse College while he was visiting Sri Lanka. She is the first woman from Sri Lanka to attend the Juilliard School, one of the world's leading music ...
He popularized as a singer in 1992 with the song Sanda Kumariyak Digeka Yanawa and made his mark in open stages and television music industry. [6] Some of his most popular songs include Sigiriye Kurutu Geetha , Oba Hamuwu Dine , Sudu Mal Pokurak , Sadarenu Wahena and Samudenna Samuganna Nam .
The National Development Bank PLC (commonly referred to as NDB Bank) is a Sri Lankan banking and financial services institution, headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Having begun operations as a state-owned development finance institution in 1979. In January 1979, the predecessor of National Development Bank PLC (“NDB” or “Bank”) was ...
A Musician in Sri Dalada Maligawa - Temple of the Tooth. The music of Sri Lanka has its roots in five primary influences: ancient folk rituals, Hindu religious traditions, Buddhist religious traditions, the legacy of European colonisation, and the commercial and historical influence of nearby Indian culture—specifically, Kollywood cinema and Bollywood cinema.
Senaka Batagoda (Sinhala: සේනක බටගොඩ; 25 June 1958 – 11 September 2024) was a Sri Lankan singer and music composer. [1] He has sung numerous songs in his singing career, where he rose to prominence and limelight for his ability to deliver songs with a mix of unique blend of folk influences, versatile vocals, and mastery of various genres.
Sangeeth Nipun Herath Mudiyanselage Sanath Nandasiri (15 February 1942–28 March 2023) was a Sri Lankan singer, musician, music director, composer and playback singer. [1] He was the Chancellor of the University of the Visual and Performing Arts in Sri Lanka.
Umara was educated at Muslim Ladies’ College and represented Sri Lanka in three international singing competitions. [3] She and her sister Umaria won third place at the 2011 Crimea Music Fest , competing against singers from all around the world, and won first prize at the All-Island Singing Competition of Sri Lanka.