Musicians

 Musicians

Pandith Amaradeva

Pandit Amaradeva's contribution to the music scene in Sri Lanka is more than a period of five decades has been an incomparable one. His music has been the most influential force in forging what could be called a truly Sri Lankan music with a unique national character and identity. At a time in the past when Sinhala music was at a downfall, his music provided the necessary direction and infused it with a fresh vigour. From that time onwards his musical creations have captured the hearts of several generations of music lovers, both young and old. Perhaps his greatness lies in his ability to create a range of emotions in the listener with that richly expressive voice of his which immediately 'transports' the listener to a world of his own. Pandit Amaradeva's repertoire of musical compositions displays an astonishing variety. This son of the soil is truly a gift of the gods to the nation and there would not be another in his category of music.