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Sithratchcharige Panis Algama (Sinhala: ආචාර්ය එස්. පණීභාරත; 24 February 1920 – 20 February 2006 [n 1][1]), known as S. Panibharatha, was a prominent Sri Lankan dancer and choreographer. [2] Considered to be the pioneer of Sinhala classical dance, [3] Panibhratha heavily contributed to Sri Lankan dance as an ...
The low country dances of the southern plains, known as Pahatha Rata Natum; Sabaragamuwa dances, or Sabaragamuwa Natum. Kandyan dance takes its name from Kandy, the last royal capital of Sri Lanka, which is situated about 120 kilometers from the modern capital at Colombo. This genre is today considered the classical dance of Sri Lanka.
டி. அமரதேவா; 5 December 1927 – 3 November 2016), better known by his adopted name Amaradeva, was a prominent Sri Lankan Sinhalese vocalist, violinist and composer. Primarily using traditional instruments like sitars, tablas and harmoniums, he incorporated Sinhala folk music with Indian ragas in his work. [5]
Sri Lankan country music. The art, music and dances of Sri Lanka were derived from ritualistic responses to natural phenomenon. Sri Lanka's earliest folk music was later influenced by the influx of Buddhist traditions. These songs were performed by commoners, and not merely recited by the priestly castes. [3]
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". 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
Kulasiri Budawatta. Suneth Kulasiri Budawatta (Sinhala: කුලසිරි බුදවත්ත; 6 May 1950 – 23 June 2021), was a prominent Sri Lankan dancer and choreographer. [1] Considered as one of the prominent traditional dancers of Sri Lanka, [2] he has produced several leading choreographers to Sri Lankan dance in a career that ...
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.
Nanda Malini. Mirihana Arachchige Nanda Malini Perera (Sinhala:නන්දා මාලනී: born 23 August 1943), popularly as Nanda Malini, is a Sri Lankan musician. One of the best known and most honoured singers of Sri Lanka, Malini's choice of singing themes are based on real life and social-cultural situations. [1] Her songs intricate ...