W.D. Amaradeva
Sound
- Born
- December 5, 1927
- Died
- November 3, 2016 (age 88)
Sri Lankabhimanya Wannakuwattawaduge Don Albert Perera (5 December 1927 – 3 November 2016), better known by his adopted name W. D. Amaradeva, was a prominent Sri Lankan vocalist, violinist, and composer. Widely cited as the "Maestro of Sri Lankan Music," he is celebrated for creating a uniquely Sinhalese musical style by blending Indian ragas with traditional Sri Lankan folk music. His innovative approach laid the foundation for the local classical song genre known as "Sarala Gee".
Known for
Behind the camera9
- 1981Aradhana Music Director, Playback Singer
- 1979Muwan Pelessa Playback Singer
- 1978The Girls Music
- 1970Thun Man Handiya Music
- 1969Silence of the Heart Playback Singer
- 1967The Yellow Robe Music
- 1966Between Two Worlds Playback Singer
- 1963Changes in the Village Original Music Composer
- 1962Island of Treasures Music