Premasiri Khemadasa
Sound
- Born
- January 25, 1937 · Wadduwa, Sri Lanka
- Died
- October 24, 2008 (age 71)
Dr. Premasiri Khemadasa (1937–2008), widely known as "Khemadasa Master," was a pioneering Sri Lankan composer who revolutionized the island's musical landscape. He is celebrated for creating a unique "Sri Lankan sound" by fusing traditional Sinhala folk music and Indian ragas with Western classical structures and harmonies.
Known for
Bambaru Awith
August 11, 1978
The Treasure
August 21, 1972
Silence of the Heart
April 1, 1969
Mee Haraka
December 9, 1994
Firearms and Fireworks
January 16, 1998
Guerilla Marketing
April 13, 2005
Awaragira
September 1, 1990
Rebellion
August 8, 1978
Loku Duwa
January 1, 1994
Siri Medura
June 5, 1989
Life of Christ's
October 9, 1990
The Storm
June 9, 1995
Behind the camera18
- 2006Elegy For A Mother Music
- 2005Guerilla Marketing Music Director
- 2004Randiya Dahara Music
- 1998Firearms and Fireworks Music Director
- 1995The Storm Music Director
- 1994Mee Haraka Music Director
- 1994Loku Duwa Music
- 1990Life of Christ's Music Director
- 1990Awaragira Music
- 1989Siri Medura Music