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Clarence Wijewardena
Singer, Musical Artist
1943 – 1996
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Who was Clarence Wijewardena?
Clarence Wijewardana was one of the most respected Sri Lankan musicians in Sinhala music,who pioneered the use of electric guitar in Sinhala music. He is said to have revolutionized Sri Lankan music in the 1960s and is often named as the father of Sri Lankan pop music - having influenced performers in ranging from W D Amaradewa, Premasiri Kemadasa to Athula Adhikari. His music is often characterized by simple melodies built around a melody that features the electric guitar - this style may be best illustrated by the song Malata Bambaraku Se.
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- Born
- Aug 3, 1943
Haputale - Nationality
- Sri Lanka
- Profession
- Died
- Dec 13, 1996
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on July 23, 2013
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